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A Trial by Jury

par D. Graham Burnett ...

When Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett answered his jury duty summons, he expected to spend a few days catching up on his reading in the court waiting room. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a high-pressure role as the jury foreman in a Manhattan trial. There he comes face to face with a stunning act of violence, a maze of conflicting evidence, and a parade of bizarre witnesses. But it is ... En savoir plus

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When Princeton historian D. Graham Burnett answered his jury duty summons, he expected to spend a few days catching up on his reading in the court waiting room. Instead, he finds himself thrust into a high-pressure role as the jury foreman in a Manhattan trial. There he comes face to face with a stunning act of violence, a maze of conflicting evidence, and a parade of bizarre witnesses. But it is
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Confronting the Death Penalty

How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases

par Robin Conley ...

Collections series Oxford Studies in Language and Law
Confronting the Death Penalty: How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases probes how jurors make the ultimate decision about whether another human being should live or die. Drawing on ethnographic and qualitative linguistic methods, this book explores the means through which language helps to make death penalty decisions possible - how specific linguistic choices mediate and restrict jurors', ... En savoir plus

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Confronting the Death Penalty: How Language Influences Jurors in Capital Cases probes how jurors make the ultimate decision about whether another human being should live or die. Drawing on ethnographic and qualitative linguistic methods, this book explores the means through which language helps to make death penalty decisions possible - how specific linguistic choices mediate and restrict jurors',
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Recipe for Murder

The poisonous truth behind Erin Patterson – the mushroom murderer of Leongatha

par Duncan McNab ...

THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF ERIN PATTERSON AND THE MUSHROOM MURDER TRIAL THAT ENTHRALLED THE WORLDIt is the case that has fascinated many.On 29 July 2023 in Leongatha, a small town in rural Victoria, family and friends of local woman Erin Patterson sit down for Saturday lunch. On the menu, Beef Wellington.The next day, four of the guests are hospitalised. Doctors suspect death cap mushroom poisoning ... En savoir plus

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THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF ERIN PATTERSON AND THE MUSHROOM MURDER TRIAL THAT ENTHRALLED THE WORLDIt is the case that has fascinated many.On 29 July 2023 in Leongatha, a small town in rural Victoria, family and friends of local woman Erin Patterson sit down for Saturday lunch. On the menu, Beef Wellington.The next day, four of the guests are hospitalised. Doctors suspect death cap mushroom poisoning
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Jury Nullification

The Evolution of a Doctrine

par Clay S. Conrad ...

The Founding Fathers guaranteed trial by jury three times in the Constitution—more than any other right—since juries can serve as the final check on government’s power to enforce unjust, immoral, or oppressive laws. But in America today, how independent can a jury be? How much power does a jury have to not only judge a defendant’s actions, but the merits of the law? What happens when jurors decide ... En savoir plus

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The Founding Fathers guaranteed trial by jury three times in the Constitution—more than any other right—since juries can serve as the final check on government’s power to enforce unjust, immoral, or oppressive laws. But in America today, how independent can a jury be? How much power does a jury have to not only judge a defendant’s actions, but the merits of the law? What happens when jurors decide
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Fenêtres sur la justice

par Jean-Claude Hébert ...

Trop rarement les praticiens du droit nous proposent une réflexion de cette envergure sur la justice, une réflexion qui s'adresse à nous tous, l'administration de la justice étant indissociable de l'exercice de la démocratie. ... En savoir plus

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Trop rarement les praticiens du droit nous proposent une réflexion de cette envergure sur la justice, une réflexion qui s'adresse à nous tous, l'administration de la justice étant indissociable de l'exercice de la démocratie.
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Inside the Robe, A Judge's Candid Tale of Criminal Justice in America

par katherine mader ...

COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden ... En savoir plus

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COURTHOUSE CONFIDENTIALTo most people, judges are mysterious creatures. As Anthony Bourdain invited readers to follow him behind the scenes of the restaurant business in his bestseller, Kitchen Confidential, and Caitlin Doughty's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes was a revealing peak into the mysteries of what happens after death inside a mortuary, Inside the Robe shines a bright spotlight into the hidden
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人民參與死刑審判事件簿：當法槌落下！借鏡日本判例，為國民法官作好準備

par 林裕順, 黃鼎軒, 張家維, 王鈞世 ...

您準備好當國民法官了嗎？在衡量生與死的天秤上，又該如何作出最適當的判決？從18個轟動日本的殺人案件，借鏡日本審判經驗，為國民法官的審理與量刑提供參照！◆永山則夫案為死刑判斷立下了哪些基準？◆殺人有無計畫性跟可問責程度有什麼樣的關係？◆只殺一人就可以免死嗎？◆該如何針對患有精神疾病的被告進行身心狀況的事實認定？◆人民裁判員判死，二審後職業法官判生，司法如何維護人民法感與量刑的正當性及公平性？2023年1月1日開始，臺灣正式實施國民法官制度，人民可以直接參與刑事案件審理，並與職業法官攜手合作共同作出判決。臺灣人民參審首波受理殺人、傷害致死、酒駕致死等「故意行為造成死亡結果」之重大犯罪，同時被告縱使檢察官求處死刑，仍須經國民法官與職業法官一起量刑評議，並達三分之二以上高度共識決方得判決死刑。臺灣的國民法官制度，是以日本裁判員制度作為參考原型。《人民參與死刑審判事件簿》以18件日本案例 ... En savoir plus

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您準備好當國民法官了嗎？在衡量生與死的天秤上，又該如何作出最適當的判決？從18個轟動日本的殺人案件，借鏡日本審判經驗，為國民法官的審理與量刑提供參照！◆永山則夫案為死刑判斷立下了哪些基準？◆殺人有無計畫性跟可問責程度有什麼樣的關係？◆只殺一人就可以免死嗎？◆該如何針對患有精神疾病的被告進行身心狀況的事實認定？◆人民裁判員判死，二審後職業法官判生，司法如何維護人民法感與量刑的正當性及公平性？2023年1月1日開始，臺灣正式實施國民法官制度，人民可以直接參與刑事案件審理，並與職業法官攜手合作共同作出判決。臺灣人民參審首波受理殺人、傷害致死、酒駕致死等「故意行為造成死亡結果」之重大犯罪，同時被告縱使檢察官求處死刑，仍須經國民法官與職業法官一起量刑評議，並達三分之二以上高度共識決方得判決死刑。臺灣的國民法官制度，是以日本裁判員制度作為參考原型。《人民參與死刑審判事件簿》以18件日本案例
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Jury Ethics

Juror Conduct and Jury Dynamics

par John Kleinig, James P. Levine, Jeffrey B. Abramson, B. Michael Dann, Shari Seidman Diamond, Norman J. Finkel, Paula Hannaford-Agor, Valerie P. Hans, Julie E. Howe, Nancy J. King ...

Trial by jury is one of the most important aspects of the U.S. legal system. A reflective look at how juries actually function brings out a number of ethical questions surrounding juror conduct and jury dynamics: Do citizens have a duty to serve as jurors? Might they seek exemptions? Is it acceptable for jurors to engage in after-hours research? Might a juror legitimately seek to "nullify" the ... En savoir plus

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Trial by jury is one of the most important aspects of the U.S. legal system. A reflective look at how juries actually function brings out a number of ethical questions surrounding juror conduct and jury dynamics: Do citizens have a duty to serve as jurors? Might they seek exemptions? Is it acceptable for jurors to engage in after-hours research? Might a juror legitimately seek to "nullify" the
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Criminal Juries in the 21st Century

Psychological Science and the Law

Modifié par Cynthia Najdowski, Margaret Stevenson ...

Collections series American Psychology-Law Society Series
The jury is often hailed as one of the most important symbols of American democracy. Yet much has changed since the Sixth Amendment in 1791 first guaranteed all citizens the right to a jury trial in criminal prosecutions. Experts now have a much more nuanced understanding of the psychological implications of being a juror, and advances in technology and neuroscience make the work of rendering a ... En savoir plus

$63.35 CAD

The jury is often hailed as one of the most important symbols of American democracy. Yet much has changed since the Sixth Amendment in 1791 first guaranteed all citizens the right to a jury trial in criminal prosecutions. Experts now have a much more nuanced understanding of the psychological implications of being a juror, and advances in technology and neuroscience make the work of rendering a
... En savoir plus
Health and Safety at Work Revision Guide

for the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

par Ed Ferrett ...

This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification).It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas, with links provided back to the main ... En savoir plus

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This companion to the bestselling Introduction to Health and Safety at Work will help you prepare for the written assessments on the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (2019 specification).It provides complete coverage of the syllabus in bite-sized chunks and will help you learn and memorise the most important areas, with links provided back to the main
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Commonsense Justice

Jurors’ Notions of the Law

par Norman J. Finkel ...

For the first time in our history, U.S. prisons house over a million inmates, enough to populate a city larger than San Francisco. Building prisons is the new growth industry, as the American public reacts to a perceived increase in violence and politicians take a hard line toward crime. But this eagerness to construct more prisons raises basic questions about what the community wants and will ... En savoir plus

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For the first time in our history, U.S. prisons house over a million inmates, enough to populate a city larger than San Francisco. Building prisons is the new growth industry, as the American public reacts to a perceived increase in violence and politicians take a hard line toward crime. But this eagerness to construct more prisons raises basic questions about what the community wants and will
... En savoir plus
A Life and Death Decision

A Jury Weighs the Death Penalty

par Scott E. Sundby ...

A gripping exploration of a jury's members' perspectives on the most wrenching decision: the death sentenceWith a life in the balance, a jury convicts a man of murder and now has to decide whether he should be put to death. Twelve people now face a momentous choice.Bringing drama to life, A Life and Death Decision gives unique insight into how a jury deliberates. We feel the passions, anger, and ... En savoir plus

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A gripping exploration of a jury's members' perspectives on the most wrenching decision: the death sentenceWith a life in the balance, a jury convicts a man of murder and now has to decide whether he should be put to death. Twelve people now face a momentous choice.Bringing drama to life, A Life and Death Decision gives unique insight into how a jury deliberates. We feel the passions, anger, and
... En savoir plus
Corpus Juris

The Order of the Defender of Arabia

par Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan Macfarland ...

Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan- Macfarland presents three essays, the first is on Jurisprudence, entitled; what the law is and what the law ought to be. The complex nature of Jurisprudence based on the original natural justice theory, is examined as well as other theories, which have since been postulated by contemporary jurists. Supreme court decisions are cited to elucidate how natural justice ... En savoir plus

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Dr Amrit Rattan K Baidwan- Macfarland presents three essays, the first is on Jurisprudence, entitled; what the law is and what the law ought to be. The complex nature of Jurisprudence based on the original natural justice theory, is examined as well as other theories, which have since been postulated by contemporary jurists. Supreme court decisions are cited to elucidate how natural justice
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The Jury in America

Triumph and Decline

par Dennis Hale ...

Collections series American Political Thought
The jury trial is one of the formative elements of American government, vitally important even when Americans were still colonial subjects of Great Britain. When the founding generation enshrined the jury in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, they were not inventing something new, but protecting something old: one of the traditional and essential rights of all free men. Judgment by an “impartial ... En savoir plus

$33.11 CAD

The jury trial is one of the formative elements of American government, vitally important even when Americans were still colonial subjects of Great Britain. When the founding generation enshrined the jury in the Constitution and Bill of Rights, they were not inventing something new, but protecting something old: one of the traditional and essential rights of all free men. Judgment by an “impartial
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The American Jury System

par Randolph N. Jonakait ...

Collections series Yale Contemporary Law Series
How are juries selected in the United States? What forces influence juries in making their decisions? Are some cases simply beyond the ability of juries to decide? How useful is the entire jury system?In this important and accessible book, a prominent expert on constitutional law examines these and other issues concerning the American jury system. Randolph N. Jonakait describes the historical and ... En savoir plus

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How are juries selected in the United States? What forces influence juries in making their decisions? Are some cases simply beyond the ability of juries to decide? How useful is the entire jury system?In this important and accessible book, a prominent expert on constitutional law examines these and other issues concerning the American jury system. Randolph N. Jonakait describes the historical and
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University of Chicago Law Review: Volume 79, Number 3 - Summer 2012

par University of Chicago Law Review ...

A leading law review offers a quality ebook edition. This third issue of 2012 features articles from internationally recognized legal scholars, and extensive research in Comments authored by University of Chicago Law School students.Contents for the issue include:ARTICLES:"Orwell's Armchair," by Derek E. Bambauer"Jury Nullification in Modified Comparative Negligence Regimes," by Eli K. Best & John ... En savoir plus

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A leading law review offers a quality ebook edition. This third issue of 2012 features articles from internationally recognized legal scholars, and extensive research in Comments authored by University of Chicago Law School students.Contents for the issue include:ARTICLES:"Orwell's Armchair," by Derek E. Bambauer"Jury Nullification in Modified Comparative Negligence Regimes," by Eli K. Best & John
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European History from Luther to Napoleon

par John Lord ...

The period at which this History commences,—the beginning of the sixteenth century,—when compared with the ages which had preceded it, since the fall of the Roman empire, was one of unprecedented brilliancy and activity. It was a period very fruitful in great men and great events, and, though stormy and turbulent, was favorable to experiments and reforms. The nations of Europe seem to have been ... En savoir plus

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The period at which this History commences,—the beginning of the sixteenth century,—when compared with the ages which had preceded it, since the fall of the Roman empire, was one of unprecedented brilliancy and activity. It was a period very fruitful in great men and great events, and, though stormy and turbulent, was favorable to experiments and reforms. The nations of Europe seem to have been
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Understanding World Jury Systems Through Social Psychological Research

Modifié par Martin F. Kaplan, Ana M. Martín ...

This volume examines diverse jury systems in nations around the world. These systems are marked by unique features having critical implications for jury selection, composition, functioning, processes, and ultimately, trial outcomes. These unique features are examined by applying relevant social psychological research, models and concepts to the central issues and characteristics of jury systems in ... En savoir plus

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This volume examines diverse jury systems in nations around the world. These systems are marked by unique features having critical implications for jury selection, composition, functioning, processes, and ultimately, trial outcomes. These unique features are examined by applying relevant social psychological research, models and concepts to the central issues and characteristics of jury systems in
... En savoir plus
The Rule-Out Method of Criminal Defense

par David Ball ...

The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to ... En savoir plus

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The Rule-Out method of criminal defense, easily learned, gets most jurors to want to decide verdicts based solely on reasonable doubts -- which, perhaps unexpectedly, few jurors normally do on their own no matter how you explain it. Instead, most convictions result from burden shifting, the usual demand by jurors that the defense attorney prove innocence. Rule Out prevents this, teaches how to
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Des origines de la magistrature française

par Charles Louandre, Collection Collection ...

Lorsqu’un peuple aspire à des réformes, l’attention se porte généralement sur les institutions judiciaires. On n’en sera point surpris : c’est par la justice que doivent commencer les améliorations dans l’ordre politique et social, parce qu’elle est le premier et le plus puissant instrument de la liberté. Ce livre traite de l’histoire et des origines de la magistrature en France. « Dans les tribus ... En savoir plus

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Lorsqu’un peuple aspire à des réformes, l’attention se porte généralement sur les institutions judiciaires. On n’en sera point surpris : c’est par la justice que doivent commencer les améliorations dans l’ordre politique et social, parce qu’elle est le premier et le plus puissant instrument de la liberté. Ce livre traite de l’histoire et des origines de la magistrature en France. « Dans les tribus
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Etica e Fair Play: nella Formazione della Prova Orale, nel Processo Penale

par Domenico Carponi Schittar ...

Ogni meccanismo, per funzionare adeguatamente, esige un armonico contributo da parte di tutti i suoi ingranaggi.Altrimenti si “grippa”.Il processo penale non è da meno.Anzi – dipendendo dal suo funzionamento da un lato la tutela del bene libertà individuale, dall'altro la tutela della società - l’esigenza quanto al fatto che quel contributo sia massimo è di grado superiore a quella che può ... En savoir plus

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Ogni meccanismo, per funzionare adeguatamente, esige un armonico contributo da parte di tutti i suoi ingranaggi.Altrimenti si “grippa”.Il processo penale non è da meno.Anzi – dipendendo dal suo funzionamento da un lato la tutela del bene libertà individuale, dall'altro la tutela della società - l’esigenza quanto al fatto che quel contributo sia massimo è di grado superiore a quella che può
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Sexual History Evidence in Rape Trials

Is the Jury Out?

par Charlotte Herriott ...

Collections series Routledge Frontiers of Criminal Justice
This book provides an in-depth examination of current, high-profile debates about the use of sexual history evidence in rape trials and its impact on jurors. In doing so, it presents findings of the first mock jury dataset in England and Wales to explore how jurors interpret, discuss, and rely upon such evidence within their deliberations.Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative insights from ... En savoir plus

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This book provides an in-depth examination of current, high-profile debates about the use of sexual history evidence in rape trials and its impact on jurors. In doing so, it presents findings of the first mock jury dataset in England and Wales to explore how jurors interpret, discuss, and rely upon such evidence within their deliberations.Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative insights from
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The Crowd

A Study of the Popular Mind

par Gustave Le Bon ...

The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a brilliant treatise on the workings of crowds. Gustave Le Bon examines many different kinds of crowds and how they work. He differentiates between different kinds of crowds such as mobs, juries, elected bodies, and simple crowds. This landmark book is one of the most influential books ever written on this subject. An important book for anyone studying or ... En savoir plus

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The Crowd: A Study of the Popular Mind is a brilliant treatise on the workings of crowds. Gustave Le Bon examines many different kinds of crowds and how they work. He differentiates between different kinds of crowds such as mobs, juries, elected bodies, and simple crowds. This landmark book is one of the most influential books ever written on this subject. An important book for anyone studying or
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In The Light of Justice

The Rise of Human Rights in Native America

par Walter Echo-Hawk ...

A Blueprint for Indigenous Rights in the 21st CenturyIn the Light of Justice is a seminal work that explores the evolution of Indigenous rights from the dark eras of "Indian-hating" to the modern global human rights movement. Celebrated attorney Walter R. Echo-Hawk provides a comprehensive analysis of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and its potential to ... En savoir plus

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A Blueprint for Indigenous Rights in the 21st CenturyIn the Light of Justice is a seminal work that explores the evolution of Indigenous rights from the dark eras of "Indian-hating" to the modern global human rights movement. Celebrated attorney Walter R. Echo-Hawk provides a comprehensive analysis of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and its potential to
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