Explain the role of discretion in the criminal justice system. As a society we believe that offenders should be held accountable for their actions but also treated fairly in the criminal investigation‚ trial process and sentencing. As a result of this‚ the power of discretion‚ that is the ability to choose from a range of options‚ is granted to some authorities ensure some flexibility for decision making within the system‚ enabling a more holistic outcome for all parties involved. The issues
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“The legislature cannot‚ according to our constitution‚ bind itself as to the form of subsequent legislation‚ and it is impossible for Parliament to enact that in a subsequent statute dealing with the same subject-matter there can be no implied repeal. If‚ in a subsequent Act‚ Parliament chooses to make it plain that the earlier statute is being to some extent repealed‚ effect must be given to that intention just because it is the will of the legislature.” (per Maugham LJ in Ellen Street Estates
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Attn: John Cornyn; 5001 Spring Valley Rd Ste 1125e‚ Dallas‚ TX 75244 Marijuana Should Be Legal The legalization of marijuana has been an issue that has been growing more relevant every year since the early sixties when weed become more prevalent. In the past‚ marijuana was given a bad name because of the assumptions made against it. These assumptions were made without factual evidence‚ yet still sparked an interest in many who were not aware of the drug before; moreover‚ this newfound interest made
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Legal Spice Jennifer Wlos COM/156 Feb 12‚ 2012 Lena McArthur Legal Spice There are a numerous number of drugs in the United States. There is a drug like marijuana that you could smoke‚ get high from‚ and still pass a urinary test with it in your system. This drug can be called many things: legal spice‚ spice‚ legal‚ potpourri‚ and anything else someone might come up with. The two most common drugs used in the US have
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the first that would march in a line to make medical marijuana legal. One veteran states that she starts her day with a cup of coffee and a marijuana cigarette. No‚ she is not some kind of street junkie. The army veteran explains that medical marijuana is the only substance that will ease the pain that she suffers every day in her hip. The medical marijuana also helps reduce her anxiety and depression. This veteran is not hiding her marijuana use‚ even though it could cost her a hefty fine in Texas
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1 CHAPTER ONE GENERAL INTRODUCTION 1.0.0. INTRODUCTION By virtue of the legal and judicial legacy bestowed on Nigeria by colonial masters‚ common law principles‚ rules and doctrines have tremendous influence on administration of justice system in the country. Particularly as an offshoot of that influence‚ the common law doctrine of stare decisis‚ translated as judicial precedent or simply as precedent‚1 has come to be regarded as a source of law in the country.2 Simply put‚ stare decisis
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Why Medicinal Marijuana Should be Legal For the past decade‚ talk of Medical Marijuana legalization has been a huge debate in the United States. Individuals on both sides of the issue refuse to concede to each other. Everyone is convinced that their opinion on the issue is the right opinion. Doctors and Physicians on both sides have researched this issue to the end. My question to those who oppose; is marijuana more harmful than the prescription drugs Doctors so easily prescribe today? I understand
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Should Marijuana Be Legal in Canada? Essay Over the years‚ many people say marijuana shouldn’t be legalized‚ which is wrong. The Canadian government needs to legalize the usage of marijuana. If the Canadian government will legalize marijuana‚ it’s going to bring in a lot of money to our economy. Legalizing marijuana would reduce violence. Tobacco and alcohol are far more harmful than marijuana. Marijuana has always been misjudged as a deadly drug‚ but what people do not realize is that marijuana
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Should Marijuana Be Legal? Should marijuana be legal? This topic has been argued for over decades‚ wither it’s a miracle drug that can help/save many people or a gateway drug leading someone down the wrong path of temptation. Many people across America have admitted to using cannabis either in their childhood or frequent daily users. Many people who have not ever used marijuana may have the wrong interpretation of the plant. Many medical benefits can come from this plant and from helping small children
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Synthetic Narcotics- Georgia’s Growing Epidemic As if teaching our youth about the dangers of drugs isn’t hard enough‚ now we have company’s manufacturing a synthetic form of Marijuana‚ commonly referred to as “Spice” or “K-2”. These company’s target our youth by packaging it colorful‚ shiny packets and giving “cool” names like “magic monkey” or “purple passion”. They label these packages “herbal incense” and “not for human consumption” in an attempt to hide its intended use and avoid FDA regulations
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