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Topic: Why does discrimination against gays and lesbians continue today? In what ways is this form of discrimination both similar and different to that practiced against African Americans, Latinos, women, and other groups in society?
Do you believe our tendency to discriminate against “others” is an inevitable part of human nature or a byproduct of our culture and politics? How can government best ensure equal rights for all?

Essays should be a minimum of 6 pages, double spaced, Arial or Times New Roman, 12 point font.

Each essay will consist of an Introduction, 5-7 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Outside research including a works cited page and in-text citations will also need to be included using APA.

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How can we explain the fact that millions of kids watch violent TV shows and remain nonviolent?  If there is a link between violence in the media and violent behavior, how can we explain the fact that violence rates may have been higher in the Old West than they are today?  In fact, violent crime rates are lower today than they were 25 years ago, even after the creation of smartphones which give us access to all forms of media 24/7.  

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Should the government control the content of TV shows and limit and amount of weekly violence?  How could the national and world news be shown if violence were omitted?  What about boxing matches and hockey games?

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The following case study presents issues related to various levels of police encounters with a suspect and potential criminal evidence and the legal justification required for those encounters.

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Officer Taylor is on routine nighttime patrol when she notices a vehicle pass her driven by an African American female. The vehicle appears to have a broken taillight that appears to be covered with colored tape. She directs the driver to pull the car to the side of the road. The car is an older model gold Pontiac and as Officer Taylor walks to the driver-side of the vehicle, she remembers that a car fitting this general description was the suspected car in a recent road side killing of a fellow police officer.

The driver has long braids, tattoos, and a nose ring. As Officer Taylor looks at the driver, she thinks to herself, “Another one of those people we need to get off the streets.”

Wanting to make sure that she is safe, Officer Taylor asks the driver to step out of her vehicle for a brief pat-down for weapons. She pats her down and finding no weapons, Officer Taylor asks the driver to have a seat back inside her vehicle. Officer Taylor then asks the driver for her driver’s license and registration. Instead of providing her driver’s license and registration, the driver speeds away resulting in a high speed chase.

The chase ends when the fleeing car hits a telephone pole and crashes.

Concerned that the car may ignite in flames from a leaking gas tank, Officer Taylor removes the unconscious woman to a safe distance from the vehicle. Officer Taylor returns to the vehicle to locate the driver’s purse for identification. As she enters the vehicle, Officer Taylor notices the glove compartment has popped open and that underneath some documents is a gun which she retrieves. Officer Taylor also retrieves the driver’s purse from the floor on the passenger side of the vehicle. Officer Taylor opens the purse to get the woman’s identification and finds what appears to be a baggie of marijuana. It is later determined that this vehicle was not the car involved in the shooting death of the fellow officer. It is also later determined that the taillight was not broken.

Please answer the following questions explaining your answer in detail by analyzing the facts presented and other factors you consider relevant; defining and explaining key legal terms; and citing legal authority (your text and other legal authority) to support your conclusions in a 2–3-page paper (excluding the title page and reference page):

Did Officer Taylor’s thoughts about “those people” influence her decision-making during this stop?
Did Officer Taylor have reasonable suspicion to make the initial stop of this vehicle?
Was the “pat-down” of the driver legal?
Did exigent circumstances exist for Officer Taylor to give chase to this vehicle?
Was the gun in “plain view” and legally obtained?
Will the marijuana baggie be admissible evidence?
Note: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources beyond the text material, and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task. Use proper citations in APA style.

The paper should contain a cover page and a list of references in APA format.
All internal citation of outside sources plus the listing of all references should also adhere to APA format.

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The chances that you will face ethical dilemmas in the workplace is almost certain. This is true for defense attorneys and prosecutors, too. Because of this, it is important to practice proper discretion. How are you going to analyze and solve the ethical dilemmas you face? Read and reflect on the Ethical Dilemmas exploration activities each week to help you complete this activity.



Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper describing the ethical issues for prosecutors and defense attorneys. Answer the following:

What types of ethical violations and punishments have been associated with prosecutors and defense attorneys?
What are the explanations for prosecutorial misconduct? Provide real-world examples of prosecutorial misconduct. The Jodi Arias case isa great example of a prosecutor stretching the limits of what is proper conduct and what is a clear violation.
Should attorneys be punished more or less than the standard criminal defendants? Explain your answer.


Cite a minimum of 2 references.



Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.


Rubric:
*The types of ethical violations and punishments associated with prosecutors and defense attorneys were appropriate and relevant.

*The prosecutorial misconduct was explained correctly and thoroughly. The real-world examples of prosecutorial misconduct that were relevant.

*The answer for more or less punishment for attorneys was clear. The explanation was clearly related to the position and stated logically.

*Rare inaccuracies/errors in the following areas did not detract from the content: grammar, sentence structures, sentence boundaries, word choice

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Ismail recently moved into the third floor of a Highrise council building in Pontyberry, South Wales. Through an online retailer XO.com, Ismail bought a new fridge-freezer manufactured by COOLPOINT to be used in his kitchen. The new fridge-freezer was delivered and installed within 48 hours.

Five days later, the fridge-freezer started to make funny noises with burnt plastic smell from the back of it. Ismail contacted XO.com immediately. The customer service of XO.com assured him that the noise and smell were normal because the product was new. They kept Ismail’s details and asked him to keep the fridge-freezer away from the wall for at least 1 metre. Ismail’s kitchen in the council flat was too small so he could not follow the instruction.

A week later, Ismail was out visiting a friend in the same building. In the meantime, Ismail’s new fridge-freezer caught fire. Consequently, the building was burnt down. Ismail and his friend fortunately escaped the fire but more than 100 persons in the same building lost their lives. According to the investigation report, the origin of the fire was Ismail’s newly purchased COOLPOINT fridge-freezer from XO.com. It was later found out that this was not an independent incident. Reportedly there were already 250 similar cases of fridge-freezer catching fire in the UK involving the same model.

According to the investigation report, the back panel of Ismail’s COOLPOINT fridge-freezer was made of plastic. COOLPOINT was the British subsidiary of WHITEHOUSE, a US conglomerate of electronic products with a global presence. In the US, health and safety regulations prohibited any plastic back panel for fridge-freezers. In the UK, however, there was no such prohibition.

Answer the following questions:

a)    You are a Trading Standard Officer in Pontyberry. Please advise any possible actions you might take against XO.com and COOLPOINT.
b)    You work in the Citizen Advice bureau. Advise Ismail as to any product safety claims he might have in regard to the damages caused by his COOLPOINT fridge-freezer.
c)    You are a lawyer representing some of the affected citizens in this fire. Advise Ismail regarding collective action against XO.com, COOLPOINT and WHITEHOUSE.

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Now that you have assessed the issues and outlined the goals to increase the effectiveness of the drug court, you need to develop a concrete plan to implement the changes. For this assignment, be sure to develop an outline of the implementation that includes:
The goal to be addressed
The process for implementing the strategy 
Build a timeline of tasks
Who will be impacted in the organization? 
For those impacted, how will their positions change?
What will the specific changes be?
When will the changes take place
What resources are needed? 
Will additional staff need to be hired?
Identify the short term and long term outcomes.

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As an assistant district attorney for Cityburgh, you are assigned to review three cases and present your findings to the district attorney to decide on how to proceed. You must review the facts of each case, specifically focusing on the procedural aspects and looking for any legal issues that may arise. You will need to judge the admissibility of the evidence provided and, on the basis of the evidence that will be available at trial, determine if the crimes provided should be charged. In addition to the charging recommendations, the district attorney has asked that you look at possibly offering plea bargains for any case that may have evidentiary issues. If the more severe crime cannot be proven based on the evidence, can a lesser crime be bargained to? You are to present a 4- to 5-page analysis of the situations to the district attorney. Case 1—Able On Thursday, November 14, Able was stopped for driving 20 miles over the posted speed limit. It was further found that the vehicle had a no noperating speedometer and the driver was aware of this. During the stop, the officer ordered Able out of the car and conducted a frisk, during which a lump was discovered in Able′s pocket. The officer then asked Able to remove the object, and he complied. It was determined that the object in question was a baggie of methamphetamine. Reviewing these facts, explain whether the suspect should be charged with reckless driving, under Code of Virginia § 46.2-862, and possession of controlled substances, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-250. Concerning the drugs found, are there any issues with the frisk performed or the discovery when the suspect removed the object from his pocket? Case 2—Baker A call came in from a neighbor of Baker′s regarding a possible assault due to noise from a gun range that Baker had built on his property. The neighbor had an extreme aversion to loud noises and stated that the noise from the range was causing emotional trauma to his person. Upon going to investigate, two officers discovered several nonoperational vehicles in the front yard of Baker′s home. When the Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) were checked, many of these were found to be stolen. One officer then searched the sheds on the property without a warrant and found more stolen goods. During the search, a second officer went to the house to speak with Baker but was confronted by Baker′s seven-year-old son, who was armed with a shotgun and threatened the officer. Should Baker be charged with assault and battery, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-57, and grand larceny, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-95? In addition, should Baker′s son be charged with assault and battery, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-57? Concerning the stolen property, does the discovery of the stolen cars or the other property in the outbuildings raise any admissibility issues? Case 3—Charlie On the morning of November 16, Charlie was found sleeping on a park bench, at which time he admitted to drinking the previous night and falling asleep in the park. Further, Charlie admitted that he knew the park was closed at dusk. Upon returning Charlie to his vehicle, an officer ran Charlie′s license plate and asked Charlie if he could look in his trunk. The officer found two garbage bags containing human body parts and a bloody axe in the trunk. Charlie claims to have no recollection of the previous night. Should Charlie be charged with public intoxication, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-388, and murder and manslaughter, under Code of Virginia § 18.2-30? What issues might be present in the opening of the trunk and discovery of the bodies? In all three cases, be sure to address the criminal elements, possible defenses raised, and any suggested plea bargains to lesser charges. If any of the situations have multiple outcomes based on facts not given, address all possibilities. Note: You can use the Internet to find information about the Virginia Legislative Information System and the specific codes. Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format.

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The student will analyze a domestic terrorist group and an international terrorist organization. The paper will include group origins, ideologies, goals, motivation, and tactics. The student will also asses the role of homeland security specialists and the effectiveness of federal and state laws in combating these terrorist groups. 

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The essay should demonstrate graduate level writing competency and should address long term career goals associated with earning a masters in public administration. Discussing passions for public issues or policies is also recommended.

Career goals: commitment to public service, leadership, public policy, and project/program management.

Passion: ambition to become a leader and making an impact on large groups of people.

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The formal policy formulation and implementation process is time-consuming and does not serve to benefit Developing State. Critically discuss using cases from Caribbean regional along with any other developing countries

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Understanding Constitutional Rights and Criminal Law As with project #1, you will read a case and provide a modified case brief with a summary of the case′s importance.I included in the uploads an example format of how the case brief should be structured Please provide a case brief of Murel v. City of Baltimore. Be certain to read the case, listen to the audio and use all case file materials when completing this project. At the end of the brief, please provide a summary to the following question: Why is this case important in criminal law? How has this case impacted the rights of prisoners?