Lyle and Erik Menendez

Human Lives are Not the Only Cost of the Death Penalty The death penalty is the highest possible sentence a criminal can get, and it is also the most expensive and time consuming. From 1976 to 2011, 1,264 executions took place in the United States; one lethal injection averages $1.26 million. A single trial can lead a local government into financial instability and pull money from other important government services. This paper demonstrates the high cost consequences of the death penalty to states

The Murder of Andrew and Abby Borden In the years 1977 through 1986, over 300 guardians were murdered by their own kids (Heide, 1992). In Massachusetts there are roughly 124 people killed each year (Massachusetts Crime Rates, 2016). We all know that Lizzie Borden murdered her father and stepmother in her home in Massachusetts. It seems obvious that Lizzie committed this crime due to family friction, brutal weapons, and the evidence from her credibility. Undeniably, family friction involved with

Sean Dupuis Mr. Joseph Research Paper 4/1/16 How the Oj Simpson Trial Changed America In the summer of 1994, on June 17th, the entire country sat in front of their tv’s and watched as Oj Simpson fled from the police. Simpson, one of the most recognizable personalities in the country” was a retired NFL player and appeared on television regularly on commercials and on shows. He had a very distinguished career, winning the Heisman Trophy in college and being a dominant running back in the NFL winning

Short stories can convey their themes in many ways from the characters making a monumental quote, to the author conveying the lesson in the final sentence of the writing. Another way which the theme can be revealed is by use of various literary devices. Themes in modern day society have very deep meanings that sometimes have to do with the author's life or experiences. Margaret Atwood uses many literary devices to express her theme and her motivation behind writing her stories. Throughout her stories

"Not Guilty, By reason of Insanity!" These words have stung the ears of many courtroom observers, especially the families and friends of victims whose lives were snuffed out by a so-called 'insane' assailant. While there are indeed many insane people running around the streets today, I feel that many persons who use the temporary insanity defense are more conniving than insane. Also, being an inexact science, the psychiatric community often offers up differing opinions as to any particular individual's

Syndrome-Based Defenses, Title Page The Exploration of Unique Syndrome-Based Defenses Kathryn Davis Nelson Staples CRJS 256 Criminal Law March 25, 2010 Syndrome-Based Defenses 1 Abstract Many court cases involve some type of syndrome-based defense, whether it be anything from battered women’s syndrome to Vietnam syndrome to fetal alcohol syndrome to attention deficit disorder. In these cases, the accused tries to use their disease or disorder as a reason to get a not guilty charge. A syndrome-based