Law & Society Per. 5 (Bishop Alemany High School) //www.alemany.org/apps/classes/426736/assignments/ Class Name: Law & Society Per. 5 Instructor(s): Richard Guante en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 12/09/2011]]> //www.alemany.org/homeworkItem2549650 //www.alemany.org/apps/classes/426736/assignments/  
Assignment #34
 
Marriage Problems (posted below).

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Assignment #33
 
Chapter 34 Handout - Separation, Divorce & Custody

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Assignment #32
 
Chapter 31 Handout - Marriage

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Assignment #31
 
Chapter 23 & 27  Problems:
 
* p.277 - Problem 23.1
 
* p.278 - Problem 23.2
 
* p.279 - Problem 23.3
 
* p.280 - The Case of the Unfair Contract
 
* p.327 - The Toxic Toys
 
* p.338 - The Case of the No Sweats from Sweatshops

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Assignment #30
 
Chapter 27 Handout - Consumer Law

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Assignment #29
 
Chapter 25 Handout - Credit.

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Assignment #28
 
Chapter 23 Handout - Contracts.

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Assignment #27
 
Chapter 20 Problems:
 
* 20.1 - The Spilled Coffee
 
* 20.2 - Alcohol
 
* 20.3 - Aids Liability
 
* 20.5
 
* 20.7 - Determining a Defense to Negligence

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Assignment #26
 
* Write a story including as many types of Torts as possible.

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Assignment #25
 
Chapter 21 Handout - Strict Liability.
 
Posted below.

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Assignment #24
 
Chapter 19 Problems & Cases - Intentional Torts
 
* The Case of the Mischievous Child
 
* Problem 19.2
 
* The Case of the Captured Shoplifter
 
* The Case of the Unfenced Swimming Pool

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Law & Society: Semester Project(s)
 
You will have many choices for your Project(s) and may choose to do one larger project or two smaller ones.
 
Some projects must be done individually, while others may be done in groups.
 
Group projects must be given advance approval.
 
* Written projects will be due on Monday, December 12.
 
* Presentations will take place during the week before final exams: December 5 – 9.
 

You may choose from the following:
 
* Write a standard research paper on a legal issue of your choice (3-4 pages)
 
* Prepare a guide to understanding some aspects of the law – either in written form (brochure style) or in the form of a website
 
* Do a presentation on a legal issue of your choice – with visual aids, PowerPoint, etc.
 
* Write a fictional story which features a legal issue or issues
 
* Write a script for a TV show concerning the law
 
* Prepare a video concerning the law: Documentary style or drama or comedy or music or some combination
 
This will be 15% of your grade. If you choose to do 2 smaller projects, each will count as 7.5% of your grade.
 
 
 
DUE TODAY:
 
 
Submit some ideas for your potential project(s).
 
 
You are not committing to any ideas today. Just get the brain going.
 


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Mr. Ferry asked us to do the following:
 
- Go to the website link below
 
- Register in the Catholic School Almuni Network (only takes a minute)

- A donor is going to contribute $ to Catholic schools based on the number of people who register
 
 

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Assignment #22
 
Chapter 20 Handout - Negligence
 
Posted below.

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Assignment #21
 
Chapter 18 Problems & Cases - Torts
 
* Problem 18.1
 
* The Case of the Lung Cancer Death
 
* Problem 18.3
 
* The Case of the Spilled Peanut Butter (a-c)
 
* The Case of the Steering Wheel Failure (a-b)

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In Library/Media Center:
 
To hand in today.
 
 
Assignment #20
 
 
TASK ONE
 
* What is "personal injury law"?
 
* What is a "personal injury lawyer"?
 
 
TASK TWO
 
Go to:
 
 
* List the 11 areas of personal injury law.
 
 
TASK THREE
 
Go to:
 
 
* Pick 5 lawsuits.
 
* For each:
 
- Describe the lawsuit
 
- How much money are  the plaintiffs seeking?
 
 
TASK FOUR
 
Go to:
 
 
* Explore.
 
* List 5 interesting things you learned.

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Assignment #19
 
Chapter 18 Handout - Introduction to Torts.
 
Posted below.

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Chapter 16 Handout + Group Discussion Questions - Juvenile Justice.

Posted below.


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Assignment #17
 
Chapter 14 Handout - The Criminal Trial.
 
Posted below.
 

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Test Review
 
* Study the Quizzes.
 
* Material on the Exam will mainly be that which was already on Quizzes.
 
* A copy of each Quiz + an Answer key . . . posted below.
 
 
* The only "Non-Quiz" material on the Test will be:
 
- Defenses in Criminal Law (Assignment #14 - Chapter 11)
 
- The Investigation (Assignment #15 - Chapter 12)
 
- Criminal Process (Assignment #16 - Chapter 12)
 
- Board notes on Criminal Sentences
 
We will review this last material on Tuesday.

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Assignment #16
 
Chapter 12 Handout - Criminal Justice Process part 2.
 
Posted below.

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Assignment #15
 
Chapter 12 Handout - Criminal Justice Process.
 
Posted below.

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The powerpoint review of CRIMES is posted below for your additional review.
 
We will be having a QUIZ on Tuesday (Oct.4).

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Assignment #14
 
Chapter 11 Handout - Defenses.
 
Posted below.

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Assignment #13
 
* Write a story including each of the crimes covered in class today.
 
* Do not use the actual terms; describe actions taking place and in the margin place the term for the crime being committed.
 
* The terms are:
 
- Arson
- Vandalism
- Larceny
- Shoplifting
- Concealment
- Embezzlement
- Robbery
- Extortion
- Burglary
- Forgery
- Receiving stolen property
- Unauthorized use of a vehicle
- Carjacking

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In Library / Media Center:
 
Assignment #12
 
 
TASK ONE
Go to the following:

• According to this site, what is defined to be “violent crime”?
• Go to the right, look under “Find Your Neighborhood”
• Go to “Select a Neighborhood” pull-down menu . . . find where you live . . . GO
• When your area comes up . . . click the Crime tab at the top
• How many violent crimes occurred in the last 6 months?
• How many crimes per 10,000 people in the last 6 months?
• Where does this rank out of 209 areas?
 
TASK TWO
 
Assume you have been arrested and accused of a crime near your home and
your trial will be held near your home. 
Go to:
• In which court would you probably have your trial?
 
TASK THREE
 
Find an attorney in the Los Angeles area who defends accused criminals.
• Name?
• Location?
• Years of experience?
• Any Specialization?
• Educational background?
• List website of the attorney.

TASK FOUR

Search for Andrew Gallo
• What crime was he convicted of?
• What was his sentence?
 
TASK FIVE
 
Search and find information on a real criminal who was convicted of one of the crimes you defined in Assignment #11 (on Monday).
• Who is the criminal?
• What did he or she do? 
• List the website where you found the information.






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