Criminal Liability and the Use of Force
Criminal Liability and the Use of Force
Due Week 5 and worth 250 points
Write a 3-4 page paper in which you:
1. Describe the crime of solicitation and give two (2) examples of solicitation crimes, and explain how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes.
2. Some conspiracy statutes require evidence of an overt act by one of the co-conspirators. Examine what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required.
3. Explain why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach.
4. Discuss the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
5. Use a minimum of two (2) information resources for your research, in addition to the textbook.
Your assignment must:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.
The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are:
• Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
• Contrast crimes against persons, crimes against property, and other types of criminal conduct.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal law.
• Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper writing mechanics.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 250 Assignment 2: Criminal Liability and the Use of Force
Criteria
Unacceptable
(Below 60% F) Meets Minimum Expectations
(60-69 D)
Fair
(70-79% C)
Proficient
(80-89% B)
Exemplary
(90-100% A)
1. Describe the crime of solicitation and give two examples of solicitation crimes, and explain how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes.
Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely described the crime of solicitation and gave two examples of solicitation crimes, and explained how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes. Insufficiently described the crime of solicitation and gave two examples of solicitation crimes, and explained how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes. Partially described the crime of solicitation and gave two examples of solicitation crimes, and explained how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes. Satisfactorily described the crime of solicitation and gave two examples of solicitation crimes, and explained how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes. Thoroughly described the crime of solicitation and gave two examples of solicitation crimes, and explained how corroboration requirements are used in solicitation statutes.
2. Some conspiracy statutes require evidence of an overt act by one of the co-conspirators. Examine what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required.
Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely examined what the justification is for such a requirement and in what type of case might an overt act not be required.
Insufficiently examined what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required. Partially examined what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required. Satisfactorily examined what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required. Thoroughly examined what the justification is for such a requirement, and in what type of case might an overt act not be required.
3. Explain why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach.
Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely explained why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach. Insufficiently explained why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach. Partially explained why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach. Satisfactorily explained why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach. Thoroughly explained why the Fourth Amendment applies to the use of force by a police officer, and how the “reasonableness” standard compares to a “substantive due process” approach.
4. Discuss the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
Weight: 20% Did not submit or incompletely discussed the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
Insufficiently discussed the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
Partially discussed the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
Satisfactorily discussed the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
Thoroughly discussed the amount of force that may be used in the defense of property today, what is meant by the “castle doctrine” and “make my day” rules.
5. Clarity and writing mechanics
Weight: 10% More than 8 errors present 7-8 errors present 5-6 errors present 3-4 errors present 0-2 errors present
6. Use a minimum of two (2) information resources for your research, in addition to the textbook.
Weight: 10% No references provided Does not meet the required number of references; all references poor quality choices. Does not meet the required number of references; some references poor quality choices. Meets number of required references; all references high quality choices. Exceeds number of required references; all references high quality choices.
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