CJAD 415 Criminal Justice & Law Paper
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SECTION ONE
In this section, you are asked to provide a brief summary of the chapter readings and a minimum of 4 case briefs (see below for a listing of the assigned chapters and case briefings). Along with a summary, discuss your thoughts about the assigned readings. On what areas do you agree/disagree and what have you learned through the readings? This section should be at least six paragraphs in length, or an average of three paragraphs per chapter.
When you write the case briefs, be sure to follow the format for preparing briefs as specified in our text. I would suggest using this format with one addition. After you discuss the holding in Section 7, include a Section 8 which you title “My Thoughts.” In this section, discuss your opinion of the Decision reached in the case. Do not copy and paste directly from the opinions. Use your own words. Only briefings on the assigned court cases will be accepted. The cases eligible for briefing are linked in the content area. You may also locate these cases through independent research from public domain websites. Following is a list of websites/search engines that I suggest:
FindLaw: I have found the FindLaw site to be the best, but I have had students who prefer one of the other three. Once you locate the FindLaw site, you may locate cases by doing a citation search, ex. “500 US 1,” or a party name search, ex. “Miranda.” The party name search is normally the best method.
U.S. Supreme Court: Website of the United States Supreme Court; contains various facts, figures and data related to cases argued before the court.
Cornell University Law School: Cornell University Law School’s website; dedicated to the profession and rich in legal resources.
Google: Some opinions may be located through a simple Google search.
Chapters 3, 4, 5 & 6
Court Cases:
Draper v United States 358 U.S. 307
Michigan v DeFillippo 443 U.S. 31
Rochin v California 342 U.S. 165
United States v Leon 468 U.S. 897
U.S.v Montoya de Hernandez 473 U.S. 531
City of Indianapolis v Edmond 531 U.S. 32
Steagald v United States 451 U.S. 204
U.S. v Mendenhall 446 U.S. 544
Michigan Department of State Police v Sitz 496 U.S. 444
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