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The Pechanga American Indian Tribe and the U.S. Supreme CourtAfter over two years working it's way through the court systems, a fight that started in an Indian Enrollment Committee has ended in the U.S. Supreme Court, with the Court refusing to intercede on behalf of the 133 former members of the Pechanga Tribe.- Court Rooms: The Three CategoriesThere are three general court categories. Each of the three categories are then broke down into other court systems.
- Alabama Court System: An OverviewEvery state has different, yet similar court systems. Here is a simple, yet in-depth look at Alabama's court structure and an example of its annual caseload.
- Grandparents' Rights Snubbed by the Supreme CourtMarch 13th, 2007 Iowa Senate passed the bill for Iowa Grandparents Rights to petition the courts for visitation rights but even though it is now part of the Iowa code 598.35 the Supreme court is not accepting it in most cases.
Shocking Documentary Exposes Corruption of America's Family Court SystemsFinally, a shocking documentary that exposes the truth! Hear what experts say about how some have figured out how to make money by emphasizing on divorce and child support issues between men and women through court orders.- Types of Juvenile Court HearingsIf you are a parent and your child has committed an offense, you may wonder what to expect. During my education, I have been able to attend several types of hearings in Juvenile Court. Following is information on some types of Juvenile Court hearings.
- Reopening Federal Court Doors for Habeas Corpus?Should the federal court system reopen the doors to inmates who have filed a habeas corpus writ after exhausting all means of appeal; or continue allowing the state court system the power to deal with inmates who file habeas corpus
- Going Pro Se: Representing Yourself in CourtSometimes it becomes necessary for individuals to represent themselves in court, as pro se litigants. There are advantages and disadvantages to doing this, as well as resources available to the pro se litigant.
Supreme Court Hears Quon Case on Text MessagingAre your text messages private that you make while at work? The Supreme Court is deciding this issue right now in The City of Ontario v. Quon, and the decision will be far-reaching.- Manatee County Court Procedures Have Changed Be AwareWith over 17 years in the Criminal Justice arena in other cities and states I have never seen such a thing as I did recently in a Manatee County Court Room.
- Purpose and Role of Volunteers Through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): A Successful Government ProgramCASA is a nationwide program which helps children in the foster care system. How effective are CASA volunteers in making a difference in the lives of foster children? This graduate research paper will examine this successful government program.
- Causes and Consequences of Lengthy Court DelaysSummary of why court cases take so long, the consequences of those delays, and ideas for reform to reduce delays.
Supreme Court Overturns $79.5 Million Settlement Against Cigarette ManufacturersOn Tuesday, the Supreme Court overturned the $79.5 million reward in the case of Mayola Williams against the tobacco companies.- Current Family Court Laws Harm Parents and ChildrenBoth sides of the family court divide need to take immediate steps to rectify the wrongs in the system. The current system is abusive towards non-custodial parents and destroying our children.
- The Perfect Criminal Court SystemWith 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.
- FDR and the Supreme CourtA detailed study of the "court packing" episode of 1936-37 and the development of American judiciary during the Depression/New Deal.
- Family Court: in the Best Interests of the MotherToday's legal institutions make it hard for fathers to keep or retain custody of their own children. They are in the fight of their life against their soon to be ex who is out for blood.
- Forced Drug Testing in Court CasesPretrial drug testing and pretrial programs are issues that have been in the criticizing light of the Criminal Justice System.
- A Comparison of Criminal Justice SystemsExplores the history and current practice of the French and US criminal justice systems. Compares legal education, court systems, prevention, and sentences.
- Should Expert Testimony Be Allowed in Court?Allowing experts to testify in courts is a decision most countries have struggled with. This is a comparison of several countries with regard to this decision.
- The Art of Racism: An Examination of Shrugging and Silence in the American Court SystemThis is a college paper about racism in the judicial system.
Marijuana Court a Hit in PhiladelphiaThe city of Philadelphia has created a court just to deal with marijuana arrests, and it seems to be doing just what it was intended.- The Massachusetts Court System StructureA basic description of the Massachusetts court systems structure.
- Motorola, Cisco and Enron Investors Await Supreme Court HearingOverview of the US Supreme Court case being heard October 9, 2007 on the ability of shareholders to recover damages from third parties accused of aiding in suspect business schemes.
- Divorce: Religion of the ChildrenAmong all the possible problems that arise from divorce and custody, religion is one that seldom comes to mind. Most family court systems list religion as one of five major matters that child custody law addresses.
- Car Safety: Automobile Computer Systems That Can Lead to InjuryThis is an article describing how computer systems in cars control all of the safety features that protect the passengers and even pedestrians
- Hypothecation Introduction and Key Differences with Other SystemsThis article gives the brief introduction about Hypothecation. It also give the main key differences between other systems such as Pledge, Mortgage, Lease, Hire Purchase etc.,
- A Comparison of British and American Legal Systemsthere are many differences, as examined in this essay, between the legal systems of Britan and the U.S.
- Family Law Reform Leaders Remain Blinded and Miss Perfect OpportunitySimilar to the Roman civilization, the few hold power over the many by means of fear. Fathers (usually) remain stagnant because of depression and obsession over their own cases, and the fear of consequences from the family court systems.
The Supreme Court in Session: Hears School Segregation ArgumentsThe leftovers of the landmark segregation case Brown v. Board of Education have again made it to America's highest court. What happens next is pivotal.
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