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Thanos Boulukos
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Mr. Mark Flynn
10/05/18
The Law of Man
We live in a society today based around laws our government have issued its citizens to
abide by and follow respectively. Many of the laws these governments pass restrict people under
the age of twenty-one to engage in drinking alcohol and entering night clubs. Our government
expects men and women at the age of eighteen to join the military, risking their lives for our nation.
Yet when it calls for drinking any beverage with alcohol, the law calls these people “minors” and
underage at the age of eighteen to want a drink. Our nations eighteen-year-old can use military
weapons and kill in battle overseas but legally can't buy
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within two years. Before this law was passed, each state varied on their drinking age from 18-21 years old. The national drinking age became a national issue when the founder of MADD, (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Cathy Lightner, claimed that 18-20 year old drinkers were causing many auto accidents. The statistics that she used, however, were inaccurate and misleading. For instance, the statistics used to show the number of 18-20 year olds in alcohol-related accidents, included people who were riding with parents or other adults that were drinking and driving. The media then used these misleading statistics and excessively covered this issue. This caused many to join MADD in their efforts
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rates increased significantly, this was unprecedented. Arrests for drunkenness and disorferly conduct increased by 41%, theft and burglaries increased by 9% and homicides increased by 13%. Due to alcohol not being regulated by the government anymore and the law enforcement had failed, there was a temptation for bootleggers, rumrunners and moonshiners to mix chemicals with their produce to increase the volume. Contaminated alcohol, as a result, claimed 50,000 deaths and also caused blindness, organ damage, paralysis and etc. At the end of prohibition, there were more alcoholics than at the start of prohibition hence prohibition was entirely inefficient. Initially before prohibition alcohol
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increase of illegal alcohol production, speakeasies, as well as the rise of gangs making a fortune off of its illegal sales. There was very little public support and local law enforcement was easily bribed to not enforce the prohibition. In 1933 the 21st amendment was passed which repealed the 18th bringing an end the Prohibition era and what soon came to be known as the ‘noble experiment.’
Prohibition promoted the rapid growth of organized crime by creating a demand for the illegal alcohol, which would then sell for 700% mark ups in some cases. Prohibition cost the federal government $11 billion in lost tax revenue as well as $300 million just to enforce (Lerner). Only a very small amount of
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In 1920, the eighteenth amendment came into effect, which prohibited the use and transportation of all forms of alcohol in the United States. What followed was one of the worst outbreaks of rampant and organized crime this country has ever seen. In a scene similar to that in the 1920's, there is now talk of placing a ban on almost all firearms owned in the United States. This ban was already put into effect over a year and a half ago in Australia, and the results are unsettling, to say the least. Already armed robberies in Australia have risen by a dramatic forty four percent. Another unsettling similarity is how both countries have very loyal supporters who were willing to break the law to
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In today’s society, families across the nation are constantly having kids and watching them grow up into young adults, which includes dealing with the everyday challenges of a teenage life. However, growing up in this generation when it comes to teen lifestyle is significantly different than in the past, and one these major differences is alcohol. In the year of 1984, the social culture of high schools and even universities would change dramatically. A new law passed through congress and was further approved, which raised the drinking age to twenty one. As a teen living in the 1980’s, this would be a very significant rule change and would affect lives and lifestyle choices, some more than
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decisions the user or abuser must make.Teaching children to drink responsibly when they are young must be a priority. People need to stop pretending that just because kids should not drink, that they dont. Kids drink. In every town, in every state, kids drink. So instead of showing kids videos of malfunctioning livers, the law should be made so that kids learn not to abuse alcohol, and can enjoy it responsibly. Lowering the drinking age may not be the complete answer, but considering that thousands of teens lose their lives each year to some sort of alcohol-related cause, its worth a shot.Austin, James. Underage Drinking (Issues That Concern You). Farmington Hills, MI: Green-haven Press
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Legal Assessment- Alcohol and Violence By: Hatem, A and Ziad
The topic of law reform is beyond just the definition of changing the law, however it is the process in which the law is modified and shaped over time to better reflect the changing social and cultural values that we deem are important. The law cannot stay the same, as the primary function of the legal system is to respond to the changing social values and hence why law reform is still relevant to our society. The overall importance of law reform can be perceived with the aim of enhancing justice and fairness through the introduction of new legislations. The topic of Alcohol and violence has been taking seriously by the NSW
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PU train supervisors or faculty to detect and manage substance abuse issues, does PU support an employee assistance program, and finally, does PU have any ramifications for omission or inclusion of these elements.Drug-Free Workplace Policy - Purdue UniversityPurdue University has recognized the effects of alcohol and drug use in the workplace. The reduction of aptitude to fulfill the mission of educational learning, research and services is an example of an adverse effect. Purdue University has set forth and revealed an Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace policy. As a contingency of employment and attendance, employees of PU must adhere to the policy. All employees are notified of the policy via
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DaySaundra R Lopez
Mr. Rishi Ramnath
ENGL 1301
April 12, 2018
Mary Jane
Like fruits and vegetables we eat, marijuana comes from the earth. Many Americans have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime. Many of whom are unlikely thought of as having tried it. Whether illegal or legal, people do what they want. Marijuana should be legal everywhere because it creates jobs, reduces crime rates, is less harmful than alcohol and tobacco, and, most importantly, can be used medically. Sit back, grab a joint – if you are in a legal state – and let me explain why legalizing Mary Jane (marijuana) should be legal.
Legalizing marijuana as a method of creating jobs is stands out as a great reason
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money if the owners want to open their places overtime. Besides, some bad policemen threaten the owners that they will close their night businesses if they refuse to play the money for protection. Finally, children feel that they have no freedom, so they will try to find some secret entertainment places. They may do something bad such as taking drugs or drinking alcohol. The government should understand the nature of young people, who are curious about things around them. Instead of using iron rules, the government should motivate them to do good things. For example, the government should support teenagers to spend their free time doing their favorite activities, sports or arts. Thus, if the government wants to issue a new law, which involves everyone in the society, they should consider it more.
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seconds a person can stand on one leg after drinking alcohol Hypothesis: People who are intoxicated will show less motor coordinationTheories should generate hypotheses *Good theory: testable hypotheses, simplicity *Ex: Jean Piaget: infant child development * Sigmund Freud: Interpretation of Dreams*Law of parsimony: when 2 competing theories exist to explain the same phenomenon, the simpler of the 2 theories is generally preferred
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associated with binge drinking include, alcohol poisoning, road accidents, drownings, blackouts, sexual risk taking and violence (Lubman & Maclean, 2011). Excessive consumption is one of the more prominent health dangers in modern Australian society. Not only does consumption affect short and long-term health but can also affect a person’s ability to work or join in other areas of community life ("4125.0 - Gender Indicators, Australia, Jan 2012", 2018). Binge drinking affects society through damage of property, road incidents and law enforcement intervention. In 2008, the estimated cost to Australia’s health care system, due to episodic drinking, was $15 billion ("4125.0 - Gender Indicators
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be higher if more DUI checkpoints are set. A DUI checkpoint is a roadblock set up by law enforcement officers to detect and deter impaired driving. At checkpoints, multiple law enforcement officers funnel all traffic into a controlled area and perform brief interviews (10 - 30 seconds) with drivers to determine if they are impaired by alcohol. If a driver shows the evidence of drinking alcohol, the police can run a more thorough screening, including using alcohol interlocks (Low-Staffing Sobriety Checkpoints). Every drunk driver can be detected when they pass though DUI checkpoints and as a result, the possibility of drunk drivers being arrested would be much higher. A study conducted by
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Mulligan 1
Ashley Mulligan
Professor Lalama
ENG1020
November 2, 2016
Title: Should The Drinking Age Be Lowered in New Jersey?
Introduction:
-general statement regarding law
-list focus topics
-leave reader interested
The legislature of the united states puts numerous laws into effect to protect its citizens and keep the country running. The Uniform Drinking Age Act, put into effect by President Reagan stated that on July 17, 1984 all states had to adopt 21 as the legal drinking age within five years; and by 1988, all states had to set 21 as the minimum drinking age.
REWORD:
The authors go into detail on the idea that the “legal drinking age laws have been a primary alcohol-control strategy
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beyond a reasonable doubt.10. No charge can be laid against a person for a common law offence - except for contempt of court. See sec. 9 of the C.C.11. A person can only be arrested by due authority of the law. (C.C.sec. 494-495).12. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse (C.C. sec. 19). However, in some cases there may be exceptions - see main text.13. The accused is entitled to make a full answer in defence of a charge. In other words, a person cannot be tried while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and an insane person cannot be tried - see main text.14. The accused is entitled to have counsel without delay and to be informed of the right. (Charter of Rights and Freedoms - sec. 10b
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you will get a maximum of six demerit points, a very large fine and licence suspension for at least 6 months.
· Influence of alcohol and drugs
· Refusing to take a breath test
· Driving in a dangerous manner or speed
· Not stopping after hitting a vehicle or person
· You could be imprisoned, face a heavy fine and a period of disqualification if you are involved in a crash due to negligent driving.
· If someone is killed in a crash were you are driving dangerously, you could be imprisoned for up to 10 years.
· If you drive a vehicle to escape police, have alcohol in your system or drive 45 km/h over the maximum limit your maximum penalty could increase up to 4 years.
· If the police suspect
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normalized and the victim’s safety and rights are disregarded (Sexual Misconduct, SCSU). Because of this, victim blaming is prevalent at many schools and is often stated as the reason why a person was sexually assaulted. Although victim blaming does not occur at every school, the most common causes and roots are found at any school where sexual assault takes place.
The number one factor that most people associate with sexual assault in college is alcohol. It has been reported that at least 50% of sexual assaults in college are associated with alcohol (Abbey, 2002). Although alcohol is not directly a cause of sexual assault, it has a direct relationship in some cases. Heavy drinking inhibits
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From a completely ethical standpoint, especially an Utilitarian ethical standpoint, the actions of David Tuff could be considered for the betterment of the society on the whole and therefore correct. Tuff is an experienced military man and has performed law enforcement duties in that post. Recognition for his service and integrity are notable. His actions were brought about by what some might say as "unwarranted" changes in the rules of Tuff's employers.It is interesting to observe that the changes in the rules made by Blue Mountain Company were contradictory to the rules and regulations set by SSD, the security services division of Blue Mountain Company. In judging Tuff's actions, the
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physical force
-Forced sexual intercourse means penetration by the offender
-Includes Attempted rapes (including verbal threats of rape), male and female victims,
heterosexual and homosexual rape
Sexual Assault (NCVS)
-Attacks or attempted attacks involving unwanted sexual contact or verbal threats of attacks
-May or may not involve force and include things like grabbing and fondling
*Consent is like a cup of Tea
Different Types of Rape
Forcible rape
-Forces or threatens to use force to penetrate victim
Drug or alcohol facilitated rape
-Rape occurs under the influence of drugs or alcohol deliberately given to the victim
Incapacitated rape
-Rape occurs after self-induced alcohol
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their contribution to, Australian culture and identity have never been greater, and continues to increase.Quite sadly the Aborigines have been somewhat left behind in Australia. There is a huge problem with alcoholism and substance abuse in the outback and in inner city areas. Generally Australians seem to have the attitude "It's a shame, but they need to help themselves'.There have been a few initiatives such as only supplying petrol stations with non-sniffable petrol, banning the sale of alcohol to Aborigines within 250k's of Alice Springs and certain other communities and the re-introduction of Aboriginal law, where elders and the community are responsible for punishing law breakers in the
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America, all of us are immigrants or descendent of immigrants, and we have different ways of life. However, people can live together and express their individual opinions freely. The fact is due to the tolerance of our government, which can successfully transform the difference into a unique American culture. For instance, the American government has given people freedom of religion. People can believe what they want, but they cannot act against the law. Even though American has the most diversity religious, she is the most harmonic place for different religion. Our democratic society emphasizes the value of the individual, and the religious freedom represents the freedom to have individual
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. Marijuana sales would beregulated by state and federal governments. It would also help the economy by a reductionin law enforcement costs, and police could focus more on dangerous drugs such ascocaine, heroin, and crystal meth.Some people who oppose the legalization of marijuana say that traffic fatalitieswould increase. The myth is that 40% of drug related emergency room visits are marijuanarelated. The fact is that this statistic purposely excludes the legal drug of alcohol, a drugnotorious for causing violence and accidents. A marijuana related emergency room visitdoes not mean marijuana caused the incident. If the patient admits to using marijuana daysor weeks before the incident or if someone
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well as socially. Another common belief is that if marijuana is legalized, it can be possessed the wrong people, children for example. This cannot be more inaccurate. Whether marijuana is legal or not, if anyone under the age of 21 wants to buy drugs, they will. A law is not going to prohibit them. Even though it is wrong, it is still going to happen. If anything, legalizing marijuana can lower the rate of anyone under the age of 21 to have possession of marijuana. This is because if legalized, marijuana can be monitored more effectively. Lastly, another belief is that there may be more traffic accidents and deaths will increase when marijuana is legalized. Again, alcohol seems to be one of
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Vocabulary chapter 13-16
1. Declaration of sentiments: the resolutions passed at the Seneca falls convention in 1848 calling for full female equality including the right to vote.
2. Tammany society: a fraternal organization of artisans begun in the 1780s that evolved into a key organization of the new mass politics in New York city.
3. American society for the promotion of temperance: largest reform organization of its time dedicated to ending the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
4. Temperance: reform movement originating in the 1820s that sought to eliminate the consumption of alcohol.
5. Female moral reform society: anti prostitution group founded by evangelical women in New
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severely dependent on alcohol and cocaine. Defamed by
numerous tabloids and characterized as a crazed alcoholic in wildly popular movies and
television shows, such as South Park, her career spiraled into disarray. Her already thin frame
bordered on skeletal, and her voice suffered because of it. On July 23, 2011, the last breath Amy
Winehouse would ever take, would reek of the alcohol that killed her. She like the many other
tragically short lives of the women and men who rose and fell in stardom before and after her,
are the reasons why society and the media should not expect young artists to meet and even
exceed this unachievable ideal of physical and mental perfection, because these social
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Running head: SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 1
SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER 7
A Comparison of Substance Abuse and Substance Use Disorder
Melissa L. Rea
Liberty University
There is no doubt that substance abuse and misuse is a growing dilemma in our society. It crosses all ethnicities, cultures, education levels, social statuses, economic classes, genders and age groups (Clinton and Scalise, 2013). Simply put, substance use disorders (SUDs) do not discriminate. According to Clinton and Scalise (2013), every addict directly affects a minimum of 5 people and 1 out of 8 Americans struggle with a drug or alcohol problem according to Dr. Clinton (2009). That means that 75% of all Americans suffer from
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considered invalid from its conception despite being declared in a court of law/
Voidable- recognized as valid for all purposes until it’s judicially declared a nullity.
-Void Marriage---INCEST (brother marrying sister, or his aunt)
5. Religion, Disability, Race, Child’s Preference, and Separating siblings
6. Time schedules, Decision making protocols, Expectations for parental cooperation and communication, Dispute resolution options, and Financial support agreements
7. Abstention Doctrine, Domestic Relations
8. Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol- seeking to annul the marriage on the ground that he/she was under the influence of liquor and so inebriated that he/she didn’t understand the nature
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End of Pot ProhibitionOne of the hottest topics being debated in today's ever changing society is the legalization and end of the prohibition against marijuana. Solid arguments exist on both sides, but by simply looking at the facts and weighing the pros and cons of prohibition, it becomes clear that it is time for society to accept the changing times and move forward as a whole.There are many different aspects of each argument, but I will only be covering a few key topics. One of the most prevailing and arguably the most influential reasons for the legalization of marijuana is the exact same reason tobacco and alcohol is legal; the economy ultimately gets deprived from a potential multi
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people is like
banning a spoon because it has ability to make somebody fat, it
doesn't make much sense, does it? But it all depends on whose
hands the gun or the spoon is in as to whether it'll be good or bad.
I do believe that a firm gun control needs to be put in place
something like Australia has, better background checks and age
limits.
An example of this is within the last ten years a law was put in
place that nobody can own a handgun and any gun with a barrel
under 18 inches before they passed a certified handgun safety
course..
If weapons are banned then citizens in harm's way can no longer
protect themselves from people with bad intentions.
Also, it's a constitutional right set out in
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before the inevitable happens. Also, the court demonstrated a belief that drug testing was an “effective means of addressing the School District’s legitimate concerns in preventing, deterring, and detecting drug use” (WH Magazine).
In conclusion, the federal government should make it a law that all school districts randomly drug test their students. Drug testing will deter students from using drug and also give teens a reason to resist to peer pressure when offered drugs or alcohol. Drug testing also lets adults and parents intervene early on their kids’ drug habit to get them the help and treatment they need before their teens become dependent on drugs and develop the long-term effects of drugs
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Executives’ Association (Testing blood, urine, breath of public employees in safety positions) (1989)
Recognizing the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse by railroad employees, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) implemented regulations requiring mandatory blood and urine tests of employees involved in certain train accidents. Other FRA rules allowed railroads to administer breath and urine tests to employees who violate certain safety rules. In a 7-2 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the government's interest in assuring safety on the nation's railroads constituted a "special need" which justified a departure from standard warrant and probable-cause requirements in searches
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responsible people and any attempt to keep guns away from these people does more harm than good.
Let’s start with a definition of a “responsible person”. This definition is based on information from the Federal Gun Control Act of 1968. This person must be law-abiding, with no felony record. Also, the must not be mentally ill, must not abuse alcohol or drugs, must not have renounced U.S. citizenship, must be in the U.S. legally, and must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military. If a person meets these basic requirements, it shows that they possess what it takes to be responsible enough to own a gun.
According to the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), "recreation and personal use is
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Reasoning
Scenario 3
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a neighborhood convenience store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the appropriate punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so that she will not be able to shoplift again.
Non-violation
Violation Amendments 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
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Scenario 4
Mr. Reynolds, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside. They inform him that certain provisions of a new federal law allow
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only concept at work. I do find that operant conditioning has had a role in my current and some of my past behaviors. When I was in high school I had a couple of incidents involving myself, alcohol, and the law. The punishment in my eyes seemed to be a little harsh and drastic for my offense. I did know that what I was doing was illegal, but I felt I was being responsible about it at the same time. After going through the punishment, spending time in jail, I made a conscious decision to change my behavior and never be back there. This is an example of positive punishment. The punishment that I had to deal with was severe and unfavorable enough that it weakened my lack of disobedience for the
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I always dreamed of owning a restaurant. Opening and running a restaurant is an exciting experience. As a restaurant owner I need to overlook ways to protect my restaurant from lawsuits that I may face. Here are some liabilities that may affect my business;
a) Premises liability
b) Personal Liability/Employee Accidents
c) Product liability
d) Liquor liability
e) Commercial Auto/Non owned vehicle-valet/ delivery liability
a) Premises liability
Under premises liability law, I know that my restaurant can be held liable for injuries that happen on the property. The best way to reduce or eliminate this type of accidents is to train the employees and prepare them for the potential dangerous
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because with me being born both my parents found jobs. I was born in Chicago, I went to a white boys school where the colored could not attend. I always felt bad for them they were treated as if they were animals, and I did not like the way everything was different for them as if they were sick or had a viral infection the only thing that made them different was segregation. I decided I want to be a supreme court judge and help the black people live free and equal. I graduated high school with 4.0 GPA I got 2550 on my sat I was accepted to Harvard with a full ride scholarship. I was at Harvard law for 10 years then I took my bar test and passed it with flying colors. I became a judge for the
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Composition 1
In the wake of the illegal use of guns in school shootings, states are considering whether to permit the carrying of guns in colleges and university campuses. One of the most recalled ordeals is that which involved a shooting at Virginia Tech University. Critics and prospects in this criminal case argue about the restrictions and regulations that allow concealed weapons in such premises (Boss). In the criminal justice field, the main goal of law implementation interventions is to prevent cases of criminal activities. Deterrence of misconduct proves to be one of the most important steps that guide the other functions of the criminal justice system. Some of these functions
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Seizure
· Right against unreasonable search and seizure
· Warrants require cause
British troops often search houses and property at will, in an attempt to suppress organizations working towards a revolution.
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Rights of the Accused
· Cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy)
· Cannot be forced to testify against yourself (self-incrimination)
· Right to a fair trial with all proper legal rights enforced (due process)
· Right to fair compensation ($$) when the gov't takes your property for public use (eminent domain)
Many accused under British law in the colonies, were jailed without being accused of a crime. It was also not uncommon for a person in the colonies to be tried under
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. Even if someone is asking questions and is curious, it is best not to venture into this realm, at the workplace, in order to not be subject of discrimination.Another example is that some states protect disabled employee against discrimination and those that use alcohol or drugs may fall into this category in some states. Therefore, in some states it may be illegal to fire a person for a substance problem without allowing this person to get rehabilitation. Arizona also has a law that indicates it is unlawful for an "employer to refuse to allow employees time off to serve on jury duty or to vote." Furthermore, to fire an employee that files for worker compensation or who is subject to getting
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committed adult actions and therefore should receive adult penalties. Teens are simply getting off too easy and not learning their lessons. Teens should be tried as adults when they commit adult crimes.
Teenagers should be punished for what the crime was not because of their age, and the severity should not change. The criminal knew exactly what they were doing, and everyone should be accountable for their actions, no matter what. Those who commit capital crimes, including adolescents, should be penalized according to the law. Age should not be a factor in the case of serious crimes. Teenagers already think they are adults and therefore should have the consequences of adults. Teens today don’t
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industries, and also in steel mills. These jobs brought newcomers to New England, the west coast of Florida, Ohio Valley, Pittsburgh, and many other places. Another law people began to live by was proposed by Gentile, saying that you should take what you can get. The law of the jungle you might say, therefore giving justification to organized crime today. Many tried to argue with people, among themselves, saying that once they made a lot of money; they could "earn" God's blessing by doing good things for other people with their money. Many universities greatly benefited from this idea throughout the years. It took a while, but the Mafia soon began to find the many short cuts to easy wealth
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sentence. Parole is only eligible to prisoners who have significantly observed and obeyed the rules of the prison. The release does not reduce the seriousness of the offense or promote disrespect for the law. Also, the release of a prisoner would not be believed to jeopardize public wellbeing, or the person would not be released from prison early.
The number of people on parole and probation across the United States has tripled to 5.1 million between 1982 and 2007. According to Pew Center on the states report, which says financially struggling states can save money in the long run by investing in better supervision of these offenders. Use advances in supervision technology such as electronic
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figures from the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms show that handgun manufacturing dropped by more than half between 1993 and 1999. In 1998, the latest year available, fewer handguns were manufactured than in any year since 1967.* The University of Chicago's General Social Survey shows that 24 percent of adults polled in 2001 owned at least one gun, down from 31 percent in 1996. Previously, the figure held steady near 30 percent for the survey's 16-year history.The trends aren't industry-wide: Sales of long guns - such as shotguns and rifles - remain healthy. But historically, pistol and revolver sales have closely mirrored crime-rate fluctuations, from the 1960s until today. "The
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to International Healthcare Systems, access to specialists can be particularly difficult for Medicaid beneficiaries and the uninsured, because some specialists refuse to accept Medicaid patients owing to low reimbursement rates, and safety-net programs for specialist care are limited (2017).
In contrast, Swiss residents have free access to specialists unless enrolled in a gatekeeping managed care plan. Their public health system allows specialists to see both MHI patients as well as private patients.
A2C. Coverage for Preexisting Conditions
In the United States, the current law states that health insurance companies can no longer deny coverage for a patient with a pre-existing condition. In
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increased drug and alcohol use. These facts alone are evidence that abortions are too dangerous for a woman and her child.Third, abortion is murder because the fetus has developed life- like features before the abortion takes place. By 21 days the heart is pumping blood, arms and legs bud at 28 days, brain is existent by 30 days, and by 35 days, mouth, ears and nose are present. Brainwaves can be recorded and heartbeat detected at 40 days and by 42 days the skeleton is formed. Also by 42 days, the brain is controlling the movement of muscles and organs and the unborn reflexively responds to stimuli. This all takes place before the earliest surgical abortions are performed. Many also believe
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. (Osteoporosis is more common in the elderly, particularly postmenopausal women.)
B. She is a cigarette smoker.
C. She is Caucasian. (Osteoporosis is more common in Caucasians than in individuals of other races.)
D. She is sedentary. (This lack of exercise means that she is placing less stress on her skeleton -- see discussion of Wolff's law in question #7.)
Other potential risk factors for osteoporosis include:
A. estrogen depletion (the primary reason why postmenopausal women are commonly affected)
B. decreased bone mass at the end of development
C. testosterone depletion
D. alcohol abuse
E. calcium deficiency (especially a problem in the elderly because of decreased intestinal absorption of
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girlfriend, and moves to New York with her after college. Once out of school, he works for his wealthy father-in-law, an ink manufacturer, who ends up committing suicide after the stock market crash of 1929. Louise goes on to become a successful magazine editor for a company in New York, and Christian is unable to find his way out of the circumstances he was put in after the stock market crash. At first, he struggles to cope with the fact that he is a failure, but admits that he is later on. This story is built around Christian’s and Louise’s contrasting attitudes towards life. Christian’s character can be analyzed through his immaturity about life, his attitude towards life, and his resistance to
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incarceration and law enforcement as well as the loss of significant tax revenue. (Wodak & Reinarman, 2002)
The opposing view, from supporters of the current policy of prohibition, argues that the pro-legalization lobby overlooks the serious health issues associated with marijuana use by comparing it directly with other legal and controlled substances with better documented health hazards such as tobacco and alcohol. Those in favor of prohibition believe that any revenue gained through marijuana legalization is outweighed by negative factors such as increased availability and use by minors, increased traffic fatalities and overall increased harm to public health. (Drummond, 2002)
This CBA
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