New Laws

improved all around the world, having a huge impact on law enforcement. All the new technology that has been created such as body cameras, dash cameras, gunfire detection, and mobile systems are used as an advantage for policing in their daily work lives. These are just a few of the new and improved technology that not only is an assist in law enforcement but, also helps keep citizens safe. This new high-tech technology has been beneficial to law enforcement officials by helping improve police…

The new law gives police the power to fine distracted smartphone users. People will pay up to $35 for their first offense, $75 for their second and $99 thereafter. Charging more for repeat offenders shows that the city may be expecting it to take a lot of effort to get people to obey the new law. The bill came into force last week after a quick approval by the Hawaiian city’s mayor in July. It states that no person "shall cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device."…

The New Tobacco Law Regulations over under age substance usage has not been the best in nearly a decade, which is why a law that prohibits not only minors but adults as well from using tobacco products must be established. We must also put out serious consequences for those who do not obey this new law because it is a major factor in the way we will keep our generation healthy, safe and alive. We are currently battling against many diseases in the world with one of the major ones being what is…

Throughout the book, The New Jim Crow, the statement of the Jim Crow laws are referenced several times by the author. The reason for their inclusion, and their carrying of substantial meaning throughout the readings, has to do with what the statement represents. During the late 1800’s and mid 1900’s a set of laws, named the Jim Crow Laws, were created in order to uphold segregation between those of white descent and those of African American descent. These laws were seen as a permanent solution…

Contradictions and Consensus: Youths speak out about Juvenile curfews. This study examines the New Orleans juvenile curfew law through focus group discussions with youths in which they were entitled to express their experiences and reactions to this law. The major dimensions explored are the knowledge of the law, compliance with the law, reactions to the enforcement of the curfew and evaluation of the law among the respondents. The results show that the adolescents’ knowledge of the curfew is…

BACKGROUND: New Mexico Law requires the reporting of any known or suspected abuse situations that a child is abused or neglected. A report should be made when there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child or adolescent has been abused or neglected or is in danger of being abused. A report of suspected abuse is only a request for an investigation. The person making the report does not need to prove the abuse; Investigation and validation of child abuse reports are the responsibilities of…

Portugal, and Britain started to show interest and influence the societies in the New World. Among these nations, Spain was one of the countries that gained great power through the control of Native Americans. Spain was going through some major changes at this time, and these changes contributed much to the treatment to Indians. The Spanish nobles, also known as hidalgos, wanted to gain more power through the New World and take full advantage of the Indians. As cruel Spaniards’ killing,…

that there will be more arrests being made than before for possession of tobacco before the age of 21. I personally, think that the new law is going to make more people get in trouble with the law. I absolutely hate cigarettes and smoking, but I still feel that this law is not going to stop these people from buying tobacco products before 21. Has the 21-year-old law ever stopped teenagers and young adults from drinking alcohol?…

New Law Targets Pregnant Women A healthy mother doesn’t necessary give birth to a healthy child, however, it is still better than a sick mother gives birth to a child with sickness. According to the U.S News, “More than 14 percent of American women take powerful narcotic pain medications during pregnancy (7).” Nevertheless, mothers might do not recognize the effects of what their baby is going through in the womb or afterbirth. Tennessee’s new law states the abuse of drugs during pregnancy is…

Since 1994, New Mexico City has seen an increase in their crime rate after the three strikes law was enacted in the state. This was one of the leading reasons why New Mexico City is known as the second most hazardous nation in the United States (Beale). In New Mexico, the old three strikes law was only enforced for the five specific violent crimes where the court or police can take an action which are kidnapping, shooting, criminal sexual penetration, murder, and armed robbery. However,…