Law & Society (Period 6) Assignments
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FINAL EXAM
STUDY the Quizzes:
* Quizzes 6-7-8 (posted below)
Bring the following with you . . . DO NOT STUDY the Assignments:
* Assignment #38 - Marriage (Chapter 31)
* Assignment #40 - Parents & Children (Chapter 32)
* Assignment #41 - Notes on Child Abuse & Neglect (pages 403-405) . . . Note: Alisa - I have your notes, so don't go crazy looking for them!
* You will also have questions on Divorce, which was another chapter handout . . . but I did not return it to you . . . so I will give it back on Tuesday and let you use it on the Test.
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Continue working on your "Project".
And shed a few tears . . . only one more Law & Society class period after today.
Final Exam = Next Tuesday morning:
We will review on Thursday during your
LAST ALEMANY REGULAR CLASS PERIOD.
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Continue working on your "Project".
Our remaining time together is as follows:
* Today = work on your Project
* Next Tuesday = Block period . . . in Library to work on Project
* Next Thursday = Block period, last day of regular class . . . anyone doing a PowerPoint will do your presentation for the class.
* Tuesday, May 31 = FINAL EXAM
The Final Exam will be similar to the Quarter Exam.
It will be based on Quizzes we have taken since the Quarter Exam, with a few questions also taken from material we have covered after the last Quiz.
These Quizzes will be posted, with answers, for your review. Next week I will go over any other material you need to know.
The end is near . . . :-(
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Work on your "Project".
We will be coming to the Library again on Tuesday, May 17 (next week) and Tuesday, May 24 (block day during the last week of classes before finals week).
Including today, you have 3 periods of class time to complete one of the following:
* a brief paper (3 pages)
* a powerpoint presentation
* a brief brochure
* other?
This will be due no later than the day of your final exam. It will count as 6 assignments (equivalent of 2 per class session).
You can pick any legal topic that interests you, including areas we covered or some we have not.
In case you are interested, the following link takes you to the textbook website so you can look at various topics.
You may also want to consider doing something related to our individual rights (choose one?) as listed in the Bill of Rights:
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Assignment #40
* Take notes on "Child Abuse & Neglect" . . . pages 403-405
* Problem 32.1
* Problem 32.6
* Problem 32.7
* Problem 32.8
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Assignment #39
* Problem 31.2 - The Case of Loving v. Virginia - p.378
* Problem 31.5 - The Case of the Unpaid Bills - p.382
* Problem 31.6 - p.384
* According to the text, why do abused wives often stay with their abusive husbands? - p.388
* According to the text, why have the police and courts been reluctant to get involved in domestic disputes? - p.387
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Assignment #37 - Library
To hand in . . .
TASK ONE
While you are having "fun" . . . I am at the L.A. Superior Court in Pasadena on jury duty.
(1) I may be subjected to the "voir dire" process. What does this mean?
(2) Why might the attorneys involved in a case NOT want me on the jury?
(3) What are the two types of "challenges" an attorney might make to reject me from their jury?
(4) Why are some attorneys now using Facebook when engaged in the jury selection process?
Feel free to search for information to answer the above. Cite where info was found.
TASK TWO
Go to the following:
Pick 3 of the cases.
For each, open the file (be patient, it takes some time).
Review the first 2 or 3 pages.
(1) Briefly summarize the basic facts of the case.
(2) What is the “relief” or remedy sought by the plaintiff(s)?
(3) Who do you think would win the case? Why?
TASK THREE
Go to the following:
If you were to become a lawyer:
(1) Which general type of practice would you choose?
(2) Which 3 Practice Areas (Specializations) sound most interesting to you? For each,
briefly explain why they appear interesting.
TASK FOUR
Search for information:
* List the basic steps in a civil lawsuit.
Provide the website where you found this information.
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Assignment #35
* Problem 27.4 - p.327 (a-b)
* Problem 27.7 - p.337 (Fed only)
* Problem 27.8 - p.338 (b)
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Assignment #34
* Becoming a Smart Consumer (Handout - Chapter 27)
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Assignment #33 - Library
For each, list link(s) where you found the information:
TASK ONE
• What is “fraud”?
• Search for 3 cases involving fraud.
• For each:
(a) What did the person(s) or company do?
(b) Were the fraudsters sued or tried in criminal court?
(c) What was the result?
TASK TWO
• What is a “ponzi scheme”?
• Who was Charles Ponzi?
TASK THREE
• Who is Bernie Madoff?
• What did he do?
• What is he doing now?
TASK FOUR
• What do each of the following have to do with contracts?
(1) Gilbert Gottfried
(2) Charlie Sheen
TASK FIVE
Go to:
• List the standard first year law school courses
• Which would you find most interesting? Why?
TASK SIX
• Who is Melvin A. Eisenberg?
• What connection does he have with your Law & Society teacher?
TASK SEVEN
• List 3 appropriate movies for Law & Society to watch.
• What connection(s) does each movie have with “the law”?
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Assignment #32
* Problem 23.2 - p.278
* Problem 23.3 - p.279
* Problem 23.4 - p.280
* Problem 26.1 - p.310 (a-b)
* Problem 26.2 - p.312 (a-b-d)
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Assignment #30 - Library
TASK ONE
Go to:
• Pick 3 cases
• For each, why do you think the defendants were found liable? What other additional details were probably found during the trial (or settlement)?
• If you were the defense attorney, what might you have argued?
TASK TWO
Go to:
• What is tort reform?
• According to the writer, what are the 3 goals of tort reform?
TASK THREE
Go to:
• According to professor Tom Baker, what percentage of health care costs are due to medical torts?
• What percentage of people harmed by medical procedures actually file a lawsuit?
TASK FOUR
Go to:
• What did Joel Tenenbaum do?
• How much did the jury in his case tell him he had to pay?
Go to:
• What did Jammie Thomas-Rasset do?
• How much did the jury in her case tell her she had to pay?
• In both of these cases, why were they found liable for so much?
• What is your opinion about this?
TASK FIVE
Search for a “personal injury” lawyer in the Los Angeles area.
• Name?
• Any specialties?
• Years of experience?
• Law school attended?
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Assignment #29
* Problem 22.1 - p.271 (a-d)
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Assignment #28
In pairs (or on your own):
* Write a detailed fact situation (story) for a torts case.
* Consider intentional torts, negligence, and strict liability situations.
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Assignment #27
From the textbook - Choose 3 of the following:
* Case of the Spilled Coffee - p.252
* Bartender Liability - p.254
* Problem 20.3 - p.255
* Problem 20.5 - p.257
* Problem 20.7 - p.260
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Assignment #25
From the textbook:
• Problem 18.3 a-b-c ~ p.218
• Problem 18.4 a-b-c ~ p. 220
• Problem 18.6 a-b ~ p.223
• Problem 19.1 all ~ p.231
• Problem 19.5 ~ p.237
• Problem 19.6 ~ p.240
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Assignment #24
* Notes on Intentional Torts:
- from Smartboard
- add information from text (Chapter 19)
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Assignment #22 - Library
* Find 5 lawsuits
* For each, briefly summarize the facts of the case
* Include the final resolution
Include the website where you found the information.
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Reminder . . . QUARTER EXAM is on THURSDAY
Questions will cover the following material:
* included in the 4 Quizzes
* included in Quiz 5 (to be taken on Monday)
* covered in the last few Assignments (to be reviewed before the Test)
The 4 Quizzes are posted below, with an Answer sheet.
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Assignment #20
* Criminal Justice Process - Sentencing (Handout - Chapter 15)
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Assignment #19
* Criminal Justice Process - The Trial (Handout - Chapter 14)
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Assignment #18 - Library
To be completed today - to hand in.
TASK ONE
Read the following article:
• What do you think about this idea? Explain pros and cons.
TASK TWO
It’s time to start thinking about your Semester Project(s).
I gave you a sheet explaining your choices a few weeks ago. If you lost it, I posted a copy below.
Today you will think about the possibilities. Anything having to do with THE LAW is the only requirement.
Turn in a list of ideas today. You are not committing to anything yet, but USE YOUR
TIME productively.
In case you want some general ideas, you may want to look at the various topics covered in the textbook.
Go to the link below for brief chapter overviews.
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Assignment #17
* Criminal Justice Process - Proceedings Before Trial - (Handout - Chapter 13)
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Assignment #17 - Proceedings Before the Trial (Handout - Chapter 13)
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Tuesday, February 22
Assignment #16 - Library
To be handed in today . . . Enjoy!
TASK ONE
Read the following article:
* Comment on the situation. Reaction? Thoughts?
TASK TWO
Read the following article:
* Do you think the accused will or should be found guilty? Why or why not?
TASK THREE
You know about the “Miranda warning” . . . “You have the right to remain silent . . . etc.”
Search and find information about the actual person and case.
* Who was Miranda?
* What crime did he commit?
* What did the Supreme Court decide?
TASK FOUR
You also know the phrase . . . “You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you . . . “
A famous case that is connected to this is Gideon v. Wainwright.
Search and find information about the actual person and case.
* Who was Gideon?
* What crime did he commit?
* How did his case end up before the Supreme Court?
* What did the Court decide?
TASK FIVE
Learn a little about the Global Positioning System (GPS)
* What do you think about the use of GPS for tracking potential criminals?
* Would this violate our rights to privacy?
* How about the requirement that a search be reasonable and with probable cause?
* When would such use be OK?
Find at least one article or website that discusses this issue. List it.
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Assignment #15
From the textbook:
• Problem 12.2 (all except d ) ~ p.137
• Problem 12.4 ~ p.141
ALSO:
The Powerpoint review questions for the upcoming Quiz on Crimes Against the Person & Property are posted below.
The Quiz will be on Friday, Feb. 18 or Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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Assignment #14
* Criminal Justice Process - The Investigation (Handout - Chapter 12)
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QUIZ #3 will be on Thursday or Friday.
Material will come from:
* Assignment #5 - Crime in America (Handout - Chapter 7)
* Smartboard Notes on Criminal Law (Chapter 8 plus more)
* Assignment #8 - Harms (Handout - Notes)
* Assignment #9 - Crimes Against the Person (Handout - Chapter 9)
Assignment #5 is posted below; Assignments #8 & #9 are posted further below on past dates.
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Assignment #13
From the textbook:
* Problem 11.1 ~ p.128
* Problem 11.3 ~ p.132
* Problem 1.2 (a) (b) (c) ~ p. 6
* Problem 11.4 ~ p.132
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Assignment #12
* Take notes on Chapter 11 - Defenses.
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Tuesday, February 1
Assignment #11 - Library
To be handed in today . . . Enjoy!
TASK ONE
Go to the following article. Read.
* Do you think Andrew Gallo should have been found guilty of second-degree murder?
* Why or why not? Briefly explain your position.
TASK TWO
Go to the California law on statutory rape:
* Explain the law in your own words (NO cutting & pasting!)
– focus on sections a-d only.
TASK THREE
Assume you have been arrested and accused of committing a serious crime (killing your Law & Society teacher?).
Go to the following:
* In which court would you probably have your trial?
TASK FOUR
Do a search and find 3 attorneys who do criminal defense work.
For each, list the following:
- Name
- Location (City)
- Years of Experience
- Specialization (if any)
- Education
- Web address
* Which would you choose to represent you if you were accused of murder? Why?
TASK FIVE
Write a brief story in which people are committing as many crimes as you have learned about.
Use the various "Crimes Against the Person" handout (Assignment #9) and notes on Attempt, Solicitation, & Conspiracy for ideas.
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Monday, January 31
Assignment #10
* p.104 - The Drowning Girl
* p.105 - Problem 8.3
* p.109 - You Be the Judge
* p.114 - Problem 9.2
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Reminder . . . QUIZ on Friday.
Will cover material from the following:
* Assignment #3 - The Court System (part 1)
* Assignment #4 - The Court System (part 2)
* Steps in a Trial notes (p.49 in text)
* Lawyers (Powerpoint)
These assignments and the powerpoint are posted below.
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Thursday, January 27
Assignment #9
Handout - Crimes Against the Person
Posted below.
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Tuesday, January 25
Assignment #8:
Handout - Categories of Harm
Posted below.
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Monday, January 24
Assignment #7
1. List an act that is currently ILLEGAL that you believe should be LEGAL.
Explain why you think it has been made illegal by society.
Explain why you think it should be legal.
2. List an act that is currently LEGAL that you believe should be ILLEGAL.
Explain why you think it is currently allowed by society.
Explain why you think it should be illegal.
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ASSIGNMENT #6
Do as many of the following tasks as you can.
Do them in any order; start with the one you find most interesting.
To hand in by the end of class today.
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TASK 1
Pick 2 dumb California laws.
For each, briefly explain why this law might have made sense when it was written.
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TASK 2
Find the violent crime rank of your neighborhood and 2 other neighborhoods (where friends or family may live).
List all 3 and the rank of each.
According to this site, what types of crimes are included in the category “violent”?
Find the property crime rank of your neighborhood and 2 other neighborhoods (where friends or family may live).
List all 3 and the rank of each.
According to this site, what types of crimes are included in the category “property”?
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TASK 3
Wanted by the FBI.
Pick 2 of the persons listed. List name of each and briefly describe what are they wanted for.
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TASK 4
Explore the Paralegal program at College of the Canyons:
• The Paralegal Profession
• FAQs
• Program Goals / Degree Requirements / Course Sequence
Briefly summarize the program.
OR
You can go to the following for links to other college programs.
Pick one, explore its site, and briefly summarize the program.
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On the following, go to the right . . . under Search for Law Schools . . .
Chapter 1 – Being a Lawyer
Chapter 2 – Becoming a Lawyer
List 3 interesting pieces of information you found.
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TASK 6
Explore ABA approved law schools in California:
Pick one school, go to its website, and list 3 interesting pieces of information you found.
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TASK 7
Becoming a member of the LAPD:
Describe how a person can become a police officer with the LAPD.
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TASK 8
Becoming an FBI Special Agent:
Describe how a person can become an FBI special agent.
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ASSIGNMENT #2
To hand in today.
(1) Write a law. Be precise and specific. Remember to include exceptions.
(Look at the Curfew law handout for an example of a real law.)
(2) Find three celebrities having some issue with the law. List each, with the particular problem they are having. List the website(s) where you found the information.
(You cannot use any that I reviewed in class.)
(3) Find an example of a famous criminal. Who is the criminal? What did he or she do? List the website where you found the information.
(You cannot use OJ.)
(4) “WHEN YOU TURN 18”
Go the following website and answer the following:
• How does the law treat you differently once you turn 18?
• If you are caught drinking alcohol, can your driver’s license be taken away, even if you are not driving at the time?
• When can the police break up a party?
• What is the possible penalty for felony drug possession?
• Concerning drugs, what is “possession with intent to sell”?
• How could drugs affect student grants and loans?
• Is it possible to get into legal trouble simply for being present when drugs are being
used? If yes, what must you be doing?
• Briefly explain the California laws concerning “statutory rape”.
• Can you be tried as an adult before you turn 18? Explain.
• Briefly explain the “3 Strikes Law”.