EVIDENCE Class 1 | Tuesday5/21 | Chapter 1: Why Take This Course? 1-5Chapter 2: Types of Courtroom Evidence 6-19Problem Set 2Chapter 3: Four W’s of the Federal Rules of Evidence 20-31Chapter 4: Structure of a Trial 32-39 | Chapter 2 Notes: TYPES OF COURTROOM EVIDENCE Evidence Defined. Testimony‚ writings‚ material objects or other things presented to the senses that are offered to prove the existence or non existence of a fact presented during the trial. California Evidence Code
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infections. In the article We must stop the war on marijuana Andrew Weil discusses the many benefits of marijuana in a medicinal setting. Although the article was written in 2002‚ its subject matter is more than relevant in 2016. Weil elaborates on a trio of topics; first‚ he addresses the staggering amount of ill that could be relieved with the use of cannabis. Secondly‚ he goes on to criticize the government on its irrational view on marijuana. Lastly‚ Weil explains the many applicable uses of
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patients. A well-known controversy in today’s society is the use of medical marijuana. Already 28 states of 50 have allowed its citizens to use medical marijuana when prescribed by a physician. However‚ it is still a controlled substance and a level 1 illegal drug. “In June 2011‚ the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) denied a petition to reschedule marijuana and reiterated that there was no scientific or medical evidence to support such a move (Marcoux‚ 2013).” Legislation has played an important
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fabrics‚ paper‚ lighting oils and other fibres were derived from cannabis hemp. The first paper mills in the United States turned out hemp paper. As a matter of fact the United States Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. The first “marijuana laws” in the United States actually ordered farmers to grow cannabis hemp. Present day hemp has countless uses and applications‚ it’s broad uses include: fabrics‚ biodegradable plastics‚ construction (cement and insulation)‚ food‚ body products and
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4/12/2012 Evaluation #4: Two Tales of a Treaty Revisited: The Proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations were shrouded in secret for years.[1] The secrecy spurred two suspicions about the nature of ACTA.[2] First‚ many believed that ACTA was a way for intellectual property (IP) owners to distribute the enforcement costs of IP rights through enhanced enforcement measures. The second suspicion was that the enforcement provisions
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Research Essay In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury‚ and "A Worn Path" by Eudora Welty‚ there are multiple attributes for character comparison as evidence by their tenacious‚ heroic‚ and passionate efforts to obtain their hearts’ desires. In Fahrenheit 451‚ protagonist Guy Montag rebels against his duty to burn books in order to savor the knowledge for the benefit of all humanity. In "A Worn Path‚" protagonist Phoenix endures a treacherous journey‚ overcoming adversity with her old age in order to
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affirmative action‚ and you’re looking at marijuana. You legalize marijuana‚ no need for quotas‚ because really‚ who’s gonna wanna work?” Although Stewart’s intent is to shed some laughter on this controversial subject‚ he brings up a valid point; if marijuana is legalized‚ how will the behavior of the population be altered? The mental health and social risks we take in regards to legalizing marijuana are much too large for our country to take at the point in time. Marijuana usage is known to impair the brain
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research paper by filling out the following template. Outline – Topic: Should Marijuana Be Legalized For Medical Purposes Introduction: Thesis Statement: Medical marijuana should be legalized but in the strict control of the doctor. Paragraph 1: PRO 1 Idea(s) to be developed: marijuana can relieve certain types of pain. Evidence/Examples: The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain‚ nausea‚ vomiting and other symptoms caused
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Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Legalizing marijuana has been such a large debate for so many years. There are reasons on both sides of the argument that have kept it illegal for such a long time but recently that has changed. “Initiative 502‚ passed last month by Washington [and Colorado] voters‚ legalized recreational marijuana use starting December 6” (Duke). These were just the first two states to push for marijuana to be legal for recreational reasons. Are there going to be more states legalizing
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Against marijuana legalization Should Marijuana Be Legalized? In society today‚ many people look for a feeling of freedom. Many people go on vacation and spend money. The most common gateway for people is drugs. Our American society is facing a tremendous drug problem. In order to eradicate the drug problem‚ a public debate is going on to find some solutions to this drug dilemma. It has become a highly controversial issue whether drugs such as marijuana should be legalized or not. Some people
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