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The McDonald family had a farm for more than 100 years. On that farm, they had some pigs, cows, and goats. Over the years surrounding farms were sold and eventually, the area became a suburb of Austin, Texas. A zoning ordinance was passed that prohibited maintaining a barn or farmyard animals on the land. The McDonald’s family was told that the ordinance did not apply to them because theirs would be considered a nonconforming use. A couple years after that, the members of the McDonald family lost interest in farming and sold off all their animals. Eight years later, one of the McDonalds decided to start raising a few pigs on the property. Angry neighbors complained that the McDonalds could not have pigs on their property. The McDonalds argued they could because the ordinance did not apply to them. In a lawsuit, which side would win?

Overview On April 5, Handy contracted to purchase land with the intent of forming a limited liability company (LLC) with Ginsburg and McKinley for the purpose of building a residential community on the property. On April 21, they learned from Coastal, an environmental consulting firm they had hired, that the property contained federally protected wetlands. The presence of wetlands adversely affected the property’s value and development potential. Handy, Ginsburg, and McKinley abandoned construction plans and instead decided to sell the property. To advertise and promote that sale, they placed on the property a sign that stated the property had “Excellent Development Potential.” Unaware of the existence of wetlands, Pepsi acquired an option to purchase the property from Handy on August 5. At that time, Willow Creek had not yet been formed and Handy had not yet purchased the property. On August 18, Handy, Ginsburg, and McKinley formed Willow Creek Estates, LLC. During the option period, Pepsi hired a soil-engineering consultant to conduct an environmental investigation of the property. In Handy’s written answers to specific questions from the consultant about the property, Handy did not disclose that the property contained wetlands or that Coastal had already performed a written preliminary wetlands determination the month before. On September 4, Willow Creek, LLC took title to the property. Four months later Willow Creek, LLC sold the property to Pepsi for more than twice the amount of its purchase price and did not disclose the existence of wetlands on the property. After Pepsi learned that the property contained wetlands, it brought an action for fraud against Willow Creek, Handy, Ginsburg, and McKinley. Directions What are the arguments that Handy, Ginsburg, and McKinley are not individually liable to Pepsi for fraud? What are the arguments that Handy, Ginsburg, and McKinley are individually liable to Pepsi for fraud? Explain who should prevail.

In Federalist No. 78, Alexander Hamilton argued that the judiciary was the least dangerous branch of government. Many people would argue that Hamilton was incorrect and that today’s courts wield an enormous amount of power. However, Hamilton believed the courts were the least dangerous branch because they had the power of neither the purse nor the sword. The courts’ power increased with John Marshall’s establishment of judicial review.All presidents are concerned with the legacy they leave once out of office and major influence on this legacy is the Supreme Court justices they appoint. For this reason, politics plays an immense role the nomination process. Consider the nomination of Merrick Garland by Barack Obama in 2016 to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia (an icon of conservative ideology). However, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell declared any appointment by the sitting president to be null and void. He said the next Supreme Court justice should be chosen by the next president — to be elected later that year. According to McConnell, “the American people should have a say in the court’s direction. It is a president’s constitutional right to nominate a Supreme Court justice, and it is the Senate’s constitutional right to act as a check on the president and withhold its consent.” Supreme Court picks have often been controversial but there was no precedence to ignore the nominee entirely. Scalia’s seat would later be filled by Neil Gorsuch (nominated by President Donald Trump).Based on this information (and your own outside research), analyze the process by which U.S. judges are nominated and confirmed. Does this seem like a fair process? What extent does it have on the political lean of the Court, and therefore, on United States law (specifically civil rights and civil liberties)? Cite specific examples. Consider the concepts of judicial activism and judicial restraint in your response.

Prepare a paper introducing your problem and clearly stating the importance of the issue for the population you have selected (Juvinle crime and drug abuse is it related) that is my topic. with at least five additional references from peer-reviewed journals published in the past five years. The resulting product will be a standalone paper, which introduces your problem and states the importance of your problem in general, particularly as it relates to the population you selected.Length: 4-5 pages, not including title and reference pages.Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards.

Ross, while he was in the army, had written out a will that left all of his property, both real and personal, to his mother. When he got out of the army and came home, he married Rachel. Ross later died without changing his will. Rachel feels that she should be entitled to some of Ross’s estate.While waiting for Ross’s estate to be finalized, Rachel remarries. Rachel’s second husband, Joey, executes a will providing for Rachel. Later, after Rachel and Joey adopt two children, Joey dies. Rachel feels that her children should be entitled to receive something from her second husband’s estate.Regarding Ross’s will, is Rachel entitled to receive something under his will?Regarding Joey’s will, are the adopted children entitled to receive something under his will?

Assignment Content.After a local incident, the leaders in the criminal justice system are conducting a town hall meeting to inform the community on several issues, including diversity issues, programs, and challenges in the criminal justice system.You have been selected by the criminal justice agency you work for, or would like to work for, to represent them and prepare a presentation titled,What Diversity Looks Like.Choosethe agency you would like to represent.Createan 10- to 12-slide Microsoft®PowerPoint®presentation with extensive speaker notes in which you include the following:Provide a definition for cultural diversity and cultural competence.Explain the value of cultural competence, and provide an example relevant to your community.Define intercultural communication, and provide an example (it is recommended that you use a graphic to highlight your discussion).Discuss challenges facing the criminal justice system, and provide at least one example of how the challenge(s) is being addressed. For example, this might include implementation of a program or changes in procedures and training.Formatall citations and references in accordance with APA guidelines.

Unit 8: Review 1.3.1 “The Hurricane Katrina Case” on page 7. Put yourself in the Guardsman’s shoes. Answer the general question, “what would you do and why”? Would your force evacuation for those who do not want to go, or would you respect their autonomy? Apply any information from your last seven assignments and write a four page (double spaced) paper on your choice while describing the ethics of this case. You may use any information that you previously used in your assignments to create this paper. The goal of this assignment is to assess total knowledge of course material.This is the big 200 point project (40% of the class grade). It is a 4 page (92 line minimum) paper that allows you to incorporate a lot of the material from the class to help you answer the question about Katrina. The main question that must be answered is this: IF you were a National Guardsman during Katrina, would you use force to remove the people who did not want to leave their homes, or would you respect their autonomy and let them stay? You need to construct an argument that addresses that basic question.Please remember that even though you may choose to work on the papers ahead of time, you cannot post your papers until the appropriate week. Also, some of these topics will need clarification and special instruction which I have provided above, and will remind you of on the Discussion Board during the relevant week.

The Zapatista revolt made worldwide headlines in 1994 immediately after the treaty of NAFTA went into effect. Do some more research on this event and explain how the conditions at that time in Mexico might be classified as an example of neo-colonialism or, as George Collier is cited as saying in the opening of the chapter, as an “internal colony” for Mexico. Why did the Zapatistas respond to these external events (such as NAFTA)?Choose one of the options below for your assignment this week:Option A: Colonialism MapsDo a quick Google search of “colonialism maps” and choose several that depict how extensive colonial practices were across the globe. Choose maps from different time periods so that you can also see the duration of some of the colonial empires. Discuss the old adage that the “sun never sets on the British Empire.” Colonialism was a global force. What are its repercussions on our lives today?Prepare a paper (750-1250 words) in which you describe how colonialism changed over the centuries. Highlight the political agreements that guided changes in colonialism. Include citations and references in your paper for at least 3 sources.

In your own words, what is the Constitution?To you, what does it say about the rights of people? Note: Be careful, because it is not obvious what “rights” are really in the Constitution and it would be a mistake to use that stuff “everybody knows,” because it is technically insufficient and often incorrect.Rather than taking on the whole landscape, choose four “rights” and give specific evidence that it is a right and from where this right emanates. Be sure what you choose truly addresses granting rights to the people specifically and not rights that you think are implied by the wording.How would you characterize the overall position of perspective of the current United States Supreme Court (USSC)? Note: One might say that the Warren Court was more concerned with Due Process and individual rights. This court is likely to deal with some tough issues about privacy, and acceptable behavior towards the interrogation of non-citizens.

Read these instructions and select one (1) A question and one (1) B question to answer in the discussion thread in a single main post. You are to write a minimum of 300-400 words for your main post and a minimum of 100-150 words for each response to a classmate. Always support your ideas, arguments, and comments with appropriately referenced (APA) literature, theory, and research. Respond with sufficient detail to support your position while citing specific examples and applying concepts from the course materials. Please ensure that you include in-text citations and a proper bibliographic reference for all of your sources, to include the course materials. Writing mechanics count in every post you make. A. QUESTIONS (select one for discussion): 1. During his search of a homicide scene, Investigator Smith collects evidence that includes a bloody shirt. After the crime scene team has completely processed the scene, Investigator Smith packages the shirt in a paper bag, seals the bag, and labels it to indicate the contents. He then delivers the shirt to the laboratory with an evidence submission form. There a forensic scientist breaks the seal, removes the shirt, and performs a series of tests on it. He replaces the shirt, discards the old seal, and places a new seal on the package containing his initials and the date on which it was resealed. What mistakes, if any, were made in handling the shirt? If there were no errors discuss why the actions taken were appropriate for this situation. If you find that errors were made, discuss the appropriate actions for this situation. 2. Investigator Wright arrives at a murder scene and finds the body of a victim who has suffered a gunshot wound, but she doesn’t see any blood spatter on the wall or floor behind the body. What should she conclude from this observation? Explain your answer and support your rationale with your research. 3. Office Friendly is the first responder at an apparent homicide scene. After securing the area, interviewing the sole witness, and calling for backup, he begins to search for evidence. He makes note of a bloody knife lying next to the body. A small scrap of bloody cloth is clinging precariously to the knife. Because it is a very windy day, Officer Friendly removes the scrap of fabric and seals it in a plastic bag. A few moments later, the crime scene team, including a photographer, arrives to take over the investigation.What mistakes, if any, did Officer Friendly make prior to the arrival of the crime scene team? If he made no errors discuss why the actions he took were appropriate for this situation. If you find that he made errors discuss the appropriate actions for this situation.4. How are body fluids identified at a crime scene? Are there any considerations that need to be taken regarding how body fluids are identified? Why? Which of these fluids is easily located by Alternative Light Source (ALS)? Blood, Semen, SoapALS info: Evidence Tech Magazine & SPEX ForensicsWhat is the best method for collecting wet blood at a scene and what is a good method for collecting dried blood at a scene? What types of evidence might we expect to find on a suspect in a sexual assault case? Are there any special considerations that need to be taken when collecting evidence and reference samples from a suspect in a sexual assault case?B. QUESTIONS (select one for discussion):1. Bloodstain Pattern Analysis is the examination of the shape, size and distribution pattern of bloodstains found at the crime scene to reconstruct the occurrences that led to the bloodshed. Bloodstain pattern analysis is part of crime scene reconstruction and provides information that cannot be obtained through any other venue. In Bloodstain pattern analysis, we look at the area of convergence, in other words, the area where the victim was located during the bloodshed. The shape of the bloodstains can tell us the direction of travel of the victim or offender.Explain the difference between an impact spatter pattern and a projected spatter pattern.What is a wipe pattern and what is a swipe pattern?Virtual BPABloodstain Pattern Analyst2. Blood stains (or spatter, NOT splatter) are classified into three basic types. Describe each basic type and give an example of each. Please discuss four (4) elements that blood spatter can indicate when reconstructing a crime scene.3. What types of evidence might you encounter at a crime scene that might contain possible biohazards? What precautions would you take? Please justify your answers.