This is the first of your “aaplication presentations.” The purpose of these presentations is to link what you learned in the course a real world event that has occured during or over the last two years. This is to give you the opportunity to apply what you know and help each other study for the […]

Cheeseman Farms has been operating a cattle farming system for 25 years. When Cheeseman Farms first began operations, the nearest residential town was 20 miles away. Today, through growth of the surrounding community, residential homes are within 5 miles of the farm. Urban Growth Development, a residential developer, sought and was granted permission to build […]

Charles Colson and Daniel Benson argue in “Restitution v. Imprisonment” that programs of restitution by offenders to their victims should be instituted on a wide scale as the primary means of dealing with criminal behavior. Is this argument persuasive to you? Explain why you do or do not believe that such a system would work. […]

Case Study Carla is from Argentina. She migrated to Australia 8 years ago. Carla has just joined your organisation (a community support service) and works in HR. Carla speaks Spanish and English but admits that she sometimes struggles with English. This is especially true when somebody has a strong Australian accent, uses slang, or when […]

Canada has imported the conversations around systemic racism that started in the US. Read both articles and provide your comments as to how accurately they portray the causes of crime and prison time. You do not have to address all of the questions below but merely consider one or two in your comments. Some possible […]

Campaign Finance Reform limits the amount of money an individual can donate to a political candidate. Campaign donations are often used to disseminate, public political messages. Discuss why limiting speech in this way by capping political donations is not a violation of the First Amendment. In your discussion, argue how the law is in furtherance […]

The Case: By his Will, a testator who died last year in the Bahamas, appointed Madison and Raymond to be his executors and trustees, and left his estate, consisting of freehold, leasehold and shares in limited companies upon trust for his brothers who are of full age and wish the trust to continue. Madison has […]

Brockovich did not have a formal paralegal education. However, through her experience, she was able to develop numerous skills that are important to have as a legal professional. What are some examples of these skills and how do they relate directly to the legal practice? Which activities in her life do you think assisted Ms. […]

Briefly discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the three primary sources of crime data. Would you answer honestly if a national crime survey asked you about your criminal behavior, including drinking and drug use? Explain your why or why not.

Brad works for Apple. He earns $14.43/hour and works 40 hours per week. Brad has 1 child with Jane that is 8 years old. He has 2 children with Diane -twins that are 6 years old. The children live primarily with their respective moms. Calculate the child support for the twins and explain each step. […]