Internal Memorandum of the Law for Defenses Of the State of Utah for Polygamist Marriages PA499: Bachelors Capstone Project in Paralegal Studies MEMORANDUM TO: Ted Leopold, ESQ. FROM: Keith A. Swift PARALEGAL DATE: October 16, 2012 SUBJECT: Deborah Evans-Polygamy defenses for state of Utah Facts: Deborah Evans Met Aaron Conway and his wife Barb Conway five years ago as part of the religious sect Canyon County Family Society that has existed for 25 years with 120
Dakota The state of South Dakota is a shall-issue. The state law on firearms does not demand a state permit for an individual to possess a shotgun, rifle or handgun, but the law, however, requires a permit for individuals to carry the same weapons within the state. State Constitutional Provision: The state constitutional provision- Article V1, Section 24 that states, “The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves and the state shall not be denied.” This thus, makes it a right for any
A country born of laws, rights and citizenship with the idea of a free people to govern over themselves, was the original intent of the American experience. However, America did not inherit traditional bonds of a national identity, so it had to rely on a few cultural foundations that became critical in deciding who belonged in the American experience. The pillars seemed to be a common language of English, a religion based on a broad view of Christianity, and the notion of a traditional family. As
a territory of Mexico that they had gained after achieving independence from the Spanish in the early 19th century. Unfortunately for Mexico, as the 19th Century progressed the idea of Manifest Destiny, which stated that Americans had not only the right but the responsibility to encompass all territory from the Atlantic to the Pacific, became more
rejected this “balancing of interest” test that was found in Sherbert and Yoder. The Smith case involved the firing of two members of the Native American Church for ingesting peyote for sacramental purpose. After seeking unemployment benefits, the State of Oregon rejected their claims on the ground that consumption of peyote was a crime. The Supreme Court of Oregon, applying the Sherbert test, held that the denial of benefits violated the Free Exercise Clause of the First
Utah is the 45th state to be a part of the United States on January 4, 1896. Home of the famous Mormon Temple and Mormon Tabernacle, Temple Square is a massive tourist attraction in Utah bringing up to three to five million people every year. And when it comes to Utah Constitution, it resemble the Federal Constitution. In 1848, the United States gained control of Utah from Mexico as a result of the Mexican-American War ( “Utah State History - 4 Becoming a State”, 2017 para. 1). In the Treaty of
Caitlyn Seletos Ms. Watkins English III March 20, 2017 ‘No Promo Homo’ Laws in The United States Throughout American history, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community has been persecuted for their differences. LGBT individuals have dealt with various forms of discrimination in their lives, and will inevitably experience even more. From police brutality towards the gay community in the 1960's , to blaming AIDS on homosexual relations in the 80's, to No Promo Homo
1 First California, Then Utah, Should Idaho Follow Suit? Effectiveness and Constitutionality of Gang Injunctions Ryan Jacobsen* TABLE OF CONTENTS I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1 GENERAL STANDARD FOR ISSUING AN INJUNCTION .................................... 3 WHAT IS A CIVIL GANG INJUNCTION? ......................................................
the years of precedent establishing the fundamental right of such Clause. An Amish child has the right to not attend school because it is part of their religion in Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972). This case furthered the use of the Sherbert test when ruling in favor of the Amish American citizen. Chief Justice Burger in his opinion describes, through the use of this test, the government had no right to create a law infringing on an individual’s right to choose whether or not to attend school. He says,
not related by blood or married. Also if one of them would have died they would not the ability to collect life insurance because they are not legally married. They are now married happily in Hawaii. Same-sex marriage is starting to be legalized in states and accepted by many along with that many people are against the idea, same-sex marriage also promotes change and growth. November 21st, 2013 Illinois legalizes same-sex marriage (McDermott). This is an effect that will change the future because