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Megan's Law; Problems Associated with Implementation, 1996.
A paper about Megan's Law; laws concerning community notification if convicted sex offenders are being allowed to live in an affected community.
6,420 words (approx. 25.7 pages), 80 sources, $ 148.95
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This paper deals with the problems in implementing Megan's Law also known as community notification laws for sex offenders This paper lays out in great detail the problems this law presents to law enforcement officers. The author argues that Megan?s Law has a lot of flaws and questions that must be addressed.
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" In the wake of the murder of seven-year-old Megan Kanka by a convicted sex offender, the State passed a series of bills designed to toughen the states handling of sex offenders. These bills Senate No. 13-1994 and Assembly No.85-1994, commonly known as Megan?s Law, range in scope from requiring convicted sexual offenders to provide blood specimen?s to a DNA database, to studying the effectiveness of the state?s treatment center of sexual offenders. These bills address the danger of recidivism by sex offenders. It requires the registration of sex offenders to their local police. If their municipality does not have a local police department, they must register with the State Police. They must verify their address with the police every three months. The most controversial provision of Megan?s Law is the community notification provision that provides notification when a sex offender will be let out of prison at least 45 days before they are released. The bills passed both houses by an unanimous vote. It was signed into law by Governor Whitman on October 31, 1994. (Dougherty)"
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Megan's Law, 2006.
An in-depth discussion regarding Megan's Law.
5,054 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at Megan's Law. According to the paper, Megan's Law was named after 7-year old Megan Kanka of Hamilton Township, New Jersey who was raped and murdered by her neighbor. The paper discusses how Megan's Law violates past sexual offender's constitutional rights and does not improve safety in communities in which accused sexual offenders reside.
Table of Contents:
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Emergence of Megan's Law
Megan's Law: Questions of Constitutionality
CHAPTER 2
Literature and Opinions
CHAPTER 3
Megan's Law in Different State
CHAPTER 4
Author's Opinion
Conclusion
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"In our society, everyone should be entitled to one mistake. After all, nobody in this world is a perfect law abiding citizen. After one makes a mistake, they should learn from this experience and use it before acting in the future. In other words, they deserve a second chance. Megan's Law makes that second chance impossible. The creation of sexual offender registries and informative materials (i.e. Ahearn's example of flyers) make it more difficult for past sexual offenders to lead normal lives after they finish their sentence. It leaves more of a possibility that a sexual offender may not be accepted or welcomed into their community. Most likely when a community finds out a sexual offender is living in their neighborhood, the community will isolate themselves from the offender."
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Megan's Law, 2002.
A paper which analyzes the issues surrounding Megan's Law, a reform in the law regarding sexual offenders.
1,054 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper discusses how law is a powerful cornerstone of society, establishing both an orderly set of rules and regulations as well as serving as an impetus for social change. Over the past few decades, the law has brought many advances in society, from preserving a woman?s right to choose an abortion (Roe v. Wade), ordering public schools to desegregate (Brown v. Board of Education), and from increasing awareness regarding sexual offenders. The paper shows, however, before these social changes could occur and laws could be enacted, a tragic event (such as a murder, racial tensions, etc.) frequently had to occur. In the case of Megan?s law, a little girl had to be violently raped and murdered before legislators decided to reform the laws concerning sexual offenders. This paper analyzes and examines the multitude of issues related to Megan?s Law. Part II provides an overview of Megan?s Law. In Part III, the pros and cons of sex offender registration and public notification are outlined and evaluated. Lastly, this paper concludes with recommendations for improving Megan?s Law.
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"While there are numerous advantages to Megan?s Law, there are disadvantages as well. Critics of Megan?s Law call it a ?modern-day scarlet letter,? a probation that in effect never ends. (Pitts). As such, Megan?s Law arguably contradicts the notion that after an individual has paid his/her debt to society, he/she is entitled to a second chance without fear of vigilantism. (Pitts, BBC). Opponents of Megan?s Law argue that it is not highly effective, especially given that only 80% of pedophiles comply with registration requirements in the United States, compared with 97% in the United Kingdom. (BBC). Additionally, opponents of Megan?s Law point out that most cases of child abuse occur within the family, and suggest that victims may remain silent if they believe a family member will be denounced. (BBC)."
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Megan's Law in Hawaii, 2002.
This paper reviews the history of Hawaii?s Megan?s Law, laws aimed at people convicted of sex-related crimes that require community notification of the release of offenders and the establishment of a registry of offenders.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that Hawaii's laws regarding sexual offenders have nothing in particular unique about them as they are modeled on successful laws passed in other States, including California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The paper states that the Hawaii?s Supreme Court struck down Megan?s Law, as enacted by the State of Hawaii, on November, 21 2001, because they ruled that it violated due process, right to privacy and equal protection under the law. The author believes that Hawaii made an error in its original version of Megan?s Law when it did not contain provisions for allowing convicted sex offenders out of the requirements of registering in a meaningful amount of time.
Table of Contents
History of Registering Sex Offenders in Hawaii
Registering Sex Offenders and Public Access
Known Problems with Offenders Not Registering
Problems with Offenders Housing
Legal Statues
Unique Provisions of the Law
Current Stats
Where does Megan?s Law Stand in Hawaii / Opposition to the Law
Conclusions
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"The State maintains a database that citizens can access from any county police station headquarters in their area. The database contains information on all those convicted of any crimes, as well as sex crimes. The weak point of the database seems to be that if your sexual crime was not committed in Hawaii, there seems no provision for accessing information about the person or the crime. The computers are accessible during normal business hours Monday through Friday. The State used to have a website that could be accessed but because Megan?s Law, as it was written by the Legislature in Hawaii, was struck down by the Hawaiian Supreme Court that web site has go off line. The Legislature has sense rewritten the law. According to the State?s official governmental website you can still access the information on line but when you click on the link you go to a page that says it is still under construction."
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Megan's Law, 2004.
This paper argues that Megan's Law, which requires persons convicted of sexual crimes to register where they are living after being released from prison, is constitutional.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 54.95
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This paper explains that critics of Megan's Law, which has been adopted in some version of the original New Jersey statute in all fifty states, contend that the law infringes on the constitutional rights of the sex offenders. The author points out that sexual offenders question the registration requirements based on the fact that the offenders feel they are facing a type of double jeopardy. The paper relates that the problem with Megan?s Law is not its constitutionally, but rather that the legal process for the law may have some flaws because legislatures tend to respond to horrifying sexual crimes through hurried legal responses.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Megan Kanka
First Megan?s Law
Constitutionality
Legal Process
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"?Megan's Law is named for 7-year-old Megan Kanka, a New Jersey girl who was raped and killed in 1994 by a child molester who moved in across the street from her house.? In July, 1994, Megan was sexually molested and brutally killed by a repeat sexual offender named Jesse Timmendequas. Timmendequas had been convicted two times of serious sexual offenses and he lived in a house with two other sex offenders right across the street from Megan Kanka. Timmendequas had recently been released from a New Jersey prison and treatment center for individuals with compulsive and repetitive sexual habits."
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Megan's Law, 2005.
An opinion paper in favor of Megan's Law, which is aimed at protecting society against child molesters.
2,154 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper presents a close-up examination of Megan's Law. It provides a background blueprint of how Megan's Law was developed and what it means to both victims and perpetrators nationwide. It provides a detailed discussion about constitutional issues and presents arguments from both sides of the coin regarding rights. It addresses the future of Megan's Law and where it may lead.
From the Paper
"Imagine having a little girl who walks around the corner to school each day. Now imagine she talks about a nice man who stands in his yard and waters the lawn and talks to her as she walks by. Now imagine finding out that he has raped three little girls in the past and they were all about your daughter's age. What would your reaction be? Would you be angry and state had you only known he lived there you would have showed your daughter a different route or walked her to school each day yourself to keep her safe? These were the issues that provided a platform for Megan's Law."
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Megan's Law, 2007.
An overview of Megan's law and discussion on whether it can be considered fair.
2,346 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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Megan's Law requires known sex offenders to register their address with the state in which they live. The basis for the law was Washington State's 1990 Community Protection Act. However, it was the rape and murder of 7 year old Megan Kanka that prompted public demand for comprehensive community notification. This paper looks at how since that time the law has come under debate due to its potential violation of first amendment laws and the denial of the right to privacy of the sex offenders. It explores both sides of the issue and supports the thesis that Megan's law is necessary and that notification should not only be pursued, but that it should be pursued aggressively.
Outline:
Elements of the Law
The Controversy
Parents vs. Law Enforcement
Where Do We Draw the Line?
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"The number of known sex offenders in the United States is staggering. The state of New York alone has more than 14,000 sex offenders on its registry (New York Attorney General). The first portion of Megan's law that requires registration is not the source of controversy in recent debates. The law is relatively clear on the registration process. This process is largely under the control of law enforcement. Under the first portion of Megan's Law the types of offenders are divided into three types. They are classified as Level 1 (low risk), Level 2 (moderate risk), and Level 3 (high risk) (New York Attorney General). This portion of the law is uniform across the country. "
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Megan's Law, 2006.
This paper argues for the necessity of Megan's Law.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper explains that "Megan's Law" requires all 50 states to enact laws that force sex offenders to register in their places of residence and requires law enforcement to notify schools, day care centers, and parents in the area of the presence of the sex offender. The author points out that major reasons for this law are that child sex offenders have an extremely high rate of recidivism or subsequent offenses against children, that most child sex offenders are known to their victims and that children are far less likely to report a sexual incident to an adult. The paper states that opponents of Megan's Law note that the system has serious flaws such as the numerous ways to get around the current registration and the sometimes disastrous effects of registration on the prior offender.
From the Paper
"However, there are numerous solutions to this problem. Current pending legislation would require re-registration every 90 days, and would require personal appearances to register. Further ideas are to incorporate GPS systems to track sex offenders. Both situations would allow law enforcement to better track these offenders. Furthermore, even if 100,000 are not tracked currently, this does not negate the system for the 400,000 sex offenders who are currently tracked."
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Megan's Law, 2002.
An analysis of Megan's Law, a monument to the little girl who didn't have to die.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper tells the story of Megan Kanka, the 7 year-old girl from suburban New Jersey who was raped and killed by her neighbor, a two-time convicted sex offender. Megan's Law requires convicted sex-offenders to register where they will be living once they are released from jail. The paper describes the implementation and implications of this federal law, and presents conflicting opinions regarding this law.
From the Paper
"Megan Kanka was someone?s daughter, sister, and best friend. She had happiness, dreams, and promise, just like every other seven-year-old girl. Now, she will never get to go to her prom or wedding, and she will never embrace her family again. Jesse Timmedequas, a two-time sex offender, took all of that away, brutally and permanently. Sexual offenders should be forced to register with the police department every time that they move into a new neighborhood and this information should be easily accessed by anyone."
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Megan's Law, 2008.
Explores whether Megan's Law is constitutional and suggests an alternative approach to sex offenders.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper argues that the legality of Megan's Law and other laws regarding sex offenders must be re-assessed to ensure that both the public safety and individual rights are upheld. The author contends that, with the current legal system surrounding sex offenders, not only are the punished sex offenders not treated justly under the Fifth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the Constitution but also the law is useless. The author proposes that offenders with minor and mild sex crimes, who had had extensive therapy and an extensive background check to ensure that they are not likely to perform a dangerous sex crime, should be given one chance to redeem themselves after they serve their time; however, more dangerous criminals, such as pedophiles and repeat offenders, should be locked up in prison for life with out parole. Includes an annotated bibliography.
From the Paper
"In McKune v. Lile, a convicted sex offender who was serving his term in prison said the new state program that required its participants to acknowledge and admit to the crimes that they were sentenced to was a violation of the Fifth Amendment of self incrimination. The Supreme Court over ruled that notion because the state program was a rehabilitation program and saw more benefits then consequences."
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Megan's Law, 2002.
Argumentative paper against Megan's Law - which compels authorities to notify a neighborhood if a convicted child abuser is living in their midst.
632 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 22.95
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This is persuasive essay on Megan?s Law and how it is unjust to the offender. It examines what the goals and intentions of the law are and how they seem not to be effective. Argues that the law restricts individual's privacy and causes mass panic among the public.
From the Paper
"President Clinton signed Megan?s Law on May 17, 1996. The law is named after seven year old Megan Kanka, who was raped and murdered by a twice convicted sex offender (Miller 1998). There are two main goals of the law. One is the Sex Offender Registration, whereby each state and the federal government are compelled to register persons who have been convicted of sex crimes against children. The second goal of the law is Community Notification. Under this goal, each state and the federal government are compelled to make available to the public private and personal information on convicted sex offenders (http://www.meganslaw.org)."
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Megan's Law, 2004.
This paper discusses a survey of constitutional issues surrounding Megan's Laws.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 29 sources, APA, $ 95.95
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A survey of the constitutional issues surrounding Megan's Laws is examined in this paper. The writer looks at the statute that requires the registration of sex offenders with local officials when they move into a neighborhood. The writer examines variations of the statute. Further, the writer looks at opposition to the statute in addition to court rulings on the law.
From the Paper
"Today every state in the nation as well as the federal government has enacted a Megan's Law statutes. Essentially these laws require that convicted sexual offenders register with local authorities when they move into a neighborhood. The laws also require that local residents be notified when such offenders move into their communities. In some cases, these laws allow the publishing of sexual offenders addresses on the Internet as a means of public notification. A third variation of such statutes also requires that sexual offenders who have ... "
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Megan's Law, 2001.
An argumentative paper addressing the issue of notification regarding sexual offenders living in one's area.
2,470 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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It is the argument of this paper that justification for the notification of communities to the presence of sex offenders far outweighs any counter argument. People should most definitely be notified of sex offenders in their neighborhoods. This notification should not only be attempted but should be aggressively pursued to assure total coverage.
From the Paper
"To hear on the news of a brutal rape and murder of a small child somewhere across the country is disturbing enough. To hear of such an outrage in your own neighborhood can bring, fear provoking agony. Imagine the reaction of the mother of 7 year old Megan Kanka when she found out that the man who lived across the street and murdered her daughter had two previous convictions as a sex offender. Why hadn?t she been informed? The perpetrator had paid his debt to society and had his right to privacy. But what about Megan?s right to life? What about her right to an innocent childhood free of the horrors of sexual molestation? A value judgement must be made on this issue. Protecting the life of an innocent child must be valued more highly than the privacy rights of a convicted felon. People have not only a right to be notified of sexual offenders living in their neighborhoods, but they have a right to demand that officials make an aggressive effort to notify them. The nation as a whole overwhelming seems ready to make this judgement."
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The Implementation of New Bankruptcy Laws, 2005.
A critical examination of recent federal bankruptcy laws implemented in 2005.
2,805 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This paper discusses how new federal bankruptcy laws are making it more difficult for consumers to file. It points out that these laws have affected not only US consumers, but the economy, government, and the legal field as well. The paper examines the new changes implemented in order to determine the effects the new laws have had and exactly why so many people are filing for bankruptcy protection. Although many consumers and civil right groups disagree with the decision, many law makers agreed that something had to be done to prevent the abuse of bankruptcy protection. The paper maintains that the new bankruptcy laws were designed to help prevent the abuse of bankruptcy and allow citizens who really need to file an opportunity to start fresh. It concludes that, by understanding the new laws implemented into the bankruptcy system, one can gain a greater appreciation for whom the laws are designed for and hopefully prevent their abuse.
From the Paper
"Now, however, the new laws are much harder on both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filers. Some changes made to the federal bankruptcy laws just make sense. The first change implemented was that "people would be required to receive some type of credit counseling within 180 days of them filing a petition for bankruptcy". While working at a law firm I was able to attend bankruptcy court and hear of people who were filing for the third and fourth time. I was astounded at how the judge just "wiped all the debt away". I think I could have been more sympathetic if it was their first time, but by the fourth time you have filed bankruptcy, it should be a clear indication that something is wrong. This new legislation allows people to get help and learn how to manage their finances. I feel that in our education system we do not focus on such things as budgeting and finances for our high school youth who are so naive about credit and the dangers of credit cards once they graduate. When I turned 18, I had credit offers piling up in my campus box. Although my parents had warned be about using the credit cards, the offers were too good to resists. The "easy payments of only $12 dollars a month" were so appealing I too became a "credit card binger". I feel that implementing some sort curriculum our school systems would better educate and prepare students graduating to endure the credit card hagglers and all the wonderful offers they shove in our campus boxes."
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Zipf's Law and Benford's Law, 2007.
An analysis of the mathematical significance and applications of Zipf's Law and Benford's Law.
1,279 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper addresses both Zipf's Law and Benford's Law. It describes the theories of each law in detail and discusses how they can be applied to various situations. It describes Zipf's Law as not a theoretical law, but rather an experimental law. The paper then discusses the significance of these two laws to the field of mathematics.
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"However, there is some lack of precision where this is concerned. Most items have to occur a number of times that is actually an integer (Li, n.d.). In other words, a word that is seen within a document cannot appear in that document 2.5 number of times. It either must appear, in this example, 2 times or three times, since there cannot be an area of the document where only 1/2 of the word appears. Despite the fact that there is some variation and lack of precision, however, when wide ranges are examined and one only desires to have a relatively close approximation, many of the natural phenomena that are seen in this world do obey Zipf's law (Li, n.d.). This is seen to hold true as long as the individual examining the issue is not looking for scientific precision and will accept the slight variation that is seen."
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