Articles related to "Courtroom"



Courtroom Culture Bias
Courtroom language is culturally biased and aggressively colonial, alienating Indigenous defendants from mainstream justice and law.
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Courtroom, Prison, or Classroom?
Is too much class time spent on disciplinary problems? Here are some suggetions!
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Psychic Criminology
Applied psi, psychic phenomena, presumes psychic abilities exist and tries to find ways to use these talents in conventional disciplines including crime and archaeology.
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Forensic Psychologists vs. Forensic Psychiatrists
A brief evaluation of the literature concerning forensic evaluations as preformed by Forensic Psychologists versus Forensic Psychiatrists
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Jury Duty: A Case for Law-Related Education
Jury duty is an ideal forum for adults to learn more about the courts and justice system.
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Fracture Puts It All Together
Though not as flesh hungry as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Anthony Hopkins introduces us to Ted Crawford, a structural engineer with an analytical and evil mind.
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Judge and Jury by James Patterson
James Patterson is known for his easy-to-read, fast-paced, engrossing thrillers...and "Judge and Jury," written with Andrew Gross and released in July, is no exception.
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Legal Career Profiles
In addition to law enforcement jobs, there are many ways in which a person can have a career in the law, whether as a main player in the system or in a supporting role.
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Trial and Error
With so many legal based shows on television, how come daytime dramas so rarely get it right?

Another "Military Mutiny?"
Renegade military officers walked out of a court hearing on their 2003 Oakwood Hotel mutiny, took over the Peninsula Hotel, and demanded President Arroyo's resignation.
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Book Review - Exile
More than just a book about terrorism, "Exile" is a disturbing, yet compelling murder drama, with deep roots in the conflicts of the West Bank. I highly recommend it.
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Book Review: Limitations
"Limitations" revisits some of Turow's past characters, but the jury's out on this courtroom drama.
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John Grisham
John Grisham's rise from small-town lawyer to best-selling author seems on the surface a Cinderella story, but it's more a tale of dedication and hard work than luck.
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Math For Attorneys
This writing proposes utilization of multiple regression modeling to help legal counsels gain a statistical edge in trials along with more efficient preparations.
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Movie Review of Fracture
Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling face off in this taut thriller about an attempted murder.
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Officer-Mutineer-Senator Trillanes
In custody for leading a 2003 mutiny, Trillanes was elected to the Senate last May, then led the Nov 29th coup attempt. His escapades have precedents in the Philippines.
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The Appeal by John Grisham
Are the judges in your area appointed or elected? If elected, are you sure that special interests are not manipulating your choices?
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Austin Powers 2| King of Masks | Limbo | The Winslow Boy
Shag me, mask me, and throw me in limbo -- or a David Mamet film.
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Reefer Madness: Tell Your Children
This partial synopsis and brief analysis of the American cult film classic "Reefer Madness" examines some of this early motion picture's themes and techniques.
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Get a Clue! (Mysteries for Kids)
Everybody loves a good mystery - especially a kid! I'd tell you more, but I don't wont to give too much away...
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The Crime of Domestic Battery
A domestic battery is a battery involving family members. Family members are related by blood or marriage, share a home, have dated, or have a child in common.
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J. Warren Reed, Frontier Lawyer
Warren Reed might have gone down in frontier history as just another lawyer. Except that he came up against the mighty Isaac Parker, the Hanging Judge. It would be Parker who would cave in first.
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Judge Roy Bean, Law West of the Pecos
Though an officer of the law, Judge Roy Bean, had three months formal education in his entire life. But his arbitrary, prejudiced, and unfair decisions became legendary.
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Larry Flynt the Martyr?
A review of THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT. Starring Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton. Directed by Milos Forman.
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THE SAME, BUT DIFFERENT. PART I: PRESUMED INNOCENT
In Part I of this two-part series, a look at movies which fit a star's image, yet allowed them to stretch at the same time. This time, it's Harrison Ford and PRESUMED INNOCENT
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Write What You Know
John Grisham, Dick Francis, Jeff Stone and Sara Gruen are great examples for aspiring writers to "write what you know."
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Find Me Guilty DVD Review
Vin Diesel puts on some hair to be taken seriously in Find Me Guilty.
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Hear No Evil
It's the tale of a murderer who refused to cooperate in his own defense. His attorney takes to the track anyway and runs with a guilty plea. Was he acting unconstitutionally? Look and see.
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Monroeville, Literary Capital of Alabama
A visit the southern town where the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel <i>To Kill a Mockingbird</i> was born.
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Write it, Print it, and Sell it.
Every Science Fiction writers dream is to see their masterpiece on the shelf, web site or other sales marketing media. But who is responsible you or the publisher.
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Have DVD Will Travel
Having only been somewhat acquainted with <i>Have Gun</i>, I was and am impressed with the CBS/Paramount release of <i>Have Gun Will Travel-The Complete First Season</i>. From the opening credits of the DVD with images of Richard Boone, and a silhouette coming at you, to the pistol as the cursor, it is a winner.
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Put Africa into a court-room !
Looking for AfrIca in the mainstream news but not finding it. Shedding some light on development in, for and with Africa - A call for sustained aid momentum and political transition beyond armed globalisation.
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Crisis Continues in Pakistan

Jack Thompson Picks on Bully
Bully, Rockstar Games' upcoming title, sparked controversy from the get-go. Now Florida lawyer Jack Thompson is going to court to stop its sale to minors.
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Judge to Spend Today Playing Bully
Jack Thompson and Rockstar Games had their day in court over the release of Bully and the judge said he'd make his final decision after seeing the game for himself.
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Rhythmic Gesture in Mozart
Dances often connote certain character or personality traits in our minds. Composers have often used these cultural associations as a musical shorthand.
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Six Nations Claim Haldimand Tract
Guest writer Kahentinetha Horn, MNN Mohawk Nation News, keeps us up to date with the ongoing battle over native title on the Haldimand Tract.
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Careers Related to English
There are many careers that use the skills developed by the study of English. Here are examples of three occupations including related fields, plus links to informative sites.
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Celebrate Adoption
The month of November - a time for celebrating the joy of adoption, and a time for raising awareness of the plight of the foster child awaiting a loving, forever family.
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Latest Movie News and Some More Great Sequences
A brief update this week on how the latest round of movies coming out, and Part 7 of my continuing series revealing the best motion picture sequences of all time!
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100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: The Top Ten
And that brings us to the top ten ... the ten characters who I feel are the most memorable film characters in all of cinema history. As throughout my entire list, they range from heroes to villains, to real life portrayals to memorable works of fiction ... just the best of the best.
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Chris Bohjalian Writes Character
A review of Bohjalian's most recent novel, The Double Bind, and the ever popular Midwives, helps readers find a new favorite author.
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Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three
What do you get when three teenagers are accused of murdering three young boys? Devil's Knot
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Henry Bumstead, R.I.P.
Henry Bumstead, legendary art director, dies at 91. Films include To Kill A Mockingbird and The Sting
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Kansas Charley Goes on Trial
Kansas Charley goes on trial with a defense attorney with no prior murder case experience. The prosecution attorney is a slick character backed by the cattle barons.
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Playing for Pizza by John Grisham
John Grisham, best known for his legal dramas, takes a rather self-indulgent side trip in this light tale of a has-been quarterback who finds his life in Italy.
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Single parenting Discipline
Displine for the single parent can be an issue. Consistancy, boundries and seeking help can be answers to difficult problems.
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The Brit-Mystery Showdown Finalists
The Top Ten British Mystery and Crime Shows, as chosen by Suite 101 users, fight it out to see who's number one!
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The Lady from Shanghai
This bizarro film noire, with its unforgettable climax, still casts an hypnotic spell after all these years
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History of the Death Penalty
The death penalty was customary in Europe over several centuries. This article looks at the instruments used to execute criminals and heretics.
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