In this assignment, you will prepare three case analyses based on hypothetical fact patterns. These fact patterns all deal with the topic of due process. Step 1: Download and thoroughly read the Case

1 Saint Leo University CRM /POL 123 Introduction to Law and the Legal System Course Description: This course is an introductory survey of the history, structures, and processes of the U.S. legal system. It is designed to be taken as a first University -leve l course in law and should precede more specialized courses such as criminal, business, or constitutional law. Covered are basic legal concepts such as due process, the structure of the U.S. court system, and the major subdivisions of law such as civil pro cedure, criminal procedure, and the law of torts. The role of law in society, the analysis of judicial reasoning, and the application of legal concepts to factual situations are stressed. Prerequisite: None Textbook : The textbook information which appea rs on our Saint Leo Bookstore ordering site is as follows: Schubert (2015). Introduction to Law and the Legal System 11thEdition. Loose -leaf (Custom) ISBN -13: 978 -1-337 -68560 -3 Schubert (2015). Introduction to Law and the Legal System 11thEdition. E -Boo k (Custom) ISBN -13: 978 -1-337 -56847 -0 Your custom textbook was created from the following National text(s): Schubert (2015). Introduction to Law and the Legal System 11 th Edition ISBN -13: 978 -1-285 -43825 -2 Ch. 1 -9 Samaha (2015). Criminal Procedure 9 th Edition ISBN -13: 978 -1-285 -45787 -1 Ch. 1 -8, 10 & 15 Course Objectives: 1. Students must demonstrate a basic understanding of legal concepts such as substantive and procedural due process, constitutional interpretation, appellate review, and the history of the U.S. legal system. 2. Students must be familiar with the structure and jurisdiction of the U.S. court systems. 3. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with civil procedure. 4. Students should be able to demonstrate that they can brief and understand a ppellate court decisions. 5. Students should be able to demonstrate that they know how to apply case and statutory law to factual situations. 6. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with criminal law and procedure. 7. Students must be aware of the applicat ions of equity and the spectrum of judicial remedies. 8. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with alternative dispute resolution. 9. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with contracts. 10. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with the l aw of torts. 11. Students must demonstrate a basic familiarity with the relationship between legislation and court law. 12. Students must be aware of the applications of administrative regulations. Core Value: 2 Personal Development : Saint Leo University stresse s the development of every person’s mind, spirit , and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community. Evaluation: Assignment % of Grade Discussion s (8) 8 Case Briefs (4) 32 Case Analyses (5) 60 Total 100% Grading Scale Grade Score (%) A 94 -100% A- 90 -93% B+ 87 -89% B 84 -86% B- 80 -83% C+ 77 -79% C 74 -76% C- 70 -73% D+ 67 -69% D 60 -66% F <60% 3 Module 1 Introduction to the Law Objectives : When you complete this module, you should be able to : ▪ Prepare a written case brief. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i ntroduction to the class Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post an i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Brief assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 2 Due Process Objectives : When you complete this module, you should be able to : ▪ Evaluate facts in a hypothetical legal scenario. ▪ Apply case and statutory law based on due process analysis. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Analysis assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT 4 Module 3 Civil Procedure Objective s: When you complete this module, you should be able to : ▪ Order the steps in the civil litigation process. ▪ Prepare a written case brief. ▪ Evaluate facts in a hypothetical legal scenario. ▪ Apply case and statutory law based on civil procedure analysis. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Analysis assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 4 Criminal Law Objective s: When you complete th is module, you should be able to : ▪ Identify the four components of a criminal offense. ▪ Define actus reus and mens rea. ▪ Prepare a written case brief. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 5 Criminal Procedure 5 Objectives : When you complete this m odule, you should be able to : ▪ Describe the preliminary stages of criminal proceedings prior to trial . ▪ Order the procedural steps in a typical criminal trial. ▪ Evaluate facts in a hypothetical legal scenario. ▪ Apply case and statutory law based on criminal p rocedure analysis. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Analysis assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 6 Intentional Torts Objectives : When you complete this module, you should be able to : ▪ Identify the historical origins of modern tort law. ▪ Identify the three types of civil wrongs that c omprise modern tort law. ▪ Identify the different types of intentional torts. ▪ Prepare a written case brief. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 7 Negligent Torts Objective s: When you complete this module, you should be able to : 6 ▪ Identify the elements ne cessary to establish negligence. ▪ Identify the defenses to negligence . ▪ Evaluate facts in a hypothetical legal scenario. ▪ Apply case and statutory law based on tortious analysis. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assi gned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Analysis assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Module 8 Ethics Objecti ves : When you complete this module, you should be able to : ▪ Identify ethics as a branch of philosophy that studies morality. ▪ Apply to egoist perspective to an ethical scenario. ▪ Evaluate facts in a hypothetical legal scenario. ▪ Apply case and statutory law based on ethical analysis. Assignments: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than : Read assigned materials Post i nitial response to the discussion question Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Post r esponses to at least two classmates Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT Submit Case Analysis assignment Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT