Entries by Daphne Hanson

McMartin Preschool Trial Viewing Guide

McMartin Preschool Trial Viewing Guide Prosecutors 1. The text discusses the prosecutor’s office at work. From the tape, cite some examples of work issues related in the text.     2. How does discretion fit into the picture?     3. Cite a specific example of conflicting goals?     4. What role did politics […]

Afflicted with various illnesses, including cancer

Ed is representing two families who believe that they have been afflicted with various illnesses, including cancer because they were poisoned by radiation leaking from a power plant that is about one mile from where Ed’s plaintiffs have lived for many years. Due to the population explosion in that part of the state and the […]

Learning to Read and Use Psychological Research -50 points

Learning to Read and Use Psychological Research -50 points Copy the questions below into your own document, answer, save as a word or RTF document and attach in the Learning to Read and Use Research Assignment. Answer in complete, grammatically correct sentences and proofread. This assignment will prepare you to write a summary for the […]

History of Racial Directions

History of Racial Directions: Read the information below and answer the questions that I Slavery: Slavery was the brutal forced labor of millions of kidnapped Africans brought to the colonies (paul then the United States) from 1618-1865. Slaves were brought to the colonies to help plant and harvest grind They lived in horrible conditions, with […]

The Model Penal Code test

On March 30, 1981, John Hinckley attempted to kill President Reagan. There were several witnesses to the shooting, and the evidence was overwhelming. Apply the Model Penal Code test to this case to determine Hinckley’s mental state defense and what the jury’s verdict would have to be. Be sure to defend your response. Research this case […]

Having been A paralegal before becoming a lawyer

Having been a paralegal before becoming a lawyer, Johanna is eager to promote the use of her own paralegals. So, when one of her senior paralegals, Ashton, successfully passes the Paralegal Certification (CP) exam offered by the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA), Johanna takes Ashton out for a celebratory dinner and gives him a […]

Media stories miss important points

Critically analyze the story – often media stories miss important points or even get the law wrong. Do a small amount of independent research to achieve this. Consider:   What level of court is involved? Is it an appeal from an earlier case or is it a trial? Describe how the parties ended up in […]