Plea

The Battle for Power within the Wizard of Oz In Stephen Greenblatt’s book, Renaissance Self-Fashioning from More to Shakespeare, Greenblatt takes different pieces of Renaissance literature and gives a New Historicist approach to them. Within chapter six, Greenblatt brings up the famous play Othello by William Shakespeare. This section is where Greenblatt brings up his theory of having power v. occupying power. In his theory he states that Iago, the antagonist, is the one that truly has the…

Most people are fearful of death, but a large portion of that fear comes from the uncertainty that our death may be preceded by excruciating pain. However, if we knew that we would have the ability to choose how and when we die, we would all live our life to the fullest. Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen, The topic for today is that Euthanasia should be legalised, meaning that the point at issue is whether or not Euthanasia should be legalised. Before I begin my case, I would like to define a…

defendant is "bound over" to the next stage and if the court finds a lack of probable cause the judge can dismiss the charge and the defendant. The next stage is for the defendant to enter the arraignment, which is a hearing where the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If not guilty, the judge will set a trial date. If guilty, the judge sets a date for sentencing. If defendant enters a no contest, which means he or she does not admit guilt and does not want to…

Petruchio calls his servants “heedless jolt-heads and unmannered slaves” for allegedly serving burnt meat (IV.i. 146). However, Katherine says the following in the plea of the servants: “I pray you, husband, be not so disquiet,/ The meat was well, if you were so contented” (IV.i 148-149); nevertheless, Petruchio does not accept the plea and insists that “[to]night [they]’ll fast for company” (IV.i. 157). Petruchio lashes out against his servants in order to give Katherine a depiction of the way…

Competency to Stand Trial Competency to stand trial means that the defendant understands the purpose of the legala proceedings against him and be able to cooperate with his counsel. He has to be able to understand the charges against him and the consequences if he is convicted. He must have a minimal understanding of court room procedures. He has to be able to plan a legal strategy, recall and relate to facts and events including his motives and actions when the crime was committed. He also…

that was not of the mental state to understand their crimes could not be held accountable, and thus the insanity defense was founded. Over the years many criminals have attempted to plea insanity in order to escape the death penalty, or receive a lighter sentence. While only a mere 1% of cases in which defendants plea insanity are successful, the media sensationalizes them and has made it appear as though every criminal has some form of mental illness that has driven them to commit…

Rewrite #2 Don’t cry. Keep a smile. Take care of mom. Be strong. It’s fine, I don’t need that. It’s a waste of money. I can buy it another time. Be strong. I know they are innocent. College is up to me now. Be strong... BE STRONG. The paramedics bombarded my house, pushing any and everything out of their way. They ran to my mother, who was unconscious on the floor, frantically putting her on the gurney and sprinting out of the apartment even faster than they arrived. I was only four, I didn 't…

Euripides presents two Hecubas in his tragedy. One demonstrates a passive sufferer, who experiences grief and tragedy, but sill perpetuates a sense of stability. In contrast, there’s a vengeful Hecuba who loses her nobility and morality in her desire for revenge. The tradition of nomos becomes the link between the two presentations of Hecuba. Nomos envelops both of Hecuba’s conversations with Odysseus and Agamemnon. However, nomos succeeds in Odysseus’ speech, but fails to influence Agamemnon.…

The Cask of Amontillado Punishment for Crimes A dark and sinister murder plot unfolds itself in Edgar Allen Poe’s story, “The Cask of Amontillado.” Poe’s attempt to enthrall and entertain his audience is carried out as the deception of a perceived friendship by Montresor for Fortunato reveals itself to be a ruse to lure Fortunato into the deep catacombs of Montresor’s family vault with the promise of sampling a dry Spanish sherry, Amontillado. Montresor enacts his revenge upon Fortunato in…

initiative “1 in 5 incarcerated people are locked up for a drug offense” these people then go on to have a conviction were they will probably plea bargain out for months to a year in jail. Their lives have been disrupted and their chances at meaningful employment severely limited due to the conviction on their record which may not even be true due to most people taking a plea bargain which is “the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a particular charge in return for some concession from the…