August 17, 2022

What, in your opinion, is the best way to address prostitution?

QUESTION:1

Andrea (Kennedy) Yates was born on July 2, 1964 in Houston, Tex. She graduated from Milby High School in Houston in 1982. She was the class valedictorian, captain of the swim team and an officer in the National Honor Society. She completed a two-year pre-nursing program at the University of Houston and then graduated in 1986 from the University of Texas School of Nursing in Houston. She worked as a registered nurse at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center from 1986 until 1994.
Andrea Meets Rusty Yates:
Andrea and Rusty Yates, both 25, met at their apartment complex in Houston. Andrea, who was usually reserved, initiated the conversation. Andrea had never dated anyone until she turned 23 and prior to meeting Rusty she was healing from a broken relationship. They eventually moved in together and spent much of their time involved in religious study and prayer. They were married on April 17, 1993. They shared with their guests that they planned on having as many children as nature provided.

Based on the information was Yates legally insane? If not, specifically discuss why none of the 3 insanity defenses apply. If so, which of the insanity defenses would apply and specifically why.

Does her (ex) husband bear any responsibility in the crime? Why or why not?

Who bears the burden of proof for the insanity defense? What is the burden for this defense?

Question.2

Please read the background information below then respond to the questions presented below on the law of conspiracy.

John Angelo Gotti III is a New York City mobster who during the 1990s led the Gambino crime family of Cosa Nostra for his imprisoned father John J. Gotti. He is also known as the son of the Teflon Don. John Gotti Jr. arrested on murder conspiracy charge. Barcelo for NewsJohn “Junior” Gotti escorted Tuesday morning outside of the Melville, NY, FBI building. John A. (Junior) Gotti was ratted out by a boyhood buddy who gave the feds enough evidence to charge the mob heir Tuesday with three murders – and possibly put him away for life, sources told the Daily News.

QUESTION: Should Gotti Jr. been changed with criminal conspiracy? Discuss the law of criminal conspiracy. Analyze the facts above to determine if the elements of conspiracy as presented in Chapter 8.2 of the ebook describes. Discuss whether the criminal intent and the criminal act of conspiracy are met. Is this a “wheel or a chain conspiracy” as defined in the ebook and explain specifically why or why not. Have fun with this one!

QUESTION 3.

How do laws differ between Canada and the U.S. regarding prostitution? Why do you think the law is so different in the two countries? How have other countries addressed this issue recently? How does the Canada law compare with the Nevada laws on prostitution?