Jury
Essays

Like abortion, the institution of capital punishment is a very divisive topic. The line dividing the supporters and opponents of capital punishment is variably drawn across political philosophies, race, sex and religion.

This paper examines Eugene O'Neill's use of the mythic structure of Aeschylus' Oresteia in his trilogy Mourning Becomes Electra. The play suggests that O'Neill's play is built around acts of repetition and re-enactment: not only does O'Neill himself re-enact the Oresteia, but his characters seem to ritually re-enact the behavior of those who have gone before. The play connects Mannon's death in the play to a ritualized re-enactment of the death of Abraham Lincoln.

History U.S. Criminal Justice Systems/Police

In modern popular culture, there seems to be a new fascination with forensics. The novels of Kathy Reichs and Patricia Cromwell all center around forensics, and there are at least a half dozen current television shows dealing with the topic. There is no standard on the accuracy of authors who represent forensics, courtroom drama, or any other profession in novels or the popular media

A range of people, forces and events shaped our modern history. These were elements such as the leaders which expanded their Empires, the wars and battles which were fought during this time of development and the primal discoveries and evolution of societies at this time. This paper looks at some of the more influential people and events of this period and how they left a lasting imprint on modern life.

This study examines the use of social media such as MySpace and Facebook by retailers to grow their businesses in recent years, including the background and overview, the benefits of social media for retailers, and factors to consider and best practices in administering social media. A series of recommendations concludes the study.

Scenario 1: Is it considered homicide when a person who knows he or she has HIV deliberately and knowingly infects another person who then dies as a result of contracting AIDS?

In a 2010 report, it is stated that Courtney Elizabeth Hernandez, of Killeen, Texas, was charged with the kidnapping of a 2-1/2-year-old girl. The Defendant was given permission by the mother of the child, who was…

Perhaps the biggest debate of public education over the past decade besides school vouchers has been the debate over whether or not it is legal to require students to wear a uniform to school.

Runaway Jury -- a 2003 legal thriller based on a John Grisham novel -- does not necessarily enhance the viewer's knowledge of the law, but it certainly offers an expansive view of one way of breaking the law.