Category: Criminal Justice
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Civil Liability in Criminal Justice
Introduction Tort law is a body of law that provides rules for the civil liability of people and corporations for harm caused by their activities. The tort system was developed in Europe during the late Middle Ages when it became increasingly common for merchants to travel across national borders, thus inviting potential legal disputes between…
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The George Floyd Case in the Criminal Justice System
Cuddy, A. (2020). George Floyd: Five pieces of context to understand the protests. BBC News, Web. The article reproduces a brief description of the George Floyd case and elements in the context of understanding the protests that followed it. George Floyd, 46, was arrested May 25 in Minneapolis on charges of using counterfeit money to…
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Constitutional Rights in Criminal Justice
Table of Contents Introduction Constitutional Rights Violation of Constitutional Rights Role of Law Enforcement When Police Officers and Investigators Lie Effect on Cases References Introduction The American Constitution outlines the rights of all citizens. Some unique rights are also available to those in criminal justice systems. However, sometimes violations of such liberties occur. Lies in…