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Instructions

In this assignment, you will explain the concept of precedent, address how precedent has played a part in the evolution of criminal law, and how precedent-setting cases have provided interpretation for criminal law and criminal procedure in conjunction with the impact of these rulings on law enforcement in the context of causation. Complete the following:

· Explain the concept and the role of precedent, in a criminal procedural and criminal law context, as they pertain to law enforcement officers’ handling of criminal cases.

· Summarize two precedent-setting cases in the areas of criminal law and criminal procedure dealing with the issue of causation.

· Illustrate how your selected cases impact law enforcement officers.

· Explore why it is important for law enforcement officers to understand the impact of precedential cases.

Additional Requirements

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Required page count: 3–4, not including the cover page or the references page. Format according to APA guideline