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Medieval Justice
Medieval Justice and Law in England was first dominated by the feudal lords under the feudal system. Thenby Magna Carta which was the formation of the a parliment (Medieval Justice and Law). -
Jan 1, 1166
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta became the basis for English citizen's rights. The purpose of the Magna Carta was to curb the King and make him govern by the old English laws that had prevailed before the Normans came. The Magna Carta was a collection and was considered to be the beginning of constitutional government in England (Medievil life and times.com). -
Middle Ages
The law in The Middle Ages was based on old Germanic ideas and customs whichwas also influenced by the Roman law system (thefinertimes.com). -
Federal Court System
The U.S. federal court system is created by the Judiciary Act (ProQuest, 2011). -
Juvenile Courts
The Whittier State school opens in California, establishing the state's juvenile system (ProQuest, 2011). -
Prohibition Act
Prohibition begins after the 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibiting liquor in the U.S (ProQuest, 2011). -
Miranda Rights
In Miranda v. Arizona , the Supreme Court rules that all persons accused of a crime must be informed of their constitutional rights including the right against self-incrimination and the right to an attorney (ProQuest, 2011). -
USA Patriot Act
President George W. Bush signs the USA Patriot Act (ProQuest, 2011) -
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court rules in Skinner v. Switzer that a death row inmate can try to gain access to DNA evidence that can prove his innocence (ProQuest, 2011).
