CJA/354 Criminal Law / version 4 / All Assignments and DQs

Individual

Criminal Law Paper

Locate a recent criminal Supreme Court case you find interesting. Provide a brief summary and properly cite the case.

Write a 700- to 1,400-word 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?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Individual

Criminal Defense Case Analysis

Locate two cases that discuss various types of criminal defenses.

Write a 700- to 1,050-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.

Format your case analysis consistent with APA guidelines.

Learning Team

Insanity Defense Paper

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: State v. Stu Dents

Discuss the case as if you are part of the defense team in State v. Stu Dents and the defendant wants to plead insanity.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following questions as a team:

·         Does your team feel this defendant is competent to stand trial? Why or why not?

·         What is required in your state for an insanity defense?

·         What steps must be taken to prove insanity?

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Individual

Personal Crimes Analysis

For this assignment, you will choose from the following options:

·         Option 1: Personal Crimes Analysis Presentation

·         Option 2: Personal Crimes Analysis Matrix

·         Option 3: Personal Crimes Analysis Posterboard

Read the instructions in the University of Phoenix Material: Personal Crimes Analysis located on the student website and select one of the following options to complete the assignment.

Individual 

Weekly Worksheet

Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Week Three Worksheet.

Learning Team

Prosecuting Argument Paper

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: State v. Stu Dents

Discuss the case as if you are part of the prosecuting team in State v. Stu Dents to develop your argument.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper that details the team’s argument.

List the elements of each crime and facts that establish each element.

Provide a specific law for each charge. List the state where the law is effective. Each team member’s state needs to be represented.

Include the state where your case would be the strongest.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Individual 

Weekly Worksheet

Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Week Four Worksheet.

Learning Team

Sentencing Proposal

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: Ruling on State v. Stu Dents

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word proposal that includes two different sentencing arguments formulated by your team.

Include the desired outcome of each punishment.

Include alternative and intermediate sanctions.

Include a 5- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with your proposal.

Format your paper and presentation consistent with APA guidelines.