Research and discuss the types of crimes in the United states where the degree of the offense is generally determined by the criminal act that is committed, and contrast those with crimes that are differentiated by the criminal mind that exists when the act is committed (e.g., theft offense, drug offense, homicide offenses).

Research and discuss the types of crimes in the United states where the degree of the offense is generally determined by the criminal act that is committed, and contrast those with crimes that are differentiated by the criminal mind that exists when the act is committed (e.g., theft offense, drug offense, homicide offenses).2.The obvious implication that arises during a trial is that, if the accused does not testify, he/she must be guilty. In the United States, how is this overcome in the law and what safeguards are in place during a trial to provide an accused with the presumption of innocence?3.When President Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, a number of persons were eventually, charged, tried, and convicted for their involvement. Research who these persons were, what they did, what were they charged with, and what happened to them?4.Research the case of Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 (1985). Provide the factual background of the case, the procedural history, and the issues and analysis confronted by the court in dealing with the issue on when a law enforcement officer may use deadly force. Are the guidelines set by the court clear, or do they provide a less then bright line standard that a law enforcement officer must decide upon in a split second?5.Discuss the crimes that entail sexual assault. What are the problems with proving the elements of an offense where that offense: a) involves a man accused of raping his wife? b) Involves a female high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a male high school student who is a minor? c) Involves a known prostitute claiming that she was raped by a male customer she met at a bar? 6.Drug offenses have been called mala prohibita, unlike those inherently evil offenses that have long been recognized as wrongful (and illegal) conduct. What is the evolution of drug offenses in this country (United States), and how did we arrive at the present where drug activity is the root of most other crimes?7.The United States is built upon a theory that our society is a melting pot of diverse people from different societies and cultures. How has that changed historically with the passage of laws that restrict immigration?

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