Abstract Intoxication as a defense is likely an all too common occurrence with alcoholism and drug abuse in society. Intoxication can be voluntary or involuntary and impacts the end results of cases depending on the circumstance. An individual can unwittingly ingest a chemical that causes an unforeseen result. Theses cases can be difficult to prove beyond a reasonable doubt however‚ they continue to be brought forward in the era of ever-evolving medications and illegal narcotics. Intoxication
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metropolis is a skyscraper. In the impressive building is a conference room looking out over the river. In the chair across from a frightened man sits a Cincinnati Criminal Defense attorney. This frightened man has told his fair share of lawyer jokes and has often ridiculed the profession of law. Today this Cincinnati criminal defense lawyer is his favorite person in the world. This lawyer is his only hope to get a normal life back. This man made the mistake of being in the wrong place at the wrong time
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The insanity defense is one of the several legal questions that might be raised in a criminal case. This type of defense in a criminal case focuses on the defendant’s cognitive and mental state at the time of the offense. Due to this speculation‚ the questions focuses on whether the defendant is criminally responsible for his or her behavior due to the mental state at the time of the offense (Hugaboom‚ 2002). Also‚ additional questions are required to determine psychological evidence might also
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Eco-Defense Environment is the precious gift given by nature to us. It is the basic necessity of humans to survive. It includes all the forests‚ rivers‚ oceans‚ atmosphere‚ etc. As it is precious‚ some of the people are trying to destroy it. The American wilderness is under huge assault. Edward Abbey wrote Eco-Defense to address the threats to the environment and suggesting taking steps to protect it from depleting. The author uses ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos by addressing the various threats to
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cases such as rape and if the mother’s life is at risk. Thomson’s argument is valid‚ thus making the original argument that abortion is morally impermissible‚ false in certain cases‚ and also rejecting the original premise that was made. Thomoson uses the premise that a fetus is considered a human life from the moment of conception. Though she does not necessarily agree with that statement‚ she uses it for the sake of the argument. So since the fetus is person‚ and every person has a right to life
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to Justify Closing Borders National security is incredibly important‚ however‚ it does not sufficiently justify closing borders. When placed up against different arguments in support of open borders‚ national security seems to come up short. The arguments I will discuss that are successful in discrediting national security’s ability to justify closing the borders are Kukathas’ principle of freedom and principle of humanity arguments‚ as well as Chamorro’s proportionality argument. These arguments
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Trees are an important part of the Biosphere that exists on earth. They occupy an essential place in the life of man. Children play under them‚ and tired travelers refresh themselves in their cool shade. We build houses and furniture with the wood of trees. Trees provide fodder‚ shelter and homes for animals‚ if we cut down trees we decrease animal’s homes and slowly they die out and become extinct. Trees give us fruits for food and flowers for pleasure. They provide us timber (wood) for building
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“‘Can’t repeat the past?’ [Gatsby] cried incredulously. ‘Why of course you can!’“ In so much as two lines the novel was born with one of its main themes – the vast obsession with the past and the failure to accept that it is‚ contrary to what Gatsby says‚ impossible to recreate. As the novel concludes‚ Nick reflects‚ “So we beat on‚ boats against the current‚ borne back ceaselessly into the past.” In some instances‚ “beating against the current” is considered a positive quality; an optimistic life-force
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Assessment of the Necessity and Validity of the Insanity Defense Kirk Saunders Gallia Academy High School Honors Language Arts (English IV) Assessment of the Necessity and Validity of the Insanity Defense Despite public notions about the use of the insanity defense in criminal trials by defendants as a method of reducing their punishments‚ the reality is that the defense is rarely invoked‚ difficult to feign‚ and when proven‚ often leads to longer incarcerations than if the defendant
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from arising. The definition of insanity is‚ A defense for criminal liability that asserts a lack of criminal responsibility due to mental instability (Gaines & Miller p. 81). Throughout history there have been cases‚ where people have used the insanity defense to explain their actions. Pleading insanity is difficult to accomplish‚ but this does not stop people from using this defense. There have been a couple of cases that use the insanity defense‚ but they were found to be sane at the time the
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