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January 30, 2013
1. What types of taxes do you/your family pay?
2. Where does this money go and what is it used for?
February 14, 2013
Review Question:
In 1999 a man went on a shooting spree at a shopping mall
that killed 5 people. He was released from prison in 2011, two
years before his scheduled release date because of good
behavior. Prison psychologists have declared that the man has
completely reformed. Earlier this month, the man attempted to
buy a gun and obtain a concealed carry permit. He was denied.
You are the judge on this case. Use the balancing test and your
knowledge of the Bill of Rights to decide if the man’s
Constitutional rights have been violated, and if he should be
allowed to buy a gun/obtain the permit.
February 18, 2012
The American Nazi Party planned a demonstration in the town of
Skokie, Illinois. A large number of Skokie’s residents were Jewish
and many were survivors of Nazi concentration camp[s during
World War II. Many had lost relatives in the gas chambers.
Because of this, many residents strongly opposed the Nazi
demonstration in their town.
The law required anyone seeking a demonstration permit to obtain
$300,000 in liability insurance. However, this requirement could
be waived by the town. The law also banned distribution of
material promoting racial or religious hatred and prohibited public
demonstrations by people in military-style uniforms. The Nazis
challenged the law as a violation of their First Amendment rights.
1. Some people claimed that the purpose of the demonstration was to incite
Skokie’s Jews and to inflict emotional harm rather than communicate ideas.
Do you agree or disagree? Should the motive of the speaker influence
whether a speech is protected by the Constitution?
2. Does the government have an obligation to protect the rights of Nazis and
other unpopular groups, even if their philosophy would not permit free speech
for others? Should Ku Klux Klan or Communist Party rallies have the same
protection?
3. Was the law in this case neutral in its viewpoint? Explain.
4. How should this case be decided? In what ways, if any, should the town be
able to regulate speech and assembly?
February 20, 2013
A married male state senator running for governor had a reputation
for dating women in the state’s capital city. The candidate’s wife
and two children lived in their hometown about 200 miles from the
state capital. The members of the press who traveled with the
senator on campaign trips noticed that his wife seldom came along
and that he dined late at night with one particular woman. The
press decided to investigate further and discovered this woman
leaving the candidate’s hotel room one morning.
1. Is it reasonable for the candidate to expect reporters not to
disclose this information? Why/Why not?
2. Suppose a reporter also had information that the candidate
used cocaine at a social gathering. Would you analyze his
privacy rights differently in this situation? Explain.
3. Some states have laws requiring that a candidate reveal the
source and amount of campaign contributions. Do these laws
violate anyone’s privacy rights?
February 26, 2013
1. What are some advantages/disadvantages of interpreting the
Constitution as an originialist or as a living
constitutionalist?
2. The Second Amendment is read as follows:
A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a
free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall
not be infringed.
How would an originalist interpret the meaning of this
amendment? How would a living constitutionalist interpret
it?
The Congress shall have Power - To make all Laws which shall
be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution
the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this
Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any
Department or Officer thereof.
February 28, 2013
1. Based on the facts that have been presented to you, if you
were a juror, would you find Jodi Arias guilty? Briefly explain
your reasoning.
March 4, 2013 (All resemblance to actual people are coincidental)
Jahred hires Stanner to carry out a hit on his wife in order to collect
a large life insurance policy that he is the beneficiary of. Stanner
asks his friend B’Lake if he can hide out at his house after the hit,
to which B’Lake agrees. Stanner carries out the hit, but realizes he
needs a way to flee the crime scene quickly. He jumps into the
back seat of the first car he sees, pulls out his gun, and orders the
unsuspecting driver, Deeno to drive away. Deeno, being a
cowardly sort and fearing for his life, complies.
1. In this situation, identify the following parties to the crime
(if they exist): Principal; Accomplice; Accessory before the
fact; Accessory after the fact
2. Do any of the parties have an affirmative defense?
Explain.
March 6, 2013
Wilfred, age 75, has been suffering from cancer for 10 years. The
pain associated with the cancer is severe and has become worse
over time. Wilfred’s doctors say there is no treatment to either
slow down the growth or reduce the pain. Wilfred asks Martha, his
wife of 50 years, to relieve him of the terrible pain. He asks her to
bring him a bottle of pills that will help him end his own life.
Martha cannot stand watching Wilfred suffer anymore and gives
him the pills. He swallows them all, slowly fades off to sleep, and
dies.
1. If you were the district attorney, would you file criminal
charges against Martha? Why or why not?
2. Regardless of your answer to number one, what do you think
Martha could be charged with? What should her sentence be?
3. If the bottle of pills had been given to Wilfred by a physician
instead of by his wife, would your answers be different?
Briefly explain.
WI Statute 940.12: Whoever with intent that another take his or
her own life assists such person to commit suicide is guilty of a
Class H felony
Class H: Fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment not to exceed
6 years
March 19, 2013- Review Quiz Yasseah!
1. Ashy Larry steals a gun from a pawn shop in East Madison.
He is stopped by police because they have the reasonable
suspicion that he is the suspect (he matches the description of
the perpetrator. Explain the major steps/procedures that will
occur from this point up until the time of his arrest.
2. When is someone considered under arrest?
3. What rights do you have in the following situations (based on
the Constitution’s 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments)
Consensual Encounters:
Custodial Interrogations:
Vehicle Search:
Home Search:
March 21, 2013
1. Number the following criminal trial events in the order in which
they occur:
Witness Questioning By Attorneys
Closing Statement
Initial Appearance
Grand Jury Indictment
Opening Statement
Sentencing
Arraignment/Plea Entering
3. What event would a plea bargain come right before?
April 3, 2013
Theory: your side’s explanation of the events
Theme: big idea/catch phrase that will stick in the jury’s mind
(“jealousy,” for example)
A man is arrested for the double murder of his wife and her
lover. He was the person who reported the scene after he
claims that he “found” them already dead when he went to
confront them about their affair. There are no other suspects
or witnesses.
1. You are a defense attorney. Describe a possible theory for
your opening statement.
2. Describe a possible theme that the prosecution could use.
3. Describe a possible theme that the defense could use.
April 11, 2013
What responsibilities/obligations (if any) do you have to other
members of society?
April 15, 2013
In the following situations, decide if a tort has occurred. Identify it as
intentional, negligent, or strict liability
1. Sydney covers up an icy spot (that she created) on the sidewalk with
snow so she can watch people fall from her window.
2. Sean punches Jonah in the face, causing him to fall into a container
of radioactive material. Jonah now has an arm growing out of his
head.
3. Quentin does grounds-keeping for a daycare center. One day, upon
finishing his duties, he forgets to pick up his tools, leaving a hedge
trimmer, weed killer, and an electric chainsaw on the slide in the
kids’ playground
4. Blake fires a slapshot at the goalie during the hockey game. It is a
terrible shot, and it flies over the glass and hits Brandon in the face,
giving him a concussion.
April 17, 2013
1. What are two examples of how the civil court process is
different from the criminal court process?
2. A woman who spilled McDonald’s coffee on herself sued
McDonald’s and was awarded $2.86 million in damages. Is
this reasonable? Why or why not?
3. Should there be a limit to the amount of damages (money)
someone can sue for in a civil trial? If so, how much/why? If
not, why not?
April 19, 2013
Mr. Grant is in Piggly Wiggly doing the weekly grocery shopping. His
four year-old adopted son David is seated in the shopping cart. As they
pass a large peanut buttER display, David reaches out and pulls a jar off
the shelf. The display collapses, and a dozen jars come tumbling down.
Some of the jars break, spreading peanut butter and glass all over the
floor. Mr. Grant scolds David severely as he wheels her down the aisle.
Ten minutes later, Mrs. Hightower slips and falls on the peanut butter. She
breaks her hip in the fall and suffers several deep cuts from the broken
glass. Because she is elderly, the hip injury develops complications and
may never heal properly.
1. Whom should Mrs. Hightower sue for damages? Why?
2. Who, if anyone, was at fault in this case? Briefly explain.
3. Has a tort occurred? Explain why or why not.
April 23, 2013
Jared is attacked by his neighbor’s Shih Tzu, Mr. Snuggles, while he is
walking down the street. Jared sustains gruesome injuries, resulting in
hospital bills totaling $3,000. He is also out of
work for two weeks (his monthly salary is $1000).
He and Mr. Snuggles also attend group therapy
classes for ten weeks (one session per week at $100
per session). Because of the incident, Jared is now
afraid of both dogs, and Snuggle fabric softener.
He is made fun of at work, and his friends
constantly refer to him as “The guy who got beat
up by Mr. Snuggles.” There is even a Facebook page about the incident.
When asked how much he would be willing to pay to go back in time and
have the incident never occur, Jaredsaid “$100,000 and a copy of the One
Direction CD.”
1. What are Jared’s monetary (economic) damages in this situation
2. What are Jared’s pain and suffering (non-economic) damages?
3. Who will be sued? Is this an intentional, negligent, or strict
liability case?
April 25, 2013
Helen Palsgraf was standing on a platform of defendant's railroad after
buying a ticket to go to Rockaway Beach. A train stopped at the station,
bound for another place. Two men ran forward to catch it. One of the men
reached the platform of the car without mishap, though the train was
already moving. The other man, carrying a package, jumped aboard the
car, but seemed unsteady as if about to fall. A guard on the car, who had
held the door open, reached forward to help him in, and another guard on
the platform pushed him from behind. In this act, the package was
dislodged, and fell upon the rails. It was a package of small size, about
fifteen inches long, and was covered by a newspaper. In fact it contained
fireworks, but there was nothing in its appearance to give notice of its
contents. The fireworks when they fell exploded. The shock of the
explosion threw down some scales at the other end of the platform many
feet away. The scales struck the plaintiff, causing injuries for which she
sues.
1. Palsgraf sues the railroad company for damages because of negligence.
You are the judge. What will you rule? Why?
May 7, 2013
Use the credit card offer sheets to answer the following:
1. Find the following for card offer one AND two
A-Annual Percentage Rate
B- Grace Period
C- Annual Fee
D- Penalty Fee(s)
2. Your bill for credit card two closes on the second of each month. If you do not
pay your bill off in full, what day will you start accumulating interest on?
3. Which card would you pick (assume you have to pick one)? Why?
Bonus: True or False? If you have a balance of $100 on credit card one for one
year, you will pay $12.99 in interest (assume it’s the first year you have the card)
One last thing…what do you know about financial aid? (you don’t need to write
it down)
May 17, 2013-The LAST notebook question EVER!
Stener is driving his Mercury Villager back to Stevens Point from Waunakee. He
gets off the highway to stop at the creepy McCreeper Subway in Portage. At an
intersection, his old nemesis, Jonah, zooms through a red traffic light and smashes
into the back of Stener’s car. Jonah’s Toyota Corolla is totaled ($600). The Villager
suffers $1500 in damage. Stener also goes to the ER to treat some bumps and
bruises ($1200).
Insurance Type
Liability
Comprehensive
Collision
1.
2.
3.
4.
Jonah
25/100/10
N/A
$500 Deductible
Stener
25/100/10
N/A
$500 Deductible
How much will Jonah’s bodily liability insurance pay?
How much will Jonah’s property damage liability insurance pay?
How much will Stener have to pay in this accident?
How much will Jonah pay out of pocket to fix his car?