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Guilty Until Proven Innocent?, 2004.
An analysis of the use of DNA sampling in the criminal justice system.
2,922 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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Using Proposition 69 from the State of California, this paper examines the background of DNA sampling and the DNA federal database. The paper discusses the constitutionality of taking, analyzing, and storing DNA samples from individuals who are arrested, but not convicted. The paper presents examples where DNA technology has captured criminals and protected the innocent.
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"In the United States, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. However; in so many words, it is not written in the text of the Constitution. This basic right comes to us, like many things, from English jurisprudence, and has been a part of that system for so long, that it is considered common law. The concept is embodied in several provisions of the Constitution, such as the right to remain silent and the right to a jury. Currently, legislation is being pushed for juvenile offenders and adults who have been arrested for a felony but not convicted to be required to submit a DNA profile. This procedure, without due process, violates the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution."
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Eminem & Dr. Dre: Guilty Conscience, 2003.
An analysis from a poetic perspective of Eminem & Dr. Dre's "Guilty Conscience."
2,283 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper analyzes Eminem and Dr. Dre's "Guilty Conscience." It shows that rap music has many common elements with poetry to the extent that it ought to be considered and analyzed as poetry. The paper dissects the song, looking closely at its language, style and themes. The writer believes that rap music has a strong poetic message which should not be ignored or stereotyped.
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"My choice of poem to analyze may surprise you as a bit unconventional. I will analyze the hip-hop music star Eminem?s song Guilty Conscience. I was initially going to choose Milton?s Sonnet VII, a poem that is more than 350 years old, contains some of the classic themes of poetry, and is written by one of the most renowned poets ever. With Guilty Conscience, my approach will be almost the equal and exact opposite. The ?poem? is a mere one-year in age, it contains some themes that do not yet seem to have been really discussed in the English literature academic community, and is written by someone whom most adults know at best as a controversial entertainer. Nonetheless, it is my opinion, which I hope to henceforth argue, that hip-hop music (also known as rap music) is another form of poetry and therefore is as valid a candidate for analysis as other poems."
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"The Innocent Man", 2008.
An analysis of the plot of the true story, "An Innocent Man," written by John Grisham.
3,675 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 147.95
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This paper examines and reviews John Grisham's non-fiction book, "The Innocent Man." It describes the plot of the story of a man named Ron Williamson who was suspected and convicted of a murder that he did not commit. The paper describes how the book reflects all of the problems within the criminal justice system, especially for those who cannot afford to hire their own council.
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"On April 10, 1997 Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver affirmed Judge Seay, and agreed that Ron had been wrongly convicted. The Capital Trial Division was assigned the case to retry. The lawyers explained they would be using DNA, a sure way to know if he was innocent or guilty. Judge Tom Landrith was to hear the case. On July 12, 1997, Ron left McAlester, never to return. It took two months in the mental hospital before the doctor would certify that Ron was competent to stand trial, but that continued psychiatric care would be necessary. December 10 was the date set for new trial. But, after having Ron on the stand for some time, it was obvious he was not yet mentally ready for trial."
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"Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed", 2002.
This paper is a book review of Hallie's "Lest Innocent Blood Be Shed" which looks at genocide and the moral dilemmas surrounding it.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This paper reports that the book is about the moral heroism of this small town called Chambon-sur-Lignon during the German occupation of France"when Jews were being extinguished by the Nazi genocide machine. The author describes that the people in this town saved the lives of thousands of Jewish refugees. The paperr expresses that even in the midst of such human cruelty, Hallie shows that there was still the light of goodness in many humans' hearts; but, throughout the book, he struggles with the dilemma over whether good can prevail over such tremendous evil.
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Edgar Allan Poe: Guilty Conscience, 2006.
An exploration of some of the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
2,120 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 96.95
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This paper explores the works of Edgar Allan Poe,by looking at the man behind the book. The author specifically centers on the two most famous works of Poe, "Tell- Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat" by examining the attitudes of the characters and how they are portrayed and what message the books are trying to give.The author concludes that with the similarities and differences between these two main works of Edgar Allan Poe, it is easy to see why Poe is considered one of the most controversial writers of all time and why has been criticized and also had much honor.
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"The task of the narrator begins with careful planning, but in the end his guilty conscience creates his downfall. For seven days, the narrator watches the old man while he sleeps. The narrator's comments show his confidence and courage in his plan to kill: "Never before that night had I felt the extent of my own powers - of my sagacity. I could scarcely contain my feelings of triumph" (Poe 810). The narrator's comfort in his evil act continued even when the police came to check on the old man and investigate the loud noises neighbors heard the night before: "I smiled,-for what had I to fear? I bade the gentlemen welcome" (Poe 813). However, the narrator's mind is quickly consumed with guilt, which creates his figment of the imagination of hearing the old man's heartbeat from under the flooring."
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Abortion: Murder of the Innocent, 2002.
An opinion paper on the unethical nature of abortion.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 86.95
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This paper begins by defining abortion and outlining the methods of abortion. It then presents a discussion of the fetus, followed by the pro-choice argument. The writer's argument that abortion equals murder is then offered.
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"Over 1.3 million children were killed in America in 1997 alone and no one did anything about it. Over one million were killed last year and over one million will be killed this year. Between 1973 and 1997 more than 35 million killings of innocent children were performed, legally. Abortion has become very simple these days; it is almost as easy a putting on a pair of boots. The killing of innocent children is so prevalent that our culture has become desensitized, and we have accepted it as way of life. Abortion should not be a way of life, as it has become the sanctioned genocide of our own people. Pro-choice advocates cite the right for a woman to choose if she wants to have a baby. However, that choice ceased upon the union of the sperm and egg, a baby was formed, and that baby has the right to live. There are many methods available to avoid pregnancy and abortion is not one of those methods, it does not fall under the category of contraceptives. The act of abortion is an act of violence committed on the most defenseless of our society. A poll conducted by The Alan Guttmacher Institute found that the majority of women who had abortions feared that a child would interfere with responsibilities such as school, work or other responsibilities. Some said that they couldn?t afford a child. This reveals that not only are abortions criminal but most of result because the mother is too selfish to promote the life she created."
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Killing Innocents, 2004.
An overview of the controversies surrounding capital punishment.
921 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper examines how capital punishment is a highly controversial topic in this day and age. Many murder trials have successfully proven, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the suspects are guilty, and authorities have subsequently put them to death. Certain factors, such as DNA verification, proper evidence handling, and expert testimony, have aided in and led to convictions in such trials and put many a murderer behind bars. In particular, it looks at what happens when one or more of these factors are not properly executed, and an innocent person stands trial. It explores how problems with evidence handling in cases where capital punishment is an option can, and has, resulted in the conviction and unnecessary deaths of many innocent people.
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"DNA evidence can be a make-or-break factor in a capital punishment case. DNA can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that a person was at the scene of a crime. It can also help to identify victims and sometimes the victim?s killer. A piece of hair, sample of blood, or skin under a victim?s fingernails can be an incontestable factor leading to a conviction in a murder case. The unfortunate truth, however, is that this DNA evidence can be the single determining factor that puts innocent people in jail. In 1989, a medical examiner by the name of Fred Zain gave testimony in the murder and rape case of Jack Davis. Zain gave testimony that blood found under the victim?s body belonged to Davis. Jack Davis was subsequently sentenced to jail time. In an earlier conversation recorded on tape, Zain reportedly told interviewers that the blood sample analyzed belonged to the victim and not Jack Davis."
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Oswald's Innocence, 2005.
A discussion of whether Lee Harvey Oswald would have been found guilty in a fair trial if he had lived.
881 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 46.95
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This paper examines the evidence available against Oswald and then considers whether it proves that he was guilty "beyond a shadow of doubt" of murdering President John F. Kennedy.
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"Oswald is alleged to have killed Kennedy by firing shots from an Italian-made rifle , which he had purchased through mail-order service along with a revolver in March 1963. Wade stated in his press conference that Oswald's palm print was found on the rifle. The FBI later said, "no palm prints were found on the rifle." (Quoted by Lane, 1963). Why did Wade deliver this 'misstatement' at the press conference? Because he knew that any evidence 'presented' in a press conference would not be subject to exhaustive cross examination. Would he have presented such 'evidence' in a murder trial? The answer is obvious."
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Innocence and the Death Penalty, 2006.
An argument against the belief that the possibility of an innocent person being executed is extremely small.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper takes a look at the death penalty and the issue of an innocent person being incorrectly sentenced, and executed for a crime he did not commit. According to the paper, racial bias more than exists, it simply dominates the entire decision of who should live and who should die.
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"Research demonstrates that death penalty inequities are not just limited to certain regions of the country such as the South. A study on the Philadelphia justice system by David Baldus and George Woodwort shows that blacks in Philadelphia are four times more likely to get the death penalty than other defendants who commit similar murders. Over eighty-nine percent of its prisoners on death row are people of color. Another study found that six out of ten defendants sentenced to death in Georgia for killing a white person would not have received a death sentence had their victim been black. A white victim case was over four times more likely to result in a death sentence than was a comparable black victim case. And, in Maryland, a death sentence is eight times more likely in a white victim case than a black victim case, according to a 1987 Public Defender's Office study. "
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The Corruption of Innocence in Literature, 2005.
Examines the theme of corruption of innocence in works by Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens and William Yeats.
1,382 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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Since the late 1700s, literature has progressively moved from the private to the public domain. As writers became less dependent on patronage and started making a living selling directly to the public, their rhetoric began to reflect the changing attitudes of the public. Recognizing the mass appeal of their work, authors began writing for the purpose of illustrating a problem in the society that needed to be addressed. Although the style of writing differed during the Romantic, Victorian and Modern periods, there remained a static interest in the corruptibility of innocence. Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, and William Yeats each wrote on the notion of innocence, but the manner in which innocence is corrupted in their works is directly related to the new ideas and problems of the society in which they lived.
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"Clearly, Frankenstein allowed his emotions to take control of his actions. A logical person would not leave a helpless creation to fend for itself. Also, Frankenstein was so overjoyed when he discovered that the monster had fled his house during his absence that he completely abandons the logical notion: "if the monster's not here, it's out there." The creature, as a result of being left alone, exemplifies the importance Shelley places on the environment's ability to shape one's personality and to corrupt one's innocence."
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Children's Innocence and Perceptions, 2005.
A discussion on innocence and perceptions of the child from the later 18th century as depicted in literature.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 64.95
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British romanticism bestowed upon the child an almost holy status as indicated in "The Lamb" by William Blake (1757-1857), and as this view of innocence would come and go through much of the following centuries, in response to other social influences, including the profound cultural influence of Christianity in Europe. This paper examines the sentiment identified in "The Lamb" in relation to understandings of Blake's day involving the child as innocent, and also, later attention in educated culture, although different, to the child also identified as a symbol of innocence whose development should be taken most seriously by adults.
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Childhood Innocence in Literature, 2005.
This paper discusses the subject of childhood innocence in 'Treasure Island' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 103.95
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In this essay, the writer explains that to understand childhood innocence in Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn it is helpful to have an understanding of what constitutes childhood in these novels. This paper attempts to explain that concept, followed by an explanation of why childhood innocence is difficult to have in literature at the time that Mark Twain and Robert Louis Stevenson were writing. It then examines the concept of childhood innocence in both Treasure Island and Huckleberry Finn, comparing and contrasting the texts' themes in its depiction.
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"One frequently explored theme in the nineteenth century was that of childhood innocence. At that time, it was not unusual for children to be thought of as "little adults." Although they were given shelter and education by their parents, children were often pulled out of school to help with work on the farm or in family businesses. Children, therefore, were allowed to be children as long as the harvest or other work didn't interfere."
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"The Age of Innocence", 2001.
A look at the novel "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton and how this era differs from the modern era.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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"The Age of Innocence" depicts the era from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. This paper showcases the difference between current times and the age of innocence through the novel. It looks at the differences in attitudes towards promiscuity and exposure to sex that is prevalent in society today.
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"In Wharton?s The Age of Innocence, society is governed by a set of strict rules. People are encouraged to act properly and abide by these codes of society. The rest of society shuns those who do not abide by the codes. People are expected to behave as if they were pure. For example, men and women are not suppose to be exposed to sex until they are married, although men, such as Newland Archer, occasionally have affairs with older woman before they get married. Society is not yet used to anything illicit. Despite these codes, scandals still occur. Lawrence Lefferts, Mr. Beaufort, and Newland Archer all engage in extramarital affairs, yet these scandals are pushed below the surface. People find out about them, yet they choose to ignore them and pretend that they either do not occur or that they are isolated incidents, such as when Newland is suspected of having an affair with Ellen Olenska. Nobody accuses him of anything, or says anything to his face. Rather, they plan around it and act as if it never occurred "
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"Songs of Innocence and of Experience", 2006.
An analysis of the function and importance of illustrations in William Blake's poem, "Songs of Innocence and of Experience."
2,068 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 0 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes William Blake's poem, "Songs of Innocence and of Experience." The paper focuses on the extent to which the nature of illustration affords greater subversive power than text in Blake's poem. The paper describes the content of the poem and suggests that in "Songs of Innocence and of Experience," the text illuminates the illustrations.
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"Readers today tend to feel that Blake's words could stand alone and still have complete meaning. Indeed, many publishers today include few or none of the prints in their editions of the Songs. However, illustrated books always rely on illustration to varying degrees to add something important to their meaning. Images can also be subversive in more striking and emotive ways than most text, while simultaneously being subtler. Moreover, Blake wrote at a time when the illustrated book was widely respected as a serious genre of literature, unlike today. Blake's readers would have been much more accustomed to interpreting images in complex ways, and familiar with the use of religious allegory and political imagery at the time. Therefore, in Blake's own time, although the words crystallised the meanings of the illustrations, the images would have had subversive meaning for the reader without the need for text. Blake plays with the relation between word and image in his work. Indeed, although he refers to his own work as an 'illuminated manuscript', Blake even subverts the idea of the medieval illuminated manuscript itself, by challenging the idea that the illustrations 'illuminate' the text. The idea implies that the text has meanings that the illustrations simply reflect and clarify. In Songs of Innocence and of Experience, the text illuminates the illustrations."
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Criminal Justice, 2005.
An examination of the application of the concept of "innocent until proven guilty" in the American legal codes.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper examines the integral aspect of American legal codes to maintain the rights of the accused until a time in which they are found guilty in a court of law. It then explores a civil rights case and gives two possible rulings by the court (depending on whether or not a search was found to be legal), substantiated by previous Supreme Court rulings on similar cases.
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"Criminal Justice Unifying Themes In the study of law enforcement and criminal justice, it is an integral aspect of American legal codes to maintain the rights of the accused until a time in which they are found guilty in a court of law. In the current case study, the problem defined in the case is whether the officer had the right to search the car based upon plausible cause. It is accepted that officers have the ability to escalate search options when they are given due cause to do so, and the "line of sight" option is one of the reasons given by officers who have approached a potential scene and found cause to escalate the search; when evidence of illegal activities is within the officer's life of sight, this provides legal justification to escalate the search."
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William Blake's "Songs of Innocence and Experience", 2001.
A look at different ways to interpret ?The Songs of Innocence and Experience?.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 1 source, AU$ 134.95
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This paper takes a look at how "Songs of Innocence and Experience" is a portrayal of the continual conflict between innocence and experience.
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The poems of William Blake?s "Songs of Innocence and Experience" are portrayals of the continual conflict between innocence and experience. Each poem tells different links of interweaved stories. For instance, the two "Holy Thursday" poems are being told simultaneously by different narrators and with different viewpoints. The Bard in the "Introduction to Songs of Experience" appears again in "The Sick Rose" and is again calling to an individual; perhaps this individual is the same character as the narrator at the end of "The Echoing Green". By weaving through these stories and characters, Blake portrays views of innocence and experience as they appear in several characters. While these characters may not be the actual characters in previous poems, there is sufficient evidence to support the theory that the characters that are introduced are meant to represent the characters that have similar experiences to those which have been introduced earlier. Therefore, Blake defines a few different ??type?? of characters, whose types are defined by the amount of experience, wisdom, and maturity."
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