Academic Disciplines: Law and Justice as Your Future Subjects
No man is above the law and no man is below it; nor do we ask any man’s permission when we ask him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right; not asked as a favor.
Theodore Roosevelt
Well, law is one of the oldest and greatest creations of people which can be admired or hated, but it can be never violated. The first written mentioning of laws can be found in Ancient Egypt in the 3000 BC. Of course, modern law is much multifaceted than those first ancient laws. However, ancient people considered many legal issues concerning various crimes: murders, robbery, etc. Thus, such professions as lawyers, prosecutors may be placed in the range of the oldest ones. In spite of the long history, law as an academic discipline started its existence quite recently, a few centuries ago.
In terms of this discipline you may study such branches as constitutional law, criminal law, administrative law, international law, property law, labor law, family law, immigration law, etc. Each branch of this academic discipline deals with various issues. Law students study numerous laws, consider different cases and learn to interpret laws. What features of character and skills you may need if you decide to study this academic discipline?
You should develop your analytical skills. Your future career presupposes deep analysis and drawing the correct conclusions.
You should train your memory. You will have to learn and remember numerous laws to be able to solve cases.
You must be very attentive. You cannot afford missing any detail, anything at all, even if it may seem a trifle thing. Such “trifles” may define further lives of many people.
If you want to study international law, you may need to learn several (at least one) foreign language.
The last thing, but the most important, is to remember that you must stay calm, objective and impartial.
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Time For A Constitutional Convention
When in the course of human events it becomes clear that a portion of the American public no longer understands the clear and unambiguous words of our Constitution it is necessary to further clarify already simple and plain language that even your average third grader in 1776 could have understood. As such I propose that the time for a Constitutional Convention to aid in the process of dumbing down the Constitution of these United States is at hand and I do propose the following amendments.
Please forgive me for, what will be seen by many, as a radical step, but I propose nothing that I do not deem absolutely necessary for the furtherance of this good Republic and the proper functioning of our government.
Amendment XXVIII
In order to make clear that there is a limit on the power of Congress to tax the public and spend taxes that are gathered, the words “as defined only by the following list of obligations” should be added to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution so that it will read: “The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States as defined only by the following list of obligations; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;” in order to make it clear what James Madison and the founding fathers meant when they wrote it (ref: Federalist 41 by James Madison).
Further it is proposed that the following be added to the end of this article: “That should any representative in the Congress of these United States propose, vote in favor of or in any other way attempt to pass any legislation that proposes either a tax or expenditure on any item or program not justified in Article I, Section 8 shall be immediately impeached by the House, tried by the Senate and upon being found guilty shall be removed from office and barred from holding any future public office or trust.”
Amendment XXIX
In order to make clear that it is the President who is Commander in Chief of the armed forces and that Congress’s only role in the military is to declare war and provide for funds as they see fit it is proposed that Article 2, Section 2 be changed so that it will read as follows: “The President and not any member of Congress (even if she is the first woman Speaker of the House) shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States”
Amendment XXX
That in order to make clear the powers of the Supreme Court of these United States Article 3, Section 2 of the Constitution shall have wording added so that it shall read as follows: “The judicial Power shall extend to all Cases, in Law and Equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of the United States, and Treaties made, or which shall be made, under their Authority but not to the power to rewrite the Constitution and usurp the role of the Legislature to legislate and create law. But that should any act by any public official violate the limited powers of government granted under this Constitution or infringe upon the rights of any citizen it shall be deemed null and void by this Supreme Court. And that the test for such infringement shall be higher than the claim that one was simply offended by the actions of another or that they were caused severe mental anguish at hearing something they do not like. “
Amendment XXXI
That in order to make it clear even to a ripe tomato what the blatantly obvious meaning of Amendment I to this Constitution is the words “a national church” shall be added and the first mention of the word “religion” shall be struck and that the word “thereof” shall be replaced with “religion” so that it will read even more clearly “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of a national church, or prohibiting the free exercise religion.”
Amendment XXXII
That in order to make completely crystal clear the meaning of Amendment II to this Constitution additional wording shall be added so that it reads: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people, as in individual people (i.e. the citizens themselves) and not the government or any government entity, to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Amendment XXXIII
That in order to properly define the words “no” or “not” as used often to state a prohibition on the state from engaging in certain acts all instances of the word “no” or “not” shall be replaced with “no, and we really mean no as in never,” or “not, as it don’t even think about it ’cause it isn’t going to happen no matter how hard you try to justify it,” respectively.
Amendment XXXIV
That to alleviate some of the confusion concerning the Fourth Amendment to this Constitution the term “unreasonable” shall be underlined, bolded and italicized to draw proper attention to it and that examples of “probable cause” shall be given so that it will now read: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonablesearches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause which includes, but is not limited to, the following non-exhaustive list: threatening to blow up buildings, threatening to commit acts of murder or other terrorist acts, purchasing large quantities of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer and renting a Rider truck, acting in such a manner that draws suspicion before boarding an airplane, taking flying lessons but not being concerned about how to land the plane, inciting others to commit acts of terror, being caught on video tape or other recording medium accepting a bribe and so on but NOT, for example, the random searching of vehicles and the harassment of citizens on a road on New Years Eve because someone, somewhere may have consumed too much alcohol or other such nonsense, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
Amendment XXXV
That in order to make it clear that the death penalty is indeed constitutional and not considered “cruel and unusual punishment” and that it is acceptable to deprive one of life as punishment, an additional sentence shall be added to the end of the amendment V so that it clearly reads: “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. That means that we have the right to deprive criminals of life if they are found guilty after due process of law so quit your damn whining.” And that amendment VIII shall be made to read “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted and that depriving people of life after due process is not cruel and unusual punishment because we just said that it was allowed in Amendment V.“
And finally (at least for this go around) …
Amendment XXXVI
That in order to make it clear that government is not the solution to the problems of the people, Amendment X to the Constitution shall be clarified so that it shall read: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people because all you bureaucrats in Washington DC are not capable of managing our lives as well the vast majority of us are. And for those in society who are not capable of managing their own lives they can live off the generous charity of the rest of us. So you bureaucrats please keep your greedy little hands out of our wallets and stop trying to be our parents because you really, honestly and truly suck at it.”
The path of constitutional law has indeed run through the Nation’s most pivotal events and controversies—from the Civil War to the Cold War, from industrialization to the computer age, and from states’ rights to civil rights. How well has the Constitution mediated society’s most basic conflicts? What are the most important issues that remain unsettled in constitutional law? And can our Constitution be readily adapted to the challenges on the horizon? In this presentation from UC Berkeley School of Law, six of the nation’s top legal scholars address these questions and more. [10/2005] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 11153]
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Understanding your Constitutional Rights When you are Arrested
When and if you are ever arrested, The Police Officers do not have to read you your rights if they have not asked you any questions regarding the incident of arrest. If you just begin blurting out information about your alleged crime, this information can and most likely be used against you in a court of law.
If and when an Officer/Investigator decides to interrogate/interview you regarding your arrest, they will start by stating ” You have a right to remain silent and that you do not have to answer any questions put to you or make any statements”. Basically, this means exactly what it says! You do not have to speak regarding the incident.
Next, the Officer/Investigator will state “Any statement you make or anything you say will be used in a court of law.” This means, that what you tell the Officer will be used against you in court, if your case should go to trial.
Next, the Officer/Investigator will state “You have the right to have an attorney (lawyer) present before and during the time you answer any questions or make any statement’s.” This means that you do not have to give any information to Law Enforcement until you have an attorney present. When your attorney is present, he/she will advise you on whether you should make a statement or not.
Next, The Officer/Investigator will state ” If you cannot afford an attorney (lawyer), one will be appointed for you without cost by the Court prior to any questions”. Most cities have a procedure for appointing you an attorney at no cost that will come and see you to get your side of the story and represent you in court if the case should go that far.
Next, The Officer/Investigator will state ” You can decide at any time to exercise your rights and not answer any questions or make any statement.” This means that you can begin answering questions, but if you begin to feel uncomfortable, you can stop and let the officer know that you do not wish to make any more statement at this time.
When the Officer/Investigator is finished reading you your Constitutional Rights, you will be asked to give your signature stating that you can read and that you do understand your rights. Signing this just means that you understand. It does not mean that you are admitting to any crime. If you refuse to sign this agreement, most likely the Officer will just note that you do not wish to sign at this time. If you decide to speak about the incident after you are read your rights, everything that you say will either be documented, or recorded and can be used in court.
Making a statement is a decision that you will need to make, obviously when you are under stress. A prosecutor will be reviewing your interrogation and will make a decision as to whether you will be charged with the crime or not. Sometimes by making a statement, they can see that you were acting in self defense or they will see that there actually is enough evidence to charge you with a crime!
The path of constitutional law has indeed run through the Nation’s most pivotal events and controversies—from the Civil War to the Cold War, from industrialization to the computer age, and from states’ rights to civil rights. How well has the Constitution mediated society’s most basic conflicts? What are the most important issues that remain unsettled in constitutional law? And can our Constitution be readily adapted to the challenges on the horizon? In this presentation from UC Berkeley School of Law, six of the nation’s top legal scholars address these questions and more. [10/2005] [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 11153]
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Constitutional Law, Eleventh Edition
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Indian Policy and Constitution – Some Few Facts
Article by Dorte Marine
By the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act 1991 Union Territory of Delhi was redesignated as: -The National Capital Territory of Delhi in 1992
Cultural and Educational Rights are enshrined in: -Article 29-30
Which Article declares that a constitutional amendment is not a law and hence cannot be challenged? -Article 13
The law which imposes penalties retrospectively (retroactively) upon act: already done or which increases the penalties for such act: is known as : -Ex-post-facto law
The most important law enforcing Article 24 prohibiting the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory or other hazardous activities is : -The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986
Under the Chapter Amendment of the Constitution (Article 368 in Part XX) special majority of Parliament means: More than 50% of the total membership of each House and a majority of two-thirds of the members of each House present and voting
In India, the President is the head of the state while the Prime Minister is the head of: -The government
In scheme of bicameral legislature as provided in the Constitution of India, Rajya Sabha represents: -The States of Indian Federation
The Constitution of India has divided the powers between the Centre and the States in terms of: -The Union List, State List and Concurrent List
In comparison with the American Federation which is described as an indestructible union of indestructible states the Indian Federation is:-An Indestructible Union of Destructible States
The leader of the largest opposition party having not less than one-tenth seats of the total strength of the House is recognised as the: -leader of the Opposition in each House of Parliament
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Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints
Constitutional Law for a Changing America: Institutional Powers and Constraints
With meticulous revising and updating throughout, Epstein and Walker streamline material while accounting for recent landmark cases and new scholarship. This seventh edition features two important improvements:
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Leave a commentBoiler Plate Law for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel claims in New York
Article by Nicklaus Misiti
Under the Constitution of the United States, the determination of effective assistance of counsel turns on whether the representation was ?reasonable under the prevailing professional norms.? See, Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 688, 104 S.Ct. 2052, 2065 (1984). New York law requires an assessment of whether ?? the evidence, the law and circumstances of a particular case, viewed together and as of the time of representation, reveals that meaningful representation was provided.? See, People v. Baldi, 54 N.Y.2d 137, 147, 444 N.Y.S. 893, 898 (1981); People v. Satterfield, 66 N.Y.2d 796, 799, 497 N.Y.S2d 903, 908 (1985).
The recent Supreme Court decision, Padilla v. Kentucky, No. 08-651, 2010 U.S. LEXIS 2928 (March 31, 2010), held that criminal defense counsel must inform a client whether their plea carries a risk of immigration consequences. Where such advice is insufficient the defendant has sufficiently alleged that his counsel was constitutionally deficient. In Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668 (1984), the Supreme Court adopted a two-part test for evaluating claims of ineffective counsel generally. The second part of the Strickland test requires a defendant to show that the deficient performance [of counsel] prejudiced the defense. 466 U.S. 668, 687 (1984).
In Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52 (1985), the Supreme Court explained the second part of the Strickland test, also known as the ?prejudice? part, which focused on whether counsel?s constitutionally ineffective performance affected the outcome of the plea process. 474 U.S. 52, 59 (1985).
In People v. McDonald, 1 N.Y. 3d 736, 769 N.Y.S.2d 781 (2003), New York Court of Appeals, relying on the Strickland test, held that in order for a defendant to establish ineffective assistance of counsel, defendant?s allegation must be sufficient to show that there is a reasonable probability that, but for counsel?s error, he would not have pleaded guilty and would have insisted on going to trial. 1 N.Y.3d 109, 114-115, 769 N.Y.S.2d 781, 784-785 (2003).
In McDonald, the supporting affirmation annexed to the defendant?s motion was made by his trial counsel. The affirmation merely stated that counsel misinformed the defendant as to deportation consequences of his guilty plea, but failed to allege that, but for the counsel?s error, the defendant would not have pleaded guilty. 1 N.Y.3d 109, 115 (2003).
In People v. Augusto, 22 Misc.3d 140, 881 N.Y.S.2d 365 (2009), the defendant in that case moved pursuant to CPL 440.10 to vacate a judgment convicting him, upon his plea of guilty, of attempted possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. In support of the motion, the defendant argued that he was denied his right to the effective assistance of counsel during the plea allocation because he was given erroneous advice from his attorney as to the immigration consequences of his plea. The evidence adduced at the hearing established that the defendant?s attorney advised him that there would be no immigration consequences upon taking the plea. The defendant testified further that he was subject to deportation as a result of the plea. Applying the law set by the Court of Appeals in People v. McDonald, 1 N.Y. 3d 109 (2003), the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, Second Department, held that the defendant?s testimony that he would not have pleaded guilty but, rather, would have gone to trial had he been correctly informed of the consequences of his guilty, was sufficient to constitute a legal basis for the relief requested by the defendant, and affirmed the lower court?s order granting the motion to vacate the judgment of conviction. People V. Augusto, 22 Misc.3d 140, 881 N.Y.S.2d 365 (2009).
In People v. Marshall, 2009 NY Slip Op 07519 (N.Y. App. Div. Oct. 22 2009), the defendant in the case pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth degree and waived his right to appeal in return for an agreement that he receive a prison sentence of 3 to 6 years. 2009 NY Slip. Op. 07519 (N.Y. App. Div. Oct. 22 2009). While the defendant’s direct appeal of this conviction was pending, the US Immigration and Naturalization Service served upon him a notice that, as a result of his conviction, deportation proceedings would be initiated against him. The defendant moved to vacate the judgment pursuant to CPL 440.10 because, as the defendant claimed, he only pleaded guilty in reliance on his counsel’s assurance that the resulting conviction would not mandate his deportation under federal law. The Albany County Court denied a hearing to decide defendant’s CPL 440.10 motion. The defendant alleged that his counsel made an “assurance that he would not have to worry about Immigration trying to deport him” if he accepted the plea bargain and entered a guilty plea. 2009 NY Slip. Op. 07519 (N.Y. App. Div. Oct. 22 2009). Appellate Division of Supreme Court, Third Department, noted that ?federal law requires that all deportable aliens be removed from the United States and defines a deportable alien as one who has been convicted of “a violation of . . . any law or regulation of a [s]tate, the United States, or a foreign country relating to a controlled substance (as defined in [21 USC § 802]), other than a single offense involving possession for one’s own use of 30 grams or less of marijuana.” 2009 NY Slip. Op. 07519 (N.Y. App. Div. Oct. 22 2009). The court reversed the Albany County Court?s order and held that, given defendant’s insistence that he would not have pleaded guilty but for his reliance on this alleged misstatement by counsel of applicable federal law, the county court should have held a hearing prior to deciding defendant’s CPL 440.10 motion. 2009 NY Slip Op 07519 (N.Y. App. Div. Oct. 22 2009).
Vanderbilt Law School professor and constitutional law expert Suzanna Sherry discusses the role and responsibility of the Supreme Court in interpreting the Constitution. She also examines the issue of politics and the Court. Sherry is the author of a new book, Judgment Calls: Principle and Politics in Constitutional Law.
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Constitutional Law: Principles and Policies, 4th Edition (Aspen Student Treatise Series)
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