... was revoked in August of 2007 and he was appointed a public defender, Michael Coles. In the month of November, Coles was issued a plea offer by mail that explained Galin Frye's options. He could plead guilty to the felony charge and serve three years in prison in lieu of the prosecutions recommendations. His alternative would be to plead guilty to an amended information that would ... charge a misdemeanor, which would result in a ninety day prison sentence. The letter also clearly stated that the offer would expire December 28 of the same year, just before the preliminary hearing. The o...

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... of rights as well as the U.S. Constitution." When Judge Reinhardt presented quotes of the Founding Fathers, the quotes only proved the right of a militia, not disputing the right of individual ownership of firearms. Judge Reinhardt also presented another quote of George Mason on the importance of the militia. But then ignores one of Mason's more famous quotes on the militia, "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people..." So he picks a quote ... of one man, who describes the importance of ... ...

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... " (qtd. in Kruschke 12). By having the right to keep and bear arms, it ensures the public of the United States that they can defend themselves against a hostile government Not only did the founding fathers suggest the want and reasons for gun control, they expressed a need for it as well. The NCPA quotes "As James Madison explained the primary check on government tyranny and an abusive army was citizens ... with their own arms" (qtd. in "Myth No. 15" 1). Madison and his fellow colleagues knew that a government takeover was never out of the question. No matter ... how stable the governme...

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... of slavery in these lands, as well as for their admission to the Union as new states. The farsightedness and value of this legislation can hardly be overstated, but it is one of the few examples on Congress' achievements. In most other domestic policy matters, Congress was thwarted at every turn. The letter from the Rhode Island Assembly to Congress (Nov. 30, 1782) indicates one ... major problem of the Confederation government--it could not institute a uniform tariff. Because no tariff would be favorable to ... 2/3 of the states, as this one was opposed by Rhode Island and probably the...

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... be able to acquire greater power. Madison continued to explain that under the Constitution, each branch should be chosen by the people which would provide the "check" on the government that the Anti-Federalists were trying to create by suggesting a government with the ruler close to the ruled. There would be a system of "checks and balances" between the branches as well to prevent any one branch from acquiring a disproportionate ... be strengthened as an additional "check", therefore the weaker house, the Senate, would buttress the President's power, so that there would truly be a balan...

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... A) This quote from the letter of Rhode Island explains that they reject the recommendation of Congress to control imported goods because it would hurt the economy of commercial states and Congress would abuse the power and take over the economy disregarding the state governments. Since the central government was drowning debt, this made it difficult for the government to pay the soldiers who fought on the side of the continental army against Britain ... . According to a letter from Delegate Joseph Jones from Virginia written to George ... ...

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... more than two hundred years been the very cornerstone upon which the liberty of the public has been supported. The very reason that Americans have never suffered a tyranny on the scale of Nazi-Germany has been due to the proliferation of firearms in the hands of the general public. There are two major sides to this debate, one being the collective side, which feels that the right was given for collective ... Books, 1989 [2] Kruschke, Earl PHD. Gun Control: A Reference Handbook. California: ABC-CLIO Inc., 1995 [3] saf.org Founding Fathers Quotes http://www.saf.org/FoundingFathersQuotes.h...

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... nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law ." In a case where a defendant has waived his or her fifth amendment right against self-incrimination the burden is on the prosecution to prove "that the defendant was effectively warned of his rights and that he then intelligently and understandingly declined to exercise them by making statement"(U.S. v Micieli, 1979). "If ... , as prerequisite to admission thereof as evidence against him" (State [Iowa] v Jump, 1978). The quotes above have in recent years shaped the way that the burden of proof is distributed in se...

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... to the forefront. So the Great Compromise freed up the Convention to focus on the issues that were relevant to each state. The Great Compromise also helped speed up the creation of the executive branch because the delegates were aware of the power distribution in the legislature. The Committee on Unfinished Business which was tasked with outlining the executive branch issued their report on September 4 giving the final decision on the executive to the senate. Before the Great Compromise the states ... essays which addressed the Constitutional Convention with a focus on the Great Comprom...

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... . ?I am deeply hurt by your calling me a wemon hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the 'Son of Sam.' I am a little brat.? (Excerpt from a letter written to Captain Joseph Borelli of the NYPD) (New York Police File) Eventually, the Son of Sam was caught, and the psycho had a name?David. The press clamored to purchase the rights to his story. David Berkowitz's phone was, literally, ringing off ... the hook. If he could manage to survive the trial, he?d be a rich man. If he died, then ... 't mix. For freedom of expression does not always apply to those ideas popular in our culture. Th...

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... was necessary to build a government where all the interest of the people where represent not just those of the "new aristocracy."" This goal was outlined in James Winthrop Agrippa letter VII. In it he states, "The perfection of government depends on the equality of its operation, as far as human affairs admit, upon all the parts of the empire, and upon all the citizens. Some inequalities indeed will take place ... . One man will be obliged to travel a few miles further than another man to procure justice. But when he has traveled, the poor ought ... ...

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... wants of local Americans or to prevent corruption (Retrieving the American Past, p.150-151). In the Virginia debate for ratification, the Anti-federalist explained their concerns for ratification. They claim that prior to the Philadelphia Convention, the country was in a state of tranquility. Following the proposal of an alternate form of the government, a sense of uneasiness and fear entered the minds of citizens. They were in fear for one ... concerning the national government. The formation of two politically elite parties resulted. Throughout part of the late eighteenth century and ...

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... of Confederation that were approved by Congress in November of 1777 did nothing to keep America afloat on the high seas of Independence. Although the Articles of Confederation gave extensive powers to the national legislature "the abilities to declare war, make peace, appoint military officers, coin money, etc.""it could not levy taxes nor was there an executive branch. Even though this ... to serve on the Committee of Style and Arrangement to write the final draft of the Constitution that would be presented to the American public. Over the course of four days, the committee undertook t...

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... students were suspended by a school official. Consequently, the students and their parents brought legal action against the school authorities. Eventually, the case went all the way to the Supreme Court. The justices of the Supreme Court emphasized that school authorities have the right to make school rules and control student conduct; however, this right does not allow school officials to infringe on the constitutional rights of students. Furthermore, they stated ... , press, religion, assembly, and petition. Domestic tranquility is insured by the government's defense reform plan consis...

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... all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof," (U.S. Const. art. I, S 8). Marshall explained in his case opinion that the federal government has the implied power to create a national bank because it would be impossible ... to list each and every power that the government could have in a single document. He says that if this were the case, the Constitution, "would partake of the prolixity of a legal code, and co...

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... professional army. The Founding Fathers included the second amendment in the Bill of Rights because they feared the Government might tyrannize the people. Unless, the people had the right to defend themselves as a country. The Founding Fathers thought that the country would benefit from guns possessed by citizens enabling them to defend themselves at all times. This notion is defended by a quote by Thomas Jefferson in a letter he wrote to ... Major John Cartwright. He wrote: "We established, however some, although not all its important principles. The constitutions of most of our states...

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... can perform facial recognition and is successful even if it doesn't scan the entire face. Furthermore, the NSA has the legal right to spy on all foreigners anywhere. Now since one knows some of the spying devices being used on us lets discover the liberties we've given up. Since the Patriot act the Government ceased public immigration hearings and also withheld "sensitive information" ... to understand; avoid abbreviations that you use within your organization. And last, provide a return address on both the body of the letter and the envelope, include the date. Protection of civil libert...

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... On the other hand someone else will believe they are successful just by graduating. However success that stems from failure is the most intriguing to me. Perhaps one of the most significant examples of a failure that translates to success is how the current United States were formed. The United States are the product of the failure of the articles of confederation. The ... even difference in gender. These are all factors that can play a big part in drastically changing one persons view of success to another. The idea of what makes a person successful is quite an interesting concept, is s...

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... views. This would take away from the judge's power to "merely judge " (Federalist 78) because they will be biased in their rulings. Montesquieu explained this phenomenon clearly by stating, "there is no liberty, if the judiciary power be not separated from the legislative and executive. Were it joined with the legislative, the life and liberty of the subject would be exposed to arbitrary ... control; for the judge would be then the legislator. Were it joined to the executive power, the judge might behave with ... in their decision. I believe that the Supreme Court rules impartially whe...

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... interests primarily, rather they were there to aid the Filipinos in establishing a stable country. As Senator Platt explained Those who believe in Providence see, or think they see, that God has placed upon this govenrment the solemn duty of providing for the people of these islands a govenrment based upon the principle of liberty no matter how many difficulties the problem may present (Miller 21). Along with ... " metaphor remained important even after hostilities had ended, since optimistic features focused on the bright future for the Philippines' youngsters. The United States' emerge...

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... control laws do not work. The Constitution states that all citizens have the right to own firearms. It was a right that many of the Founding Fathers held to great esteem, a right to never be denied. During the creation of the Constitution, Samuel Adams felt so strongly about gun ownership that he called for an amendment to outlaw any restrictions on citizens owning guns (Hatch). ... Some gun-control advocates have their own way to get around the Second Amendment. They state that the "right of the people " in its context of the Constitution is referring to the state. Meaning, it ... basi...

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... requiring rotation in office and permitting recall votes to be held by the state legislatures. They also wanted a separately elected executive council, which would relieve the senate of its share in the appointment power. However, the Federalists did not agree to either of these terms. They pointed out that the Senate could do nothing on its own. In order to pass any legislation, it needed ... agreement in the House of Representatives.    The Antifederalists' opposition to the office of presidency was surprisingly limited. While some feared that the Untied States was creeping toward mo...

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... now, federal law excludes a purchaser only if he/she 'has been adjudicated as a mental defective' or involuntarily committed to a psychiatric facility". The law does not make any extreme restrictions. An extreme restriction could be what type of neighborhood you live in. It could also be who your family members ... that may have been lost otherwise. Owning a gun can be very important and can save many lives in its lifetime. On the opposite side, with more and more guns flooding the streets of our cities, police and CSIs have their work cut out for them. "Responsible adults with han...

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... upkeep the standards by which the position requires. Moreover, the act of 1789 will come into play and have great impact years later in the Marbury vs. Madison case. In the most important judicial decision in U.S. history, the Supreme Court empowered itself to be the final authority on the legality of government activity. This shifted the balance of government power to the judiciary, upset the ... federalist system envisioned by the founders, and enabled federal courts consisting of unelected ... determine how to handle conflicting federal and state laws. He agrees that the problem is s...

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... and protections of the amendments work for the innocent and wrongfully accused. Although everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law, the court is faced with the decision to determine when this protection does more harm to the citizens by diminishing the efficiency of the legal system than it helps the innocent by protecting their rights. The principles of our democracy rely on the protected rights of the Constitution and its amendments ... , but also the right to live a safe life, protected from crime ... ...

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