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    Lindbergh Baby Case Study

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    The prosecution is to prove without a reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty while the defense is to refute evidence by the prosecution. The judge oversees both the prosecution and defense to be sure a trial is fair, and all evidence is admissible to be considered by the jury in deciding a verdict. In the Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping…

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    Fraud Act 2006 Case Study

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    Debbie will be charged contrary to Fraud Act 2006 section 1 . Fraud can be committed in one of three ways; the fraud Debbie is likely to be charged with is false representation. S2(1) states that ‘a person is in breach of this section if he’ , S2(1)(a) ‘Dishonestly makes a false representation , S2(1)(b) ‘and intends, by making the representation’ , S2(1)(b)(i)’to make a gain for himself or another’ , S2(1)(b)(ii) ‘or to cause loss to another or to expose another to a risk of loss’ . The actus…

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    Bsa 310 Week 2

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    class E felony, which is punishable by up to five years imprisonment. The law states that a person is guilty of FGM/C if he or she “knowingly circumcises, excises, or infibulates the whole or any part of the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a female minor.” In addition, a “parent, guardian, or other person legally responsible or charged with the care or custody of a female minor” is also guilty of the same if he or she “allows” such acts to be performed on his or her daughter. A…

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    Paul Morin: Case Study

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    Finally, the final verdict, let remember that this person was charged with the murderer of a nine years old neighbor Christine on July 30, 1992. He was accused for a crime he did not commit but at the end that does not matter, what does matter is that either you have the prove or you are guilty. Well here is the final verdict of Paul Morin. In 1997, they discovered that the inmate’s testimony was not reliable and that the court had been led to believe, also because the prisoners obtained…

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    The defendant, Mr. John Smith, is in no way guilty of the alleged assault charges brought to the court by his wife, Mrs. Jane Smith. This case, as so many in the United States court system are, ought to be viewed while keeping past rulings with coinciding facts in mind for the purpose of preserving precedent. Precedent is a core principle of the judicial decision making process that uses past relevant cases as the standard for ruling in future cases with similarities and should be implemented as…

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    Innocent until proven guilty Is innocent until prove guilty necessary? ”Everyone charged with a penal offense has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defense”(The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 11). Innocent until proven guilty is when you are accused of a crime you are still presumed innocent until proven that you are guilty. This right should be recognizwed by all…

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    Martin Bormann's Trial

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    Hitler's example. His trial was set for November 20, 1945 (2), and he was charged broadly with Crimes Against Humanity, Crimes Against Peace, and War Crimes. For specifics on what he was charged with, please see the Bormann subpage. Due to his absence, a public notice was given to Bormann of his trial starting Oct 22, 1945. If he did not show up, he would be tried in absentia without the ability to defend himself. If he was found guilty, he would be sentenced to execution upon discovery.…

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    When a person commits a crime of violence against another individual, he or she is often charged with assault. The level of violence and the intention of the individual often determine what type of assault charge will be filed, whether it is simple assault, assault and battery, or aggravated assault. Aggravated assault may also include assault with a deadly weapon and is a serious crime in most states. Aggravated assault is often defined by the individual's intentions, especially if the person…

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    Catherine Share. Former member of “The Manson Family,” Known for her involvement in the famous “Manson Family” murders. Catherine was introduced into the Manson by Bobby Beausoleil in 1967. Soon after, Catherine became Charles Manson's recruiter. Bringing forth Linda Kasabian and Leslie Van Houten to be Charles’ newest members . She was arrested along with the rest of the family in 1969 for the Tate and Labianca murder accuring early August of that year. Catherine Share was born in…

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    Forrest Gump Case Brief

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    Case History: Forrest was charged and convicted in the Supreme Court of North Carolina and was found guilty of first degree murder. The state specified to the nonexistent of any statutory factors under N.C.G.S. The case was tried as a non-capital case, and the defendant was sentenced to life in prison. In court, Forrest argued that the trial had committed a reversible error regarding the issue of malice and that they should not have submitted the issue of first degree murder due to insufficient…

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