The first step in analyzing Butler's conception of jury nullification is to examine problems which Butler claims cause a need for a solution. ... In any policy discussion, formulation of a plausible and effective solution clearly must be based upon the nature of the problem. ... However, Butler does cite past and contemporary administration of the death penalty, disparities between punishments for white-collar crimes and punishments for other crimes, more severe penalties for crack cocaine users than for powder cocaine users, and the high rate of incarceration of African-American men.2 Al...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Gun Control The basic premise of the constitution is to allow people to the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Someone else cannot take one's right to life. However there are times when people try. When that time comes, the victim must have a way to protect himself. A handgun ca...

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• Grade Level: High School

(A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer, of (D) any destructive device. ...

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• Grade Level: Graduate