Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions

Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions
Author: District Judges Association, Sixth Circuit. Committee on Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2008
Genre: Criminal procedure
ISBN:

Judicial Integrity

Judicial Integrity
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2004-05-01
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9047413717

Traditional separation of powers theories assumed that governmental despotism will be prevented by dividing the branches of government which will check one another. Modern governments function with unexpected complicity among these branches. Sometimes one of the branches becomes overwhelming. Other governmental structures, however, tend to mitigate these tendencies to domination. Among other structures courts have achieved considerable autonomy vis-à-vis the traditional political branches of power. They tend to maintain considerable distance from political parties in the name of professionalism and expertise. The conditions and criteria of independence are not clear, and even less clear are the conditions of institutional integrity. Independence (including depolitization) of public institutions is of particular practical relevance in the post-Communist countries where political partisanship penetrated institutions under the single party system. Institutional integrity, particularly in the context of administration of justice, became a precondition for accession to the European Union. Given this practical challenge the present volume is centered around three key areas of institutional integrity, primarily within the administration of justice: First, in a broader theoretical-interdisciplinary context the criteria of institutional independence are discussed. The second major issue is the relation of neutralized institutions to branches of government with reference to accountability. Thirdly, comparative experience regarding judicial independence is discussed to determine techniques to enhance integrity.

Idaho Legal Research

Idaho Legal Research
Author: Tenielle Fordyce-Ruff
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2019
Genre: Legal research
ISBN: 9781531015596

Handbook for trial jurors serving in the United States District Courts

Handbook for trial jurors serving in the United States District Courts
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 16
Release: 2003
Genre: Instructions to juries
ISBN:

... The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint trial jurors with the general nature and importance of their role as jurors; explains some of the language and procedures used in court, and offers some suggestions helpful to jurors in performing their duty ...

Mastering American Indian Law

Mastering American Indian Law
Author: Angelique Townsend EagleWoman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019
Genre: Indians of North America
ISBN: 9781611638967

This second edition keeps pace with legal developments in policy, federal law, and court decisions, while it continues to fill a unique niche as a primary and secondary text for courses in the field. Updates are provided for key developments such as the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on tribal sovereign immunity and the release of the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Guidelines on the interpretation of the Indian Child Welfare Act. A new chapter on Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Indian Law Practice is included. -- from publisher's website.

The Price of Silence

The Price of Silence
Author: Liza Long
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2015-08-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0147516404

Liza Long, the author of “I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother"—as seen in the documentaries American Tragedy and HBO®'s A Dangerous Son—speaks out about mental illness. Like most of the nation, Liza Long spent December 14, 2012, mourning the victims of the Newtown shooting. As the mother of a child with a mental illness, however, she also wondered: “What if my son does that someday?” The emotional response she posted on her blog went viral, putting Long at the center of a passionate controversy. Now, she takes the next step. Powerful and shocking, The Price of Silence looks at how society stigmatizes mental illness—including in children—and the devastating societal cost. In the wake of repeated acts of mass violence, Long points the way forward.

Federal Indian Law

Federal Indian Law
Author: Matthew L. M. Fletcher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Alaska Natives
ISBN: 9780314290717

Hardbound - New, hardbound print book.

Alwd Citation Manual

Alwd Citation Manual
Author: Darby Dickerson
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Total Pages:
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9780735595415

ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, now in its Fourth Edition, upholds a single and consistent system of citation for all forms of legal writing. Clearly and attractively presented in an easy-to-use format, edited by Darby Dickerson, a leading authority on American legal citation, the ALWD Citation Manual is simply an outstanding teaching tool. Endorsed by the Association of Legal Writing Directors, (ALWD), a nationwide society of legal writing program directors, the ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, features a single, consistent, logical system of citation that can be used for any type of legal document complete coverage of the citation rules that includes: - basic citation - citation for primary and secondary sources - citation of electronic sources - how to incorporate citations into documents - how to quote material and edit quotes properly - court-specific citation formats, commonly used abbreviations, and a sample legal memorandum with proper citation in the Appendices two-color page design that flags key points and highlights examples Fast Formatsquick guides for double-checking citations and Sidebars with facts and tips for avoiding common problems diagrams and charts that illustrate citation style at a glance The Fourth Edition provides facsimiles of research sources that a first-year law student would use, annotated with the elements in each citation and a sample citation for each flexible citation options for (1) the United States as a party to a suit and (2) using contractions in abbreviations new rules addressing citation of interdisciplinary sources (e.g., plays, concerts, operas) and new technology (e.g., Twitter, e-readers, YouTube video) updated examples throughout the text expanded list of law reviews in Appendix 5 Indispensable by design, the ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, Fourth Edition, keeps on getting better