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Glenn Slemmer was a successful options trader and consultant for investment clubs. One of these clubs was called Profit Design Group (PDG). Slemmer set up an account for PDG with a brokerage firm. He had control of the account and could make decisions about buying and selling stock options. He was not authorized to withdraw funds from the account for his own benefit, but he did so. Slemmer made misrepresentations to the club members about the account and eventually emptied it. Slemmer was arrested.  You are the judge in the case.  1. State the crime(s) that Slemmer is likely to be arrested and charged for? Explain your answer.  2. What are Slemmer’s likely defenses to those crime(s)? Explain your answer.

1.Which theory do you agree with and why? 2.To which theory do you think Bryan Stevenson agrees with and why? 3.Give an example of a social program that would deter crime based on one of these theories.Please watch video: Link listed below  https://www.ted.com/talks/bryan_stevenson_we_need_to_talk_about_an_injustice?referrer=playlist-121 Remember to cite to the textbook and any outside resources you may reference such as current event articles and TedTalks.

How can legal research be applied to assist a legal researcher in creating a memorandum of law? Why is legal research critical to the creation of a proper memorandum of law? What are some of the pitfalls a legal researcher should avoid when preparing a memorandum of law?

Using either Microsoft Word or Google Docs, and following the formatting instructions for submitting assignments, write a paragraph or two in response to the following prompt: Supporters of civilian review boards believe that police protect each other and cover up illegal or improper conduct. Those who oppose such boards think that they are good in theory but are poorly executed in reality. You are the chief of police and your city council has decided they wish to form a civilian review board. What recommendations regarding the makeup of the board will you give? How will you gain support from your department?

The transfer of a juvenile from the juvenile justice system to face prosecution in adult court is known as Direct File in the State of Florida and has several other names throughout the nation such as transfer, waiver and remand etc.  After researching how juveniles are transferred to adult court throughout the United States including the State of Florida, answer the following questions in the essay paper: 1) Briefly describe how juveniles are transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution in the United States. 2) Briefly describe how juveniles are transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution in the State of Florida. 3) Do you believe juveniles should be transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution?  If so, on what type of charges?  Why or why not should juveniles be transferred to adult court for criminal prosecution? 4) Who do you believe should be making the decision whether to transfer juvenile cases to adult court for prosecution? (judges, legislators, prosecutors etc.).  Why? Include a word count for the essay paper at the end.  Your essay should follow APA guidelines including the following: double-spaced with 1″ margins on all sides. You should use a clear font that is highly readable. APA recommends using 12 pt. Times New Roman font. Include a cover page and a reference page. You must use a minimum of 3 scholarly articles/references to support your position/findings.    All sources used must be listed on a reference page which is a separate page at the end of the essay paper.

I’d like you to outline Wallace v. Bowen similar to how I’ve done in my lessons and respond to the following: Now that you have read and understand the three main powers of agencies (legislative, executive, and judicial), would you say that agencies are the hidden “fourth branch” of government as mentioned in the first chapter? What are the checks on agency power? In a time when Congress is so divided and compromise between the parties is difficult to achieve, should more power be handed over to the agencies, who are made up of experts in the field? Are a person’s rights being truly protected if only informal adjudication is required? Your outline of Wallace should have the following: Issue: What is the main question that the courts are answering in the case Rule: What logic does the court apply to the question Explanation: How does the court apply the rule to the issue/question Conclusion/Holding: What did the court conclude in regards to the question. This is not whether the court remands the case or affirms it, rather how did they answer the question.

Discussion Question: NO HEADER NO TITLE PAGE ANSWER DISCUSSION QUESTION IN 2-3 PARAGRAPHS In light of this century’s development of modern electronic devices, do you think that the Fourth Amendment should be modified in terms of the search & seizure of electronic devices? If so, discuss what modifications you think should be made and why? If not, discuss why you do not think modifications need to be made and why. Are there any exceptions to the Fourth Amendment that may also be applicable? Be sure to use resources to substantiate your thoughts.

How has the public support of government bureaucracy changed in recent years? In the past, what has accounted for public support of bureaucracy? What actions can be taken to restore trust and confidence in bureaucracy? . How is the American structure of government and public administration different from that of other nations with a parliamentary form of government? Why is it different? How can an organizational structure be politically significant? Discuss and cite recent examples. What are the public administration’s intellectual links to economics? To political science? To sociology? To psychology? To business administration? Discuss the changing roles of public, private, and nonprofit agencies in addressing public problems. What difficulties might a public manager face in trying to implement management techniques borrowed from the private sector? How have technological changes affected the government in general and public administration in particular? Discuss the effects of electronic government (e-gov) on bureaucracies. Be sure to describe changing public expectations as well as the size and structure of bureaucracies in your discussion. What elements of social change have contributed to the expansion of administrative responsibilities in the American government? Discuss the specific impacts of social change on the scope and activities of administrative agencies. A fundamental assumption of administrative reformers in the late 1800s and early 1900s was that politics could have only adverse effects on administration. How valid is that belief? Why? How, and to what extent, do current administrative structures and practices reflect that assumption? Discuss the contributions to the academic field of public administration made by the following individuals: (a) Woodrow Wilson, (b) Luther Gulick and Lyndall Urwick, (c) Herbert Simon, and (d) Alan Altshuler. During the early 2000s, state and local governments faced severe fiscal constraints. How has this trend affected the field of public administration? If this trend continues, how will it affect the field of public administration? If growth declines, what are the implications for public employment? In recent years, how has the role of the bureaucracy become more apparent in the daily lives of Americans? Is there anything in your own personal or career experience that shows similar expression of public sentiment? Can you think of areas or agencies in which the public has shown a positive attitude toward government and public administration? Discuss.

300 words per question?????? Your main post must be supported (cite at least one source) using APA (1) in-text citations and (2) list of references. Remember you can borrow ideas or information from any place but must (a) summarize the information in your own words, and (b) cite your sources. None of our discussion questions can be answered in only one PARAGRAPH – each major thought or idea should ideally be discussed in a separate paragraph. Be sure to cover all parts of each question. Post as ONE file and please repeat each question and then write your response under it. You must space out your work so it is clear which part of the question you are answering at any point! Please respond to each of the following TWO QUESTIONS using at least 300 words per question. Write the number of WORDS used ONCE at the end of each of your two responses (two numbers only). Question #1: 1. What is probable cause? What are the three ways whereby probable cause is established? How does one differ from the other? What do you need probable cause to do in law enforcement? WHO IS A MAN OF REASONABLE CAUTION IN LAW? Question #2: 2. Define reasonable suspicion. For what purpose can it be used in law enforcement? Compare probable cause with reasonable suspicion – be detailed please. WHAT IS A “HUNCH” USED FOR IN LAW ENFORCEMENT?

Reflection paragraph. Do not summarize the article. We can all read it in its entirety. Read it and share your thoughts about the article. What is your main takeaway or response from reading it? What do you think can or should be done, if anything? https://www.mvariety.com/cnmi-local/73-local/5979-appleby-s-lawsuit-against-corrections-and-parole-board-dismissed-without-prejudice