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Law, Crime & Justice Feature Writer: David J. Shestokas

Welcome to Law, Crime and Justice. Society organizes itself around law. The principle idea of the law is to achieve justice, not only in a criminal setting, but in all aspects of human relationships. Law Crime & Justice examines the law and its application in daily life. Aspects of that include the mundane like enforcing a car warranty, to issues of the Constitutional aspects of speech and religion.

Articles examine crime and punishment and how society protects itself. The rights of criminal defendants are explained to show efforts to ensure citizens are treated fairly by their government..

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Feature Writer Articles in Law, Crime & Justice

Obama Health Care Reform and the Constitution
Washington assumes that Congress has the authority to directly regulate the doctor patient relationship. Is there validity to that assumption?
Common Sense Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping can present unique danger. Employing a few preventative measures can help keep the holiday season joyous.
The US Constitution's Twenty-Fourth Amendment
After the Civil War, the vote was extended to members of all races. Some states placed a tax on voting to hold down the black vote.
Twenty-Third Amendment to the US Constitution
The Constitution provided for a seat of government for the United States. It did not provide voting rights for those living there.
The US Constitution's Twenty-Second Amendment
In 1797 George Washington set a precedent that would be followed for 143 years. He retired from office after two terms. Franklin Roosevelt broke the tradition.


Contributing Articles in Law, Crime & Justice

Operation Unite Results in Almost 3000 Arrests
The weekend blitz that was carried out in both countries on Dec. 11 and 12 showed that arrests alone will not stop alcohol-fueled crime and drunk driving.
Grimes v. Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. (2001)
Environmental health ethics is not a new field, but children's rights in nontherapeutic environmental research were not protected until a 2001 court case, Grimes v. KKI.
Mother Killed Toddler Because She Hated Him
Rachel Pfitzner murdered her two-year-old son, Dean Shillingsworth, and threw his body into a pond because "the little bastard" reminded her of his father whom she hated.
GINA Limits Inquiry and Use of Genetic Tests
As of fall 2009 the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA), an important privacy law, became effective for U.S. employers and health insurance plans.
Constructive Dismissal in UK Employment Law
The dismal truth is that when it comes to claiming Constructive Dismissal against a UK employer, an employee is likely to experience disappointment .