In What US Court District Is Robeson County Located?
Starters: Here is your procedure for starters. Highlight and copy the date and the starter. Open a new file and paste the date and starter on the new document. Answer the starter, then save it under my documents. I will go over with you how to do this.
Monday February 3, 2014
Research the answers to these questions. Be able to discuss these important components of our court system.
In what US Court District is Robeson County located?
In what federal judicial district do we live?
Who is our Superior Court Judge?
Who is the Robeson County Clerk of Court?
What is the Clerk of Court responsible for?
Who is the Robeson County Register of Deeds?
What are they responsible for?
Who is the Robeson County Magistrate?
What are they responsible for?
Tuesday February 4, 2014
Explain:
Greatest Good: - ______
The Golden Rule: ______
***Where did the Golden Rule Come From? ______
Wednesday February 5, 2014
______1. Ethics are deciding what is a right or wrong action in a reasoned,
impartial manner.
______2. The golden rule says that you should “Do unto others before they
do unto you”.
______3. Laws make people do what is right.
______4. Common law got its beginning from France in 1776.
______5. Administrative agencies get their laws from each state.
______6. The greatest good principle means making decisions that will
affect the most people in a positive way.
______7. When a judge makes a decision based on a prior higher court
decision it is known as law of precedent.
______8. The principles by a which a government operates is a
Declaration.
______9. Laws passed by a federal, state legislature or a local city
council are known as ethics.
______10. Law in the United States comes from constitutions, statutes,
administrative agencies and court decisions.
Thursday February 6, 2014
What are the four sources of U.S. Law?
Friday February 7, 2014 T F
9. Business Law is largely civil law.
10. Police take action in criminal and civil cases.
11. Universalizing is part of consequence-based reasoning.
Monday February 10, 2014
Critical Thinking
Instructions: Read the below cases and decide whether each case is valid in it’s disposition or if the finding should have been different based on Federal and State laws.
1.Berberian age 13, applies for an is refused a learner’s permit to drive an automobile. He is also denied permission to take the driver’s test. Under his state’s statutes, persons under the age of 16 may not obtain learner’s permits or take a driving test. Berberian claims the age requirement is unconstitutional and that it violates his right to equal protection under the 14th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution. Is Berbian correct? If so, then why?? Or why not? Case: Berberian v Petit
2.While driving through Lowell, NY, John passes a police radar speed checkpoint an d relays the following message on his CB radio. “There is a Smokey taking pictures up on Route 29.” A police officer monitoring a CB radio heard the message. John is arrested, charged and convicted of obstructing governmental administration. Under New York law, a person is guilty of that offense” when he prevents or attempts to prevent a public servant from performing an official function by means of interference or by means of an independently unlawful act.” How would you decide? People v Case
Monday February 17, 2014
1.Explain what the “checks and balances” are within our form of government. Additionally, why do we have this type of government rule?
2. If there are Federal law enforcement agencies in place such as the FBI, DEA, Homeland Security and the U. S. Marshall Service and Federal Courts; why do our states have similar agencies that in most cases enforce the same laws as well as having state courts too? Is that a waste of resources or is it necessary? Why?
Tuesday February 18, 2014
Watch this video:
1. In appellate court, the parties in a case are:
- plaintiff and appellee plaintiff and defendant appellant and plaintiff
- appellant and appellee appellant and defendant
2. Which is NOT a step in a criminal trial?
- preliminary hearing set arrest made trial begins arraignment
- complaint filed by plaintiff
3. Civil actions are initially brought about by which party:
- appellee plaintiff appellant proscecutor defendant
4. In the case of a tree falling on a neighbor's house, which court would be the case be heard by first?
- appellate court criminal trial court federal court civil trial court
- supreme court
5. In Supreme Court cases, which is NOT true?
no appeals process after a case is heard in Supreme Court. Decisions are made by a vote. It's the court of first instance.Cases of national importance or appeals from appellate court are heard. A panel of justices hears cases.
Monday February 24, 2014
In American History there have been several Supreme Court cases which are considered “landmark.” A landmark case is one in which a significant change to legal precedent (previous cases) or a significant change to law has been made. There are several which are important to understanding the evolution of American Law. You are to go to the following websites and read about each of the following landmark case.
Case:Marbury v. Madison
Web Site:
Questions:
- What is “judicial review?”
- Who was the Chief Justice at the time?
- Who were Marbury and Madison?
- What questions were raised in the case resolution?
- In which question was the subject of judicial review addressed?
- What is Original Jurisdiction?
- Why do you think this case was so incredibly important?
Wednesday February 26, 2014
Directions: Students are to read each scenario and using what they have learned about court and trial procedures, list the steps that would occur for each scenario.
Scenario 1
Joe Short was caught breaking into Central Elementary School in Edenton, NC. Joe had stolen several laptop computers and was on his way out of the school with the property when he was arrested. After Joe was arrested and processed by the police, what were his next steps in the court and trial process?
Friday February 28, 2014
Poor Joe Short was convicted in Superior Court, but he and his attorney appealed the conviction? Where was the case appealed to (exact name)? What type of things can Joe’s appeal consist of? If his appeal is denied, does Joe have any other appeal open to him? If so what is his next appeal step?
Monday March 3, 2014
Case:Gideon v Wainwright
Web Site:
Questions:
- What was the Supreme Court ruling in this case?
- Who was Gideon and what did he do?
- Why did Gideon not have an attorney?
- Why did the judge not grant him one?
- What is a habeas corpus petition?
- Which amendment was violated in Gideon’s Case?
- What amendment did the court note that the states must abide by because of the due process clause?
- What is an “adversarial” court system?
Wednesday March 5, 2014
Manny is driving down Polo Bl. and is stopped by the local police for speeding 45 in a 35 mph. zone. He is written a traffic summons to either appear in court or pay a fine and avoid coming to court. What type of offense is this?
A:
2.Joy works as the night auditor-clerk at the Easy Sleep Motel. She is responsible for balancing the day’s cash receipts and credit card receipts. Joy also has student loans that she is behind and decides to borrow some of the motel’s cash to pay them with the intention of re-paying the money before anyone finds out. However Joy is unable to repay the money and an audit of the motel’s account finds that the money is missing and that Joy was the one that took the cash. What crime did Joy commit?
A:
Thursday March 6, 2014
3.Johnny goes to court to face a simple assault charge against another person that is not related to him. He gets found guilty and sentenced to two weekends in the local jail. Johnny gets angry at the judge and uses profanity so that everyone including the judge can hear it. What will the judge likely do and what criminal offense did Johnny commit?
A:
4.Lilly and her friend get into an argument that ends up becoming a physical fight.
During the fight Lilly feels she is losing the fight and picks up a steel rod and strikes her friend in his head and face causing extensive cuts and abrasions and rendering him unconscious. What crime did she commit and is the offense a felony or a misdemeanor?
A: