Essays on Criminal Law

The main aim of the research paper is to identify different arguments which are for and against the criminalization of the sex work and subsequently would reach to a conclusion. Then the Researcher would identify the status quo of Indian law regarding sex work through the analysis of ITPA. Criminalisation of sex work is a debatable topic all across the globe. Many countries have tried to legalise sex work by legislating acts which sometimes have been able to impact economic aspect of sex ...

Consensus: The consensus theory of criminal law contents that societies find on its own way and it is product of social needs and values, it also serves the interest of the people of the society at large. Rules are for the community to control themselves so they can have order and not anarchy. If a crime is committed it is punished by what the society deems sufficient for that that crime. The significance of that crime has to be evaluated by the same society as well as the punishment itself. ...

Law enforcement initially gained support of the public because the community felt mistreated and disrespected from the military, who were in charge of policing before the government created a separate branch in charged of public relations and protection. The reason this information is important is that law enforcement was created to maintain the peace and create a sense of protection and calmness in the public. To do that crime prevention is necessary implication of policing, acting only after ...

Your heart beats against your chest as you clutched your little sister’s small hand. The smoke filled your lungs as the two of you ran through the devastated town you used to live in. You both witnessed the cruel death of your parents. Where do you go now? Home is not an option; there is nothing left of it. Your parents spoke of the United States where war is nonexistent. The journey will be long and difficult, but you know it will be worth it. This story represents the struggle many ...

From the beginning of high school to the end, I always wanted to become an optometrist, however I found out that that wasn’t the right career path for me. Harvey Spector showed me that Law was a fascinating subject and interesting as each day is a different day. I’ve chosen for my final career to become a Barrister of the Law in Criminal Law. Honest, reliable, hardworking some of many words that describe who me as a person. Thriving in a learning environment is one of my best attributes. It ...

In a crime scene, not only are there police forces and rescue workers at work, but there are also forensic scientists present to collect evidences and samples during the investigation. Forensic science is defined to be using scientific methods and techniques to investigate a crime scene. The term ‘forensic’ means the debate or discussion to be used in a Court of Law for legal practices. According to New York State Police, the usage of this field of science can be dated back all the way to the ...

In a month long undercover investigation, police arrested three men, seized drugs, cash,and weapons. One of the three men who was already a convicted felon was charged with felonydrug and weapons charges which included possession of a firearm. In another case, an individualpleaded guilty of fraud after being accused by a federal grand jury for embezzling money fromhis church for almost a 10-year period. It was reported that the individual was taking moneyfrom the church’s sick and shut-in ...

The question of what qualifies as a punishable offence under the law has played a central role in legal theory for centuries. Attempts have been made by legal scholars and jurists alike, to define a crime. Halsbury’s Laws of England define crime as “an unlawful act or default which is an offence against the public and renders the person guilty of the act or default liable to legal punishment.” Glanville Williams observed that: “A crime is an act capable of being followed by criminal ...

The criminal law of United States does a really good job of prosecuting drug traffickers by penalising the sales, transport and importation of controlled and psychotropic substances. When the state or federal government classifies a substance as controlled or psychotropic, distribution of the substance is then controlled by the governing law. The punishment for violation of the law that prohibits drug trafficking may cause various penalties according to the geographic area of distribution, ...

When facing the prospects of prison or jail, you should have an attorney by your side. In fact, the single most important decision you can make when facing criminal charges is whom you hire to present you. Criminal defense attorneys are best suited to handle such cases. When you face criminal charges, the first thing that runs through your mind is that you are presumed guilty. These feelings may have resulted due to the processes you go through when you are accused of a crime. You may have ...

Niagara-on-the-Lake resident has been found guilty due to failure to comply with the laws dictated under the National Sex Offender Registry. The accused sex offender goes by the name of Joseph Kotowick, aged 34. Joseph appeared before Judge Joseph De Filippis in the Ontario Court of Justice located on Tuesday; October 15th. The court preceding's took place downtown St. Catharine's. The defendant basically surrendered himself when he pleaded guilty to the offence. Court made it known that the ...

In scenario one, consideration has to be given to civil law regarding the situation with Dr. Kovac and Kim. In scenario two, strict liability in criminal law will be considered in relation to resolving the problem with Paul and Kendall. The first matter to consider is the situation with Dr Kovac and Kim. Dr Kovac who is a cosmetic surgeon and likes to play classical music during operations has left Kim’s large intestine punctured because the music suddenly stopped. This scenario applies to the ...

Criminal law is concerned with the framework of legal codes governing crime and prosecutions for persons committing crime with objective to enforce crime Imprisonments, Retribution, Deterrence, Incapacitation, Restoration and Rehabilitation. Not only are these legal codes a set of laws, but they also contain ethical and political values to provide justice to individual and society. Criminal Codes are created by statute and enacted by the legislature that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction ...

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Crime has been a staple in campaigns for politicians worldwide for the last few decades, and the United States is no exception. This is due in part because, “since the late 1960s, crime has consistently been a top public concern” (DiIulio, 1999, p. 18). Both major parties in the American political sphere, Democrats and Republicans, have used crime as a weapon while running for and maintaining image in public office. In this analysis, H.R. 3355, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act ...