| Restraining Orders to Protect the Victim of Abuse |
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| A restraining order is a court order that is issued to protect someone who is being harassed, abused, or threatened. Restraining orders protect battered spouses and their children. Restraining orders typically direct the alleged perpetrator to stop doing certain acts or to stay away from the victim's home or workplace. There are several types of restraining orders: domestic violence restraining orders, harassment restraining orders, and child abuse restraining orders. This article discusses each type of restraining order, how to obtain a restraining order, and the consequences for violating a restraining order. More... |
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| Eyewitness Identification Evidence |
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| While very dramatic at trial, eyewitness evidence can be unreliable. Numerous scientific studies have been conducted on the accuracy of eyewitness identification. Some social scientists estimate that erroneous eyewitness identification is responsible for a large percentage of wrongful convictions. However, jurors tend to believe that eyewitness testimony is accurate. This article discusses the factors that affect the accuracy of eyewitness identification and what the courts are doing to reduce the number of wrongful convictions. More... |
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| Federal Court System Overview |
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| The federal court system consists of federal trial courts and two levels of federal appellate courts--courts of appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. More... |
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| Overview of Administrative Law |
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| Administrative law is the body of law that is created by the rules, regulations, and decisions of federal, state, and municipal administrative agencies.
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| A Court's Inherent Powers |
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| Courts are created by statute. Their jurisdiction or authority is limited to the areas specified by the law, together with the inherent powers possessed by all courts. Inherent powers are powers reasonably necessary for the administration of justice. They are powers considered essential to the existence and proper functioning of the court. This article discusses a court's inherent power to regulate the judicial system, to regulate the practice of law, and to adopt court rules.More... |
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