Criminal Law

The use of deadly force should only be confined to only those situations where life is threatened. Besides, the use of the deadly force should only be applied if the individual in question posed a danger to which the power used against him was a proportionate response to prevent the unjustified killing of individuals (Johnson & Blair, 2006). I think stand to ground laws are substantial in eliminating any misunderstanding about when persons can protect themselves and eradicate trials of individuals who legally used self-defense even though they had not tried to retreat from the threat. I also support mandatory retreat rules as no individual should lose life without facing the full force of the law. Besides, I feel that the conditions set forth to guide castle exception inspire considerable debate on the terms legally set for self-defense with a firearm.

D.B. Cooper, Hijacking and Theft

I think Cooper did not live to see the light of the day after jumping off the plain. There is a likelihood he succumbed to injuries after dropping off the plain. If at all he survived, there would be a trace of him from those who saw him land on the parachute due to the nature of his case, which was highly publicized by the international media. If I found Cooper, I would charge him with air robbery and extortion. Cooper caused panic among the passengers who gave in to his advances.

Rioting in ancient and modern law

I would charge Demetrius with incitement. Demetrius mobilized artisans against Paul, which is a severe crime. Such a provocation, if actualized, would have led to death and, therefore, can be charged as a felony. Demetrius would, therefore, face a jail sentence for his actions. I would also charge Paul with religious criticism, which is a less severe crime, although it aroused dangerous negative emotions among the people and interfered with people’s businesses (Eisenstein, 1977). The religious objection would, therefore, be charged as an infraction. For instance, I would give Paul a fine as a punishment for his actions that violated religious freedom.

References

Eisenstein, J., & Jacob, H. (1977). Felony justice: An organizational analysis of criminal courts (pp. 27-28). Boston: Little, Brown.

Johnson, R. H., & Blair, J. A. (2006). Logical self-defense. Idea.

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Criminal Law

1 Self-Defense & Unlawful Intrusion
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course_id=_69126_1&group_id=&mode=view
Traditionally, using deadly force requires an imminent threat to life. In cases where the threat dissipates
or where it does not exist, using deadly force is usually circumscribed or prohibited. Given your
understanding of being able to use force and even deadly force to defend yourself or other individuals,
consume the information and embedded links below and answer the following:
Self-Defense
Imperfect-Self-Defense
Should the use of deadly force be confined to only those situations where life is threatened, or should it
also be allowed if the threat is dissipated? For example, an intruder turns and flees a scene after being
confronted, should deadly force be allowed if the intruder has turned his/her back to flee?
How do you feel about "stand your ground laws" (laws the do not require retreating if a deadly threat is
experienced so that deadly force can be used)? Do you support mandatory "retreat rules?" How do you
feel about the "castle exception" to the retreat rule that allows deadly force to be used once inside a
dwelling?
2 D. B. Cooper, Hijacking, & Theft
According to the story below, Cooper has never been found. However, after reading the stories below and
their embedded links, please address the following questions:
What do you think happened to "Cooper" and why? Assume that you have found Cooper, what would you
charge him with, if anything, and why?
Cooper Hijacking
In search of D. B. cooper

3 Rioting in Ancient and Modern Law
There is a famous story in the New Testament of the Bible detailing an event involving a man named
Paul. The event is described in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verses 23-41. Please read the text of that
story, recounted below and also the embedded link on the current statutory laws governing rioting:
The Riot in Ephesus
About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who
made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. He called them
together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: “You know, my friends, that we receive a
good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray
large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods
made by human hands are no gods at all. There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name,
but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who
is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine

majesty.” When they heard this, they were furious and began shouting: “Great is Artemis of the
Ephesians!”
Soon the whole city was in an uproar. The people seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling
companions from Macedonia, and all of them rushed into the theater together. Paul wanted to appear
before the crowd, but the disciples would not let him. Even some of the officials of the province, friends
of Paul, sent him a message begging him not to venture into the theater. The assembly was in confusion:
Some were shouting one thing, some another. Most of the people did not even know why they were
there. The Jews in the crowd pushed Alexander to the front, and they shouted instructions to him. He
motioned for silence in order to make a defense before the people. But when they realized he was a
Jew, they all shouted in unison for about two hours: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!”
The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: “Fellow Ephesians, doesn’t all the world know that the city of
Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from
heaven?Therefore, since these facts are undeniable, you ought to calm down and not do anything
rash. You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our
goddess. If, then, Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a grievance against anybody, the courts are
open and there are proconsuls. They can press charges. If there is anything further you want to bring up,
it must be settled in a legal assembly. As it is, we are in danger of being charged with rioting because of
what happened today. In that case we would not be able to account for this commotion, since there is
no reason for it.” After he had said this, he dismissed the assembly.
Riot in Brief
Federal Riot
You are a member of the authorities and have come across this case. You observe everything that
occurred in the passage and must now render a decision, after reading the statutory material provided.
What would be your charges, if any, for each of the players mentioned in the passage? If you file charges
what would be the "level" (class of felony, misdemeanor, infraction) be? If you file, what is your
punishment? What would your result be if you do not file (a warning or just release those involved)?