Juror Gender and Capital Punishment Propensity - A Determinate Proposal
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A 10 page paper that argues the thesis that women jurors are less likely to vote for capital punishment than are male jurors and presents a basic determinate proposal projecting results that will substantiate this claim. Discussed are the maximalist and minimalist approaches that have been taken in the study of gender differences in criminal sentencing, with emphasis being placed on the effectiveness of the minimalist approach. The proposed research involves the study of a sampling of first and second level university students and outlines the steps necessary to carry out this survey. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: LCJuror.doc

Reiman: "The Rich Get Richer"
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This 6 page paper examines Jeffrey Reiman's book, "The Rich Get Richer and the Poor Get Prison." Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: HVReiman.rtf

“Courtroom 302” by Steve Bogira
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A 5 page paper which examines Steve Bogira’s work “Courtroom 302” and discusses how his work demonstrates the justice system and how that justice system does not really seek justice. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcr302.rtf

“Due process and the concept of justice”
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A twelve page paper which looks at the way in which due process operates, the social and cultural constructs which may affect it, the relationship of the concepts of fairness and justice to that of due process and some of the historical and cultural elements which have influenced the modern judicial system. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: JLdueproc.rtf

“No Crueler Tyrannies” by Dorothy Rabinowitz
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A 3 page review of Dorothy Rabinowitz’ “No Crueler Tyrannies.” No additional sources cited.
Filename: RActy.rtf

“Plea Bargaining and the Role of the Judge”
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A five page paper which looks at the history of the process of plea-bargaining in American courts, and considers how far the role of the judge has been undermined by the participation of attorneys in charge- and fact-bargaining, and the ways in which current initiatives are endeavouring to return control of plea-bargaining to the judiciary. Bibliography lists 2 sources
Filename: JLpleabarg.wps

"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Accuracy Of Criminal Justice Activities
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3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses Finch's trial interrogation and the validity of witness testimony as they relate to contemporary criminal justice activities. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: TLCmockbird.rtf

(The) Abortion Bill
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A 6 page essay detailing the evolution of legislation concerning abortion in the mid 1990's from its initial controversy until its legal passing as a bill. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aborbill.wps

12 Angry Men
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3 page discussion of the classic 50's film '12 Angry Men'; an examination of the American system of trial by jury and the role that stereotypes and prejudices can ultimately play in the system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: 12Angrym.rtf

3 Law Questions
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6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses jurisprudence, choosing a Supreme Court justice and the phases of a trial. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLC3lawqs.rtf