Yearly Archives: 2022

Dying Without a Written Will in Montana: Who Receives Your Property?   For this assignment, begin by reviewing this article thoroughly.   Goetting, M. (2019). Dying without a will in Montana . Montana State University Extension. https://store.msuextension.org/publications/FamilyFinancialManagement/MT198908HR.pdf   Next, go to the Illinois General Assembly website and review the laws of succession of the State […]

Question 1          The personal representative has the responsibility to see that taxes are paid on a timely basis.                   a) True                   b) False   Question 2          The Tax Reform Act […]

Question 1          Disposable income is that income a person has after paying all taxes and expenses for a given period of time.   a) True                   b) False   Question 2          A gift is transfer of property from the […]

Throughout the years, many novel defenses have emerged as those charged with crimes try to avoid culpability for their actions. In 1991, a female orthopedic surgeon successfully avoided a conviction for drinking and driving and other crimes by arguing that her actions were due to PMS. Other defendants have tried to defend their conduct based […]

Should Marijuana Be Legalized?   Colorado, Washington, and Oregon are the latest states to consider the controversial question of legalizing marijuana. If passed, the ballot initiatives would directly contradict federal law, which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Federal authorities and state officials are already at odds […]

In the wake of the famous court decision of Katko v. Briney, 183 N.W. 657 (IA 1971) most states do not allow the use of deadly force in order to protect property. However, Texas allows its residents to do so in limited circumstances. Review the Katko v. Briney and the Texas statute sources below.   […]

In preparation for the Midterm Exam, please revisit the prior units. What topics or concepts have you found most important to study? Why? Please post your thoughts here, and remember to respond to some of your classmates’ posts as well.

Visit the National Sex Offender Registry at http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/registry and click on your state to access the local registry. As you review the information on the site, take note of what sex offenses offenders must register for and the duration of the registry. You should also research whether offenders must register when they move, and whether […]

Is Unprotected Sex While HIV Positive Attempted Murder, Assault, or Permissible?   In this exercise, you will look at the inchoate crime of attempt as it relates to the spread of diseases, particularly those that are known and incurable. Read the following articles about the inchoate crime of attempt and the failure to disclose HIV […]

The shooting death of Travon Martin in February 2012 by George Zimmerman sparked great debate in the legal community. The state delayed prosecuting Zimmerman but ultimately charged him with second degree murder. Some believed he should have been charged with first degree murder, and many were outraged when he was acquitted entirely. For more details […]