Category: Law

You are an attorney who represents Joey Maltese. Joey has been charged with six counts of tax fraud and six counts of tax evasion, embezzlement, and conspiracy to commit murder. The prosecutors in Joeys case contend that Joey poses a threat to public safety. They filed a motion seeking to have Joey held without granting bail pending trial. You conduct a little legal research as follows to see if...

1.    Describe the four reasons why innocent individuals are wrongly convicted.    eyewitness misidentification     False confessions    government mis-conduct (e.g., an overzealous prosecutor)    inadequate legal representation 2.    In your opinion, what would be the most effective way to lower the number...

1.    Describe the four reasons why innocent individuals are wrongly convicted.    eyewitness misidentification     False confessions    government mis-conduct (e.g., an overzealous prosecutor)    inadequate legal representation 2.    In your opinion, what would be the most effective way to lower the number...

FOR EACH VIDEO, REVIEW THE THREE THINGS THAT MUST BE PRESENT TO ALLOW THE USE OF FORCE AND DISCUSS IF YOU BELIEVE OR NOT THAT EACH ONE IS PRESENT SUPPORTING YOUR ANSWER WITH A SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE VIDEO MAKING A SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO THE SELECTION OF TIME VIDEO.So, for example: The 4:32 (that is, 4 minutes and 32 seconds) video shows that the person had the opportunity to cause harm because...

**ESSAY QUESTION ONE**During the semester we looked at a number of court cases and legislative acts passed to remedy racial discrimination in the US from Slavery up until the Civil Rights Movement.  In the latter part of the semester, we began to explore racial inequality and disparities in the criminal justice system.  Both Chapter 3 of our text and the film The 13th  argue the...

A. What is the main points of Mr. Wachtels article?B. List  and describe the two areas the author suggests where comments could be solicited.C. What do you think of Mr. Wachtels ideas , if implemented could it help improve quality policing in the United States?  Why? or Why not? 

The Term Paper should address a homeland security law or policy issue or problem. It can relate to your job, the job you want to have, an issue in your jurisdiction, or another jurisdiction. The topic can be a national or global issue. What interests you the most? What topic do you want to know more about?Pick an issue that will stretch your knowledge and experience and propose something you...