Essays on Criminal Procedure

The United States justice system is constantly fighting to figure out the best way to deal with its criminals and define who deserves what punishment. One of the biggest debates is who is responsible for their crime and who is not? A key group in…

The insanity defense is a plea to a criminal charge of not guilty because of mental disease or defect (Gardner et al, 2016). This form of defense is also known as an excuse defense where a defendant denies criminal responsibility and avoids a harsh punishment…

Rules created by the govt. or social institution to control conduct is termed law which shapes politics, economics and society in various ways and is a mediator of relations between people. Also different theorist explain as J Austin defines law as power, Hart defines law…

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…

To what extent is nature the cause of criminal behaviour and if so can it be predicted This ought to be in the form of a question – it will make it easier to draw an effective conclusion Abstract Introduction Psychological theories The classical school…

Criminal investigation as an applied science is an integral part of criminal justice process. It involves the study of facts, evidence and the circumstances of the crime, aimed to find the perpetrator. Nevertheless the investigation does not assist in deterring and mitigating crime; it lies…

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…

In Criminal Procedure, the common goal of ever law enforcement department is to determine who is responsible, for what, and who is truly liable? Criminal liability is a conduct that unjustifiably and inexcusably inflicts or threatens substantial harm to an individual or person of interest….

Inquisitorial and accusatorial criminal procedures are both applicable methods in court that aim to present evidence against the accused. Further, the inquisitorial criminal procedure employs inquiry into facts and circumstances before applying the law’s requirements in a case. In the inquisitorial process, the judge assumes…

The Preponderance of the Evidence:Reflections on Just Criminal ProceduresIn Anglo-American law, in order to get a criminal conviction onemust normally prove the case against the accused “beyond areasonable doubt.” In contrast, in a civil case one need merelyprovide a “preponderance” of the evidence. I think…

Many years ago, people believed God would watch over the good and punish the guilty (Oxford Learning College 2015 Module 1 page 4). The first codes of law can be traced back as early as the 21st Century BC when King Ur-Nammu, a Sumerian King…

Abstract In this handbook the ethical policies and procedures of Ellis Services are outlined. The handbook will cover the following issues: whistleblowing, privacy and technology, sexual harassment, discrimination, and valuing diversity. The policies will outline what will be expected from employees and the impending consequences…

England all-rounder is ban StokesBatikipoyadu! The video in the ‘Bristol Pub Stage’, although the video evidence and testimony against most, the court thought he was not wrong. The jury has agreed with Stokes’s claim that he made a counter attack for self-defense. As a result,…