Read the scenarios and the questions that follow.  Identify the legal issue(s) and apply legal concepts and possible arguments for each question.  Prepare a solution for each question using laws, cases, examples and/or other relevant materials.  Support your answers with applicable law and material  from the textbook.  By Tuesday, November 1, 2016, prepare a 5- to 8-page paper that identifies the legal issues and potential […]

There are several examples of how one incident requires the attention of more than one branch of the criminal justice system. Put yourself in the shoes of the officers in the scenarios. How would you ensure that the best possible outcome is accomplished?  The branches of criminal justice may appear to function autonomously, but there is a lot of interaction and collaboration between them. In […]

please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Answers should be 3-4 paragraphs in length. Provide references to case law whenever appropriate. 1. Define the doctrine of judicial review and explain its significance in the American legal system. 2. Why does criminal law differ from criminal procedure? Please also give an example of each. 3. Define and compare probable cause and reasonable suspicion. 4. What […]

Improving police productivity represents a conundrum every police manager must confront at one time or another. Every police department is expected to provide more services than the budget allows. Therefore, the police manager must learn to obtain the greatest results for each dollar spent. All aspects of the department should be examined when attempting to improve productivity, and efforts to make improvements should be systematic, […]

Your assignment is to write me a legal memo (paper) in regard to the problem below. You are to discuss all parties and relevant issues in a thorough analysis. As these issues deal with the law of contracts, you should look at your contract outline and start to go through the various elements and ask yourself whether any of those elements might pertain to this […]

Restrictive Employment Covenants/Agreement are often required of prospective/new employees.  Explain the applicable Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York law regarding the following: a) the type of employee for whom the restriction is appropriate; b) the length of time, the geographic range, and the scope of a restrictive employment covenant; c) circumstances that will serve to invalidate or result in a reformation of such an agreement. three-page […]

Larry Landlord has recently renovated an apartment and has put it on the market to be rented for $800.00 a month. Larry Landlord has been in business for approximately five (5) years and has had both positive and negative experiences with tenants. Larry Landlord is hoping to find a good, long-term tenant for his apartment. Roger Renter saw Larry’s sign for the apartment for rent […]

Courtaney and Biscoe were shareholders in Russ Casino, Inc., which operated a casino in East Texas. Courtaney owned 51 percent of the stock and Biscoe owned 49 percent. Biscoe managed the casino, which Courtaney typically visited once a week. At the end of 2013, an accounting audit showed that the cash on hand was less than the amount posted in the casino’s books. Later, more […]

Citizens often have little, if any, knowledge about domestic organized crime and the operations of such organizations. Much of what the public knows comes from the media. Many people are unaware that domestic organized crime groups are those that operate within the boundaries of the United States and often comprise US and foreign citizens. Police officials are in key positions to help educate the public […]

  specific instructions for the term paper will be given. In general, as stated in your syllabus, you will choose an actual crime that has been committed. (Selecting a crime that has been reported on extensively in the media may be your best choice, as you will be able to find a lot of information about the crime.) State the facts of the crime, then explain […]