PAPER 1:
Locate a recent criminal Supreme Court case you find interesting.
Provide a brief summary and properly cite the case.
Write a 700- paper in which you answer the following questions:
What interested you about this case?
What are the sources, purposes, and jurisdictions of the criminal law related to this case?
What is accomplice liability and criminal liability? How does it relate to the case?
What is the difference between the various elements of crime, including actus reus, mens rea, and concurrence? How do they relate to the case?
PAPER 2:
Locate two cases that discuss various types of criminal defenses.
Write a 700-word case analysis in which you identify and examine the types of criminal defenses that were used. Include the following:
Explain the nature and types of defenses used in the cases and what evidence was used to demonstrate the defense.
Describe how justification and excuse play a role in the cases.
Describe the outcome of each case
PAPER 3:
Write a 1,050- paper that describes roles and functions of individuals in the criminal justice system and how victimization affects each role.
Evaluate the roles of prosecutor, defense attorney, criminal, and victim.
Summarize how victimization affects each role.
Answer the following questions:
What are the goals of sentencing associated with each role?
What are the goals of alternative sanctions?
What recommendations do you have regarding victims’ rights?
NEED TO HAVE THESE IN BY THURSDAY APRIL 6TH
