Critical Court Cases
Disciplinary Assignment Part 1 Instructions
Instructions:
Since 1963, a series of United States Supreme Court case decisions have clarified that in criminal cases, prosecutors must disclose to the defense evidence favorable to the defendant. This includes information that may be used to impeach the credibility of government witnesses, including law enforcement officers. These decisions mean that police officers who have documented histories of lying in official matters are liabilities to their agencies, and these histories may render them unable to testify credibly.
Part 1: Please write a professional memorandum summarizing the main issues that are involved in the following United States Supreme Court cases. You must have at least 2.5 pages not including your title page.
- Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963)
- Giglio v. United States, 405 U. S. 150 (1972)
- United States v. Agurs, 427 U. S. 97 (1976)
The Disciplinary Assignment Part 1 is to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 3.
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Criterion | Point Value | Points Possible | Points given & instructor comments |
All key components of the question are answered in the paper | 20 | 100 |
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Clear, logical flow to paper | 20 | ||
Major points are stated clearly | 20 | ||
Major points are supported by the following: 1. lecture material or Scripture 2. good examples (pertinent conceptual or personal examples are acceptable), 3. thoughtful analysis (considering assumptions, analyzing implications, comparing/contrasting concepts) | 20 | ||
Spelling & grammar | 10 | ||
Sufficient length (3), & title page | 10 | ||
Disciplinary Assignment Grading Rubric
Total Points: 100
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