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Scientific Evidence

Scientific evidence is demonstrative evidence or evidence that is introduced to prove a fact by some mode other than oral testimony. Scientific evidence is obtained by using the scientific method, a process of scientifically investigating...

Quo Warranto

A writ in quo warranto, which is Latin for "by what warrant," is an extraordinary legal remedy. It challenges the wrongful exercise of powers or requires a person to show by what authority the person holds an office. A common quo warranto...

Traffic Court

Traffic courts are responsible for trying all cases involving violations of traffic rules and regulations. Generally, traffic offenses are divided into two categories: parking violations and moving violations. Parking violations include illegal...

Recidivism of Sex Offenders

Registration of Sex Offenders

Following incarceration, most convicted sex offenders are released to community supervision. Many states have enacted laws authorizing the maintenance of a central registry of sex...

Indian Tribal Courts

Congress has plenary or complete authority over Indian affairs. This means that Congress has unlimited discretion to regulate affairs on an Indian reservation. Under federal law, Indian nations are quasi-sovereign; that is, they have power in...