Papers on Legal Issues
Legalization Of Marjuana
Words: 1194 - Pages: 5.... a very resourceful
plant. Hemp is considered to contain less than one percent
tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) (Pluff 1). THC is the psychoactive chemical found
in marijuana. Hemp can be confused with marijuana and considered the same, but
do not let this fool you. Marijuana comes from the flowers or "buds" of the
hemp plant. These buds are what contains the THC and gives the user the high
effect (Pluff 1). Other nations such as Europe have registered varieties of
hemp seeds that contain less than .03 percent of THC including the buds (Pluff
1).
Now that you know what hemp is, lets look at its uses. Hemp fiber can
be turned in to rope, .....
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Phencyclidine: The Dawn Of A New Age
Words: 3325 - Pages: 13.... our world has been changed
forever because of it.quite possibly for the better.
The Dust of Angels
Phencyclidine, more commonly known as PCP, is a polycyclic compound belonging to
the arylcyclohexylamine class of chemicals [figure 1.0] (Souza 1993). In pure
form, it is a white powder which readily dissolves in water. The cyclohexamines
are known for their the potent neurological effects, with PCP being the most
potent. Almost every variation has been administered to, or abused by, humans at
some time (Nintey Fifth Congress, 1978). All these compounds have similar
pharmacological effects, which vary considerably according to the amount
ad .....
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Capital Punishment And The Death Penalty
Words: 1352 - Pages: 5.... of Babylonian law, from 1700BC. (http://www.schoolsucks) The Bible mentions that execution should be used for many crimes. (Bedau1) One example of the death penalty in the bible is "Whoever strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death." (Exodus 21:12). The bible also suggests stoning a woman if she unmarried sex and had "wrought folly on Israel by playing the harlot in her father's house" (Deuteronomy 22:21)
England recognized seven major crimes that called for execution by the end of the 15th century. These crimes were: murder, theft (by deceitfully taking someone goods), burglary, rape, and arson. As time went by more and more cr .....
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A Comparison Of Male Juvenile Sex Offenders With Delinquent Non-Offenders
Words: 1656 - Pages: 7.... County alone, over 34,000 youths are referred to the courts (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department,1994). This is not only a nation wide problem, it is obviously a major problem in Harris County as well. There has been a steady increase in juvenile referrals since 1991 (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department,1993). Of these referrals, over 200 are sexual assaults (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, 1993). It is increasingly becoming a major problem and could possibly have profound effects in the near future. Though this is not a great number in comparison to the number of referrals, to this researchers knowledge, .....
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Police Work And Related Fields
Words: 1217 - Pages: 5.... they were to encounter
the same situation their policy was to arrive in two minutes and stay for 20
minutes. This new program is the starting stages and already it has had great
reviews and great public support, as it brings the police closer to the
community. Another part of this community based policing is that there are crime
prevention comities that are run by various community groups that have monthly
meetings with the police. A police officer starts their career with on the job
training and then they move on to become a constable where they must be able to
relocate to any part of the country where they are positioned. In order for an .....
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Drug Smuggling
Words: 1127 - Pages: 5.... are sending the army out in the streets to help seize some of the
drugs on the streets, and the government is also putting more money into protect
the boarders from all immigrants bringing illegal drugs into the United States
of America. There is also a lot of money put into a huge wall/fence going across
most of the whole southern boarder line. Along the coast of the east side and
the west side are hundreds of check in places to help stop from letting in
illegal drugs.
Here is a case about 21 sailors that were arrested for smuggling cocaine
and heroin to Italy. They have been doing those on a regular basis because most
navy trips .....
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Legalization Of Drugs
Words: 3260 - Pages: 12.... by criminal bootleggers." Gang
warfare, bribery, and criminal activity reached an all-time high. Standards on
illegal alcohol were much lower than those on the previously legal alcohol which
led to the blinding or death of many consumers. Finally in 1933, politicians
buckled and repealed the 18th Amendment. The Prohibition attempt of the early
20th century provides the perfect historical support for the decriminalization
of drugs.
"Prohibition will work great injury to the cause of temperance. It is a species
of intemperance within itself, for it goes beyond the bounds of reason in that
it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislati .....
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People Accused Of Violent Crimes Should Not Be Allowed To Post Bail
Words: 786 - Pages: 3.... bail is granted
after a judge takes into account the nature and circumstances of the offense
charged. This judge looks at the defendants family ties, employment, financial
resources, character and mentality, having resided in the community, conviction
records, and record of court appearances or of flight to avoid prosecution or
failure to appear. A judge, when deciding if bail is to be granted, does not
just flip a coin to decide. He or she looks at all aspects of the situation.
It all rests in the judge's hands. When a judge looks at a person accused of a
violent crime, such as murder, a few things are liable to pop into perspective.
On .....
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Death Penalty In The United States
Words: 2700 - Pages: 10.... feel that the death penalty actually
leads to an increase in crime because the death penalty desensitizes people
to violence, and it sends the message that violence is a suitable way to
resolve conflicts. Death penalty opponents also condemn the death penalty
because of the possibility of an innocent person being put to death, and
because it can be unfairly applied.
Death penalty opponents feel that the death penalty must be
abolished because it cheapens the value of human life. The death penalty
desensitizes people to murder and violence because, by executing people,
the state sends the message that violence is an acceptable means of .....
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Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Words: 874 - Pages: 4.... suites their company's individual needs. There is a various number of tests on the market. It is important for recruitment specialist to know what kinds of information they need. Pre-employment testing can test any thing from skills to physical ability. The discipline of pre-employment testing is not a stand-alone function. However, A majority of companies feel that it is one of the three vital components in the hiring process. The other components are comprised of Screening and Interviewing. It is the employers responsibility to make the hiring decision as well as undertake the above components. It is the task of the person givin .....
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