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Insanity Defence

The ethical strains of mental illness as a defence to criminal behavior. IStock I would like to begin by wishing everyone reading this a Happy Thanksgiving. Wishing you all a joyous day of eating, family, and gratefulness. In the United States legal system there exists a term called the insanity defence. Insanity defense is something that a defendant pleads that admits to the crime however removes the criminal aspect of the action. In other words, if pleaded the insanity de

Aryav Sharma

3 days ago3 min read

Investigational Rights

Adobe Stock Several rights exist for those being detained or investigated. These rights serve primarily to protect and to avoid abuse of power of those investigating or detaining. There are (in my view) mainly five rights every person is entitled to during an investigation. Primarily, the Fourth Amendment. Formally written in the Constitution as ” The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,

Aryav Sharma

Nov 134 min read

Cyberbullying and Law

Should workplaces and schools monitor student social media accounts? Shutterstock In a modern world social media is essential to staying connected with one's broader school community, however there have been instances in which social media has been used to cause harm. In an effort to avoid harm, many have wondered if social media accounts of students should be monitored to avoid forms of harm. To answer this question both the legal and ethical implications of doing so must be

Aryav Sharma

Oct 303 min read