2 discussion questions (corrections)

Respon

d to the fol

lowing: Answer the

2 discussion

question

. Include at

least

1

reference

.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to

support your work

.

Be

thoughtful

and

insightful

and

it

must

demonstrate

critical

thinking

and

analysis.

A good response to the question should be

about

3

-

4 paragraphs, and address all of the

issues that are raised.

(

Introduction, body and conclusion.

)

Thank you.

When answering

discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own

experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible

source

M2D1: Plea Bargaining

1.

Review the interview with

Judge Michael McSpadden

(Links to an external site.)Links to an

external site.

. Present your views on the Judge’s responses and discuss with your peers the

impact plea

-

bargaining has on the corrections process

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/plea/interviews/mcspadden.html

M2

D2:

Landmark Cases

2

.

Review

the “Landmark Cases":1960

-

1970 below. Examine

one

of these cases carefully and

explain why this case was taken to the Supreme Court and how this case helped provide “due

process” for defendants.

Mapp v. Ohio

Robinson v. California

Gideon v. Wainwright

Miranda v. Arizona

Johnson v. Avery

Holt v. Sarver

Furman v. Georgia

Estelle v. Gamble

Atkins v. Virginia