Search and Seizure

Two police officers were patrolling in a high-crime neighborhood. They noticed a parked car with two people inside (a driver and a passenger). The officers saw a young woman leaning into the passenger's window and handing the passenger an object, which they could not identify. At this point they approached the car and the woman ...continues

Microsoft Lawsuit is investigated.

Research the Department of Justice lawsuit against Microsoft. 1. What is the current state of the ruling? 2. What is the next step? 3. What effect has any part of this suit had on Microsoft products? 4. What do you believe the future effect will be on Microsoft? 5. Were the courts consistent with precedent or setting a ...continues

Evidence scenario is posed.

1. A young man robbed a woman in a women's restroom at the Washington National Monument. During the robbery, the woman had a good opportunity to see the young man. The woman immediately reported the robbery and described the young man who robbed her. Three days later, a young man (Crews) was improperly and illegally detained. Ph ...continues

Problems with evidence are featured.

1. Connecticut State Trooper Glover was working as an undercover officer in narcotics. He and an informant went to an apartment building in Hartford, where Glover knocked on the door of one of the apartments. A man (the defendant in this case) opened the door and in a 5-to-7 minute period sold $20 worth of heroin to Glover. Glov ...continues

Scientific Evidence

Once again I am in need of help and clarity..... 1. Locate information on a case in which scientific evidence was used and provide a detailed analysis of that case and of that evidence. Provide why that specific type of evidence was used in that case. Specifically, explain why this evidence passed the Daubert test. 2. ...continues

Discussion Questions

1, What are the primary concerns regarding managed care from the consumer 's perspective?, The provider's perspective ? The payer's perspective ? My answer: Managed care from the consumers perspective is just to get care in a timely manner and get it done as quicly as possible. The Provider's perspective- the provider also w ...continues

Probation details are cited.

1. What is the purpose of a presentence investigation report? a victim impact statement? What are some problems with these documents? 2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each of the ways in which probation may be administered? 3. What elements can affect the granting of probation? 4. How does the quality ...continues

Prison and probation practices are discussed.

1. Do you support the idea of "Placing criminals in prisons benefits everyone". Why or why not? Please give reasons for your answers. 2. Do you support this idea on the practice of the early release of convicts from jails and prisons and allowing them to complete the remaining part of their sentences in the community? Why or ...continues

Probation/parole issues are mentioned.

What are the purposes of classifying offenders in probation/parole?

Barristers and solicitors

What is the difference between a barrister and a solicitor?