Neuroscience, PTSD, and Sentencing Mitigation
... based on a claim of PTSD depends on diminished capacity, then presumably the law should not be concerned with the source of the traumatic event. Instead, it should ask only whether the defendant has manifested the symptoms of PTSD and whether those symptoms have caused criminal behavior. Similarly, ...
... based on a claim of PTSD depends on diminished capacity, then presumably the law should not be concerned with the source of the traumatic event. Instead, it should ask only whether the defendant has manifested the symptoms of PTSD and whether those symptoms have caused criminal behavior. Similarly, ...
Agency Cases - Massachusetts School of Law
... that if the evidentiary material of record were reduced to admissible evidence in court, it would be insufficient to permit the non-moving party to carry its burden of proof. See Celotex v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 323, 106 S.Ct. 2548, 2552, 91 L.Ed.2d 265 (1986). Once the moving party has carried its ...
... that if the evidentiary material of record were reduced to admissible evidence in court, it would be insufficient to permit the non-moving party to carry its burden of proof. See Celotex v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 323, 106 S.Ct. 2548, 2552, 91 L.Ed.2d 265 (1986). Once the moving party has carried its ...
Bullying - University of Tasmania
... able to address bullying behaviours, including cyberbullying. It discusses the legislative approaches taken by other jurisdictions to address the problem of bullying and considers whether legislative reform in Tasmania is necessary to deal with bullying and options for possible reform. Part 1 is int ...
... able to address bullying behaviours, including cyberbullying. It discusses the legislative approaches taken by other jurisdictions to address the problem of bullying and considers whether legislative reform in Tasmania is necessary to deal with bullying and options for possible reform. Part 1 is int ...
Last Stand? The Criminal Responsibility of War Veterans Returning
... from days to many years, occurs between the time someone experiences trauma and the time when symptoms of PTSD are reported, with projections made that ultimately 35% Exposure to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack, 302 J. AM. MED. ASS’N 502, 511–12 (2009); see also Posting of Jennifer 8. Lee to ...
... from days to many years, occurs between the time someone experiences trauma and the time when symptoms of PTSD are reported, with projections made that ultimately 35% Exposure to the World Trade Center Terrorist Attack, 302 J. AM. MED. ASS’N 502, 511–12 (2009); see also Posting of Jennifer 8. Lee to ...
DISCHARGE OF CONTRACT
... the respondents’ railways. The appellant made full payment for the same. When he applied for the wagons for transporting the coal to Ferozabad, the same was refused by Coal Commissioner on the ground that the coal was meant to be consumed locally only. No such condition existed when the auction of t ...
... the respondents’ railways. The appellant made full payment for the same. When he applied for the wagons for transporting the coal to Ferozabad, the same was refused by Coal Commissioner on the ground that the coal was meant to be consumed locally only. No such condition existed when the auction of t ...
Wealthy “Justice”
... average persons.2 This includes specialized treatment in the criminal justice system, specifically in sentencing.3 Ethan Couch’s case presents a prime example of wealthy individuals receiving special treatment when being sentenced.4 The current trend in the United States is to issue lighter sentence ...
... average persons.2 This includes specialized treatment in the criminal justice system, specifically in sentencing.3 Ethan Couch’s case presents a prime example of wealthy individuals receiving special treatment when being sentenced.4 The current trend in the United States is to issue lighter sentence ...
Legal Advocacy Manual - the Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual
... personal and individual support such as a crisis line, support groups, and/or individual sessions. It could also include education and outreach to schools, other community professionals, the public, and more. Legal advocacy frequently involves the same types of advocacy described above, but it usual ...
... personal and individual support such as a crisis line, support groups, and/or individual sessions. It could also include education and outreach to schools, other community professionals, the public, and more. Legal advocacy frequently involves the same types of advocacy described above, but it usual ...
Jacober v. St. Peter`s Med. Ctr.
... had high blood pressure and that if he had known that she had high blood pressure he would have consulted with her physician before administering the Epinephrine. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, 131-34 (1961). 8. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, 134 (1961). 9. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, ...
... had high blood pressure and that if he had known that she had high blood pressure he would have consulted with her physician before administering the Epinephrine. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, 131-34 (1961). 8. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, 134 (1961). 9. Sanzari v. Rosenfeld, 34 N.J. 128, ...
The Criminal Responsibility of War Veterans Returning from Iraq
... nytimes.com/2009/08/04/study-finds-post-traumatic-stress-from-91 1-increasing/ (Aug. 4,2009, 16:29 EST). It should be noted that the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD have varied somewhat since the diagnosis was initially included by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnosticand Statistic ...
... nytimes.com/2009/08/04/study-finds-post-traumatic-stress-from-91 1-increasing/ (Aug. 4,2009, 16:29 EST). It should be noted that the criteria for a diagnosis of PTSD have varied somewhat since the diagnosis was initially included by the American Psychiatric Association in its Diagnosticand Statistic ...
Predicting Violence - American Bar Association
... judgments about who is likely to commit crimes while on pretrial release and whether we are detaining the right people. Relying on the largest dataset of pretrial defendants in the United States, this Article determines what factors, if any, are relevant to predicting “dangerousness” pretrial and wh ...
... judgments about who is likely to commit crimes while on pretrial release and whether we are detaining the right people. Relying on the largest dataset of pretrial defendants in the United States, this Article determines what factors, if any, are relevant to predicting “dangerousness” pretrial and wh ...
- Sentencing Law and Policy
... promote respect for law and to provide just punishment for the offense, to afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct, to protect the public from further crimes of the defendant; to provide the defendant with needed educational or vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatmen ...
... promote respect for law and to provide just punishment for the offense, to afford adequate deterrence to criminal conduct, to protect the public from further crimes of the defendant; to provide the defendant with needed educational or vocational training, medical care, or other correctional treatmen ...
TRANSPORTATION AND MARITIME LAW
... form of authorization for the operation of a public utility shall be granted except to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations or associations organized under the laws of the Philippines at least 60% of whose capital is owned by such citizens, nor shall such franchise, certificate or authoriz ...
... form of authorization for the operation of a public utility shall be granted except to citizens of the Philippines or to corporations or associations organized under the laws of the Philippines at least 60% of whose capital is owned by such citizens, nor shall such franchise, certificate or authoriz ...
The Assignment of the Insured`s Rights
... the tort claimant released it also from liability because the insured was not “legally obligated” to pay the judgment. Id. at 299– 300. The court reasoned that Maryland’s argument was flawed because the policy in question was plainly “one of liability rather than indemnity.” Id. at 300. The court al ...
... the tort claimant released it also from liability because the insured was not “legally obligated” to pay the judgment. Id. at 299– 300. The court reasoned that Maryland’s argument was flawed because the policy in question was plainly “one of liability rather than indemnity.” Id. at 300. The court al ...
Prosecutors` Domestic Violence Handbook
... CHARGING DECISION ................................................................................................................................................... 15 C. FILING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................................ ...
... CHARGING DECISION ................................................................................................................................................... 15 C. FILING PROCEDURES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................................ ...
Harm, Ambiguity, and the Regulation of Illegal Contracts
... to identify because the concept of public policy is such a general one.7 This pervasive ambiguity, when combined with the threat of non-enforcement, can amplify the problems of overdeterrence. In some situations, the threat of losing any legal protection can lead parties to refrain from or minimize ...
... to identify because the concept of public policy is such a general one.7 This pervasive ambiguity, when combined with the threat of non-enforcement, can amplify the problems of overdeterrence. In some situations, the threat of losing any legal protection can lead parties to refrain from or minimize ...
bailment - Tutor Tales
... ‘… where A enters into a contract with B to carry B’s goods and to deposit them at a particular place and, with B’s permission, enters into a sub-contract with C to perform the actual carriage, upon C accepting possession of the goods from B it becomes B’s bailee of those goods.’ Westrac Equipment P ...
... ‘… where A enters into a contract with B to carry B’s goods and to deposit them at a particular place and, with B’s permission, enters into a sub-contract with C to perform the actual carriage, upon C accepting possession of the goods from B it becomes B’s bailee of those goods.’ Westrac Equipment P ...
LAW OF CONTRACT. Bampton and Drury – an agreement which
... 4. Offer must be communicated to the offeree or made known to the offeree: An offer has no force until it is communicated or made known to the offeree. The principle is that a person who does not know of an offer cannot accept it. Bloom v American Swiss Watch Company FACTS: A company from whom diam ...
... 4. Offer must be communicated to the offeree or made known to the offeree: An offer has no force until it is communicated or made known to the offeree. The principle is that a person who does not know of an offer cannot accept it. Bloom v American Swiss Watch Company FACTS: A company from whom diam ...
Part 3--Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure
... (14) “Related Offense” means one of two or more offenses which are based on the same criminal conduct or episode or arise out of a course of criminal conduct or series of criminal episodes connected together or constituting parts of a single scheme or plan. (15) “Return Day” means the day upon which ...
... (14) “Related Offense” means one of two or more offenses which are based on the same criminal conduct or episode or arise out of a course of criminal conduct or series of criminal episodes connected together or constituting parts of a single scheme or plan. (15) “Return Day” means the day upon which ...
Crim Reviewer
... Nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege – there is no crime when there is no law that defines and punishes it. o We follow this here, so we don’t have common law crimes. All laws must be interpreted liberally in favor of the accused and strictly against the state. Equipoise rule: if the inculpatory fact ...
... Nullum crimen nulla poena sine lege – there is no crime when there is no law that defines and punishes it. o We follow this here, so we don’t have common law crimes. All laws must be interpreted liberally in favor of the accused and strictly against the state. Equipoise rule: if the inculpatory fact ...
The Rhetoric of Motive and Intent
... characteristic of motives is that they are not offense elements, the irrelevance of motive maxim can tell us nothing about how to define offenses. It can have no implications regarding hate crimes, mercy killing, transferred intent, necessity, provocation, or criminal negligence. On the other hand, ...
... characteristic of motives is that they are not offense elements, the irrelevance of motive maxim can tell us nothing about how to define offenses. It can have no implications regarding hate crimes, mercy killing, transferred intent, necessity, provocation, or criminal negligence. On the other hand, ...
The Insurance Condition Subsequent
... exist in the instance where the parties insert a provision that "the fulfillment of a condition or the occurrence of an event shall discharge them both from further liabilities under the contract."'" The equivocal nature of this phraseology is evident, and such a definition, just as in the case of c ...
... exist in the instance where the parties insert a provision that "the fulfillment of a condition or the occurrence of an event shall discharge them both from further liabilities under the contract."'" The equivocal nature of this phraseology is evident, and such a definition, just as in the case of c ...
contract - McGraw Hill Higher Education
... legally recognized duty to perform Not all agreements are recognized as legally binding A promise to make a gift is not binding ...
... legally recognized duty to perform Not all agreements are recognized as legally binding A promise to make a gift is not binding ...
Primary and Secondary Obligations
... The surety becomes liable contemporaneously with the principal, undertaking to pay his obligation, and the consideration which binds the principal is sufficient to bind the surety. If the surety is compelled to pay. he has the right, without any express agreement, to bring an action against the prin ...
... The surety becomes liable contemporaneously with the principal, undertaking to pay his obligation, and the consideration which binds the principal is sufficient to bind the surety. If the surety is compelled to pay. he has the right, without any express agreement, to bring an action against the prin ...
revision question bank - Becker Professional Education
... In 2011 Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education, acquired ATC International. ATC International has been developing study materials for ACCA for 20 years, and thousands of candidates studying for the ACCA Qualification have succeeded in their professional examination ...
... In 2011 Becker Professional Education, a global leader in professional education, acquired ATC International. ATC International has been developing study materials for ACCA for 20 years, and thousands of candidates studying for the ACCA Qualification have succeeded in their professional examination ...