Video and Multimedia

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Video Links

Video 1: Battered Woman Syndrome: Defending Domestic Violence Victim Lisa Grimshaw

Description: This video discusses the case of Lisa Grimshaw and battered woman syndrome as a legal defense.

Video 2: Why Legalizing Marijuana Is Stuck in Legal Limbo

Description: This video discusses the legalization of marijuana in some states and resulting conflict between federal and state law.

Audio Link

Audio 1: A Rhode Island Lawmaker Says It’s Time to Eliminate Outdated Laws

Description: This audio clip discusses a Rhode Island lawmaker’s attempt to eliminate outdated laws.

Web Resources

Web 1: The Code of Hammurabi

Description: This link provides a translation of the Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest examples of a recorded legal code.

Web 2: Bill of Rights of the United States of America (1791)

Description: The link provides information about the Bill of Rights, one of the most important documents in the American criminal justice system.