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FAIR TRIAL  

I am first and foremost in favor of justice, and it should be of paramount importance. Injustice in the system is an issue that troubles me tremendously. There are real problems that could inhibit people from receiving a fair trial, and these need to be addressed...

If you are keeping up with the story of Michael Vick, you already know he voluntarily turned himself in to the Federal Marshals in Richmond, Virgina on November 19, 2007, almost three weeks before his sentencing.

For those of you not familiar with this case, it is a murder trial against a former Canton, Ohio police officer. Bobby Cutts Jr. is accused of the murder of his girlfriend, Jessie Davis and their unborn daughter, Chloe.

The trial of the soldiers charged with murder, in what became known as the Boston Massacre, helped to save the American Revolution before it even happened. What if things went differently? What if they did not get a fair trial?

We now know what a President Barack Obama would do if Osama Bin Laden gets captured and has a trial for the world to see. And while Obama says we'd do everything to avoid martyrdom, the U.S. media would end up making that a pipe dream...

David Hicks, a 31 year-old Australian, will be formally charged within the next 30 days and will have his case come to trial soon after. He is charged with giving material support to terrorists as he fought beside al Qaeda and Taliban fighters in Afghanistan

Jury selection began this morning in the perjury trial of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney. The Vice President is expected to be called as a witness.

In July of 2006, three Coca-Cola employees were arrested and charged with stealing confidential company information and attempting to sell it to Pepsi. Today their trial begins...

Contains factual information regarding the Geneva Convention, U.S, Supreme Court Opinion and the legality of Military Tribunals.

Americans value justice above all else, but an overburdened court system threatens to make that notion obsolete.

The allure of the citizen-journalist is widespread, but without proper regulation by Internet providers, writers could face a reckoning soon.

Told through quiet, effective prose in poem form, "The Trial" tells the story of Katie Flynn, a young girl who lives with her mother in Flemington, New Jersey. It's in this town that the famous Lindbergh kidnapping trial took place in 1935.

With the start of the last known mob related trial, a Chicago neighborhood is put on high alert as a fake explosive device is placed by a defendants home.

All fair-minded persons are interested in a legal system, which ensures justice and fairness. It has to be based on righteousness. In such case the victim will be given a fair trial and appropriate punishment awarded assuming the right and convincing evidence is presented.

Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling is suing the publisher of the unauthorized "Harry Potter Lexicon"

Does media attention help to pre-form jury bias?

The Democrats harshly criticized the President's threat to veto the bill, saying that it proved he is indifferent to fair and equal treatment of all U.S. citizens and does not care about American workers.

The Kentucky State Fair starts in Louisville, Kentucky at Six Flags in August.

Bulgarian workers hope that the Libyan court system will find them not guilty of injecting over 400 children with the HIV/AIDS virus. Could Libya be looking for a scapegoat to blame for their own medical tragic errors?

A mystery novelist discovers that a magazine reviewer has published a 60 word passage from novel in the review. Only the passage reveals the mystery to the novel! Is this a fair use?

Discussing how Kafka viewed justice in society, as seen through his great work, The Trial.

The Templars were one of the most famous and wealthy organizations to rise from the Crusades. Their trial and destruction at the hands of Philip the Fair were shocking and have left fertile ground for conspiracy theorists ever since.

The Chicago Conspiracy Trial of 1968-1969 put the government on trial in defense of the counterculture.

An examination of the infamous trial through the lens of the "paranoid style" of American historical discourse

A prosecutor told jurors Thursday as the man's trial opened that physical evidence, including DNA from blood and fingerprints, will link a convicted sex offender to the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford.

What is civil court like? Find out how a liability trial works.

Classmates.com contiuously charges a $15.00 fee every three months after you join.

Revisits the famous 'monkey trial' where John Scopes was convicted of teaching evolution in Tennessee, against the law at that time.

Another inmate has confessed to the crime of murder, yet an innocent man awaits execution on Texas Death Row

Steven Vander Ark breaks down on stand defending the publication of his "Harry Potter Lexicon" in book form

In a recent 11th Circuit Federal Court Decision, the appeals court held that Ag-Mart, by failing to provide proper housing for its workers and failing to post notice to its workers regarding the terms of its housing, is subject to financial liability to the affected workers

Feminist Jurisprudence is a new agenda that seems to be influencing the legal system and substituting for the Constitution in many cases. This phenomenon has brought about "rape shield laws," by which special rights appear to be granted to women. Is this fair?

two significant Supreme Court cases that dealth with the issue of a court trial being televised.

A judge is often thought of in terms of a referree. But can a judge really be as objective as a sporting umpire?

A short story concerning the death penalty. Texas leads the nation in executions. With shoddy attorneys and evidence, how many of these inmates have been railroaded onto death row?

Racial tensions are running high in the little town of Jena, Louisiana, as the 2007 school year starts. Six black students attacked a white student in 2006. Are the boys getting fair treatment by the justice system?

A brief discussion of the several levels of tension that exist between freedom of press and other societal concerns, such as fair trials, terrorism, and criminal justice.

In a liberal democracy, the elected representatives hold...

Introduces and discusses the theory and practice of Vipassana meditation, a non-sectarian technique for purifying and training the mind that is over 2,500 years old, originating with the Gotama Buddha. Vipassana meditation is taught and practiced all over the world today.

Since Floyd Landis became the third American to claim cycling's most coveted title nearly 10 months ago, his life has been nothing less than catastrophic.

I feel that the death penalty should remain in place. If someone is going to murder a family with an ice pick that person should suffer the consequences.

Shakespeare's "Hamlet" suggests that, when there are no more favors to seek and no more momentary advantages to elicit, remaining by a person's side is the true test of friendship, a test that Horatio passes with flying colors as Hamlet's genuine and loyal friend.

Although being independent of each other, criminal justice agencies must coexist and cooperate with each other in order to...

A student's commentary on the cause of racial/ethnic disparities in the American System of Justice.

This e-mail was sent to me today and then I watched a blip about it on Fox News today. The following is a direct quote from the e-mail I received. It was very powerful and I would like to share it with everyone here, Black and White...

A motocross promoter was sentenced to two life terms Thursday for the 1988 murders of racing legend Mickey Thompson and his wife Trudy.

These three concepts are given to every person that is an American citizen through the United States Constitution; with this in mind, what are the guidelines of being a citizen?

Sure, the government has been taken over by a reclusive and evasive group of mysterious weirdos. I'll give you that. But no matter how bad our international standing becomes, at least we can always make fun of George W. Bush.

But in courtrooms in Houston and throughout the country, the celebrated Duke rape case has wrought significant changes in the way sexual assault cases are pursued and prosecuted.

Although he had already mentioned and been suspected of many plots and attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed confirmed in a legal proceeding that he was responsible.

Tidbits of news sifted from the noise of traffic that told of a private expedition headed by a Jocko Harris to investigate a legend about an island with beaches strewn with pirate's gold.

An indictment returned March 14 by a federal grand jury in Bridgeport charged Demian Wells, 32, of Deep River, with one count of possession of child pornography.

The paralegal industry is one of the fastest growing professions today. In Washington, D.C. alone there are over 40,000 attorneys, most of whom have 2-3 paralegals each. Paralegals play a vital role in the legal field acting as a liaison between attorney and client.

Today, the young men's nightmare has finally ended. North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper held a press conference in Raleigh's RBC Center to announce that all charges against Seligmann, Evans and Finnerty have been dropped.

OJ Simpson seems to be a lightning rod for the police. If there is a crime they want him for it. Now, it seems that the police has given immunity to the man who stole OJs stuff. Tell me he was not set up.

It is easy to forget how privileged we are in this county as a free and democratic society, especially as we go about the business of day-to-day life; and jury duty is a reminder of the equality and protection that are valued so highly in our laws and Constitution.

Examines the legal ramifications of two very important cases in the development of racial attitudes and legal precedents in the United States judicial system.

In Aeschylus' Eumenides, soon after the murder of Clytemnestra by her son Orestes he, plagued by the Furies, seeks aid at the temple of Apollo in Delphi.

Michael Vick was a respected dog-fighting trainer. However he was undone by a sordid secret life as a Falcon Quarterback.

O.J. Simpson has been arrested upon the charge of armed robbery. Every legal talking head in the world rejoiced. This development will ensure constant employment on Greta and Nancy for at least the next year.

The Rape Shield Laws have failed in protecting rape victims from character assassinations. In addition, the Rape Shield Laws have failed to significantly increase the number of cases reported and rape convictions.

review of conscription and its legitimacy in the current world. Focus is mainly on Europe and Israel as Military service is still mandatory. Fully referenced.

Every writer experiences writer's block. For some it lasts minutes or hours, while for others it can last for days, weeks, or even months

Forensic testing yields amazing results surrounding the death of the late Princess Diana, opening the door to more speculation.

Honey scented evening use products? I thought it sounded nice, but...it wasn't.

The Eagle Forum, a pro-family organization is urging President Bush to pardon US Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean, who are now serving 11- and 12-year long prison sentences for trying to stop an illegal drug smuggler near El Paso.

Too long for convicted killers to receive their death sentence

As Kurds stocked up on goats for sacrifice and extra fuel for their generators to insure that they would not miss the verdict, an Iraqi tribunal gave the sentence the nation was waiting to hear: Chemical Ali is off to the gallows.

In the hallways of the Smithsonian, two moralists are debating the impeachment of the President of the United States of America.

In 16th and 17th century Scotland, fear spread through the land. Anyone at any time could be accused of witchcraft and condemned to death. This article covers the tragedy of the burnings in Scotland and the lessons we should learn from it

I'm sure there are some people that become excited about the prospect of being a juror. I am not one of those people. Jury Duty is like giving birth--no one likes to talk about it, but most people are elated when it's over.

Black students found three nooses hanging from a whites-only tree in Jena, Louisiana, and the superintendent dismissed it as a joke. This lack of punishment started a list of problems: students held at gunpoint, fights, and 22 to 100 years of prison time.

He believes that the perception of the prison is hurting the United States.

Animal rights activists and squirrels alike are expressing outrage today, after a New York squirrel who grounded an American Airlines Flight was put to death.

There have been long running debates about both the Juvenile and Adult courts. There has been speculation that juvenile offenders are not receiving enough punishment through the juvenile courts.

An overview with legal commentary on the pending Duke University rape case.

Blogging is become ever more popular. Starting your own blog is easy and fun. Some bloggers have even found ways to make money from doing what they love.

does Guantanamo Bay conform with international law and rights? I explain and more...

how the interrogation facilities and practices at Guantanamo Bay have led to an abuse of human rights and violations of international law

As every parent knows all of our children are at risk of being abducted or killed by a convicted sex offender.

Pamela Smart and I have been in contact for almost 4 years now. Here is our story.

Historical/political biography of one of the founding fathers of the Black Panther movement. Includes the development and history of one of America's most profound revolutionaries and inspirational Black socialist activists.

Throughout various works of literature, authors have often revealed the values and assumptions of a society through a character, who is alienated from this society.

The Boston Tea Party. The Boston Massacre. Bunker Hill. Boston and it's surrounding neighborhoods have amazing American Revolution sites for tourists to see

The importance of procedural due process.

Some think that Alberto Gonzales is a likely candidate to succeed Sandra Day O'Connor on the US Supreme Court. But is he the kind of person who should be entrusted with lifelong responsibility for interpreting our laws and defining justice?

Analyzes the role of written law and its place amongst patriarchal society.

With the changing problems that courts are facing in today's society we need to be able to establish what issues can help create our perfect crimianl court system.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States are known as The Bill of Rights. These rights provide American citizens with civil liberties that residents of other nations don't always enjoy.

How American freedoms are slowly chipping away.

Matin Luther King Jr. fought for the civil rights of African Americans. Atticus Finch was like Martin Luther King Jr.

Even though some people believe that Megan's Law is unconstitutional and that it violates the rights of the offenders, Megan's Law is a successful legislative act that is effective in making people more aware of sex offenders living in their area.

Discusses a number of famous historical examples of severe profiling and the effects that they have had on the world, with the conclusion that profiling creates prejudices and discriminations, and ultimately harms society in deep and lasting ways.