Studentwhiz: CJA 354 Week 2 Complete

CJA 354 Week 2 Complete

DQ 1.

1. Research the Andrea Yates case, in which a mother suffering from postpartum depression (PPD) killed her five children.

· Do you feel that PPD should be a defense to murder or manslaughter? Explain.

· Do you think Ms. Yates received a fair sentence? Explain.

2. Research the prosecution of Jared Loughner for the shooting of Representative Gabrielle Gifford’s of Arizona.

· How does competency to stand trial play into this case? Explain your answer.

· Do you think Loughner is competent? Explain your answer.

DQ 2.According to Schmalleger, Hall, and Dolatowski (2010), a syndrome is “a complex of signs and symptoms presenting a clinical picture of a disease or disorder”. They also define a syndrome-based defense as a “defense predicated on, or substantially enhanced by, the acceptability of syndrome-related claims”. Use the foregoing definitions to respond to

· Review the concept of syndrome-based defense enhancements;

· Discuss whether a syndrome should be considered an excuse, a justification, or an explanation; and

· Discuss whether syndromes can best be seen as (1) potentially negating mensrea, (2) widening traditional defenses, or (3) a way of justifying behavior classes or groups of people.

CJA 354 Week 2 Individual Assignment Criminal Defense Case Analysis

Locate two cases that discuss various types of criminal defenses.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word case analysis in which you identify and examine the types of criminal defenses used in each case that include the following:

· Explanation of the nature and types of defenses used in each case and what evidence was used to support each defense.

· Description of how justification and excuse play a role in each case.

Description of the outcome of each case

CJA 354 Week 2 Individual Assignment Week Two Worksheet

Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Week Two Worksheet.

Be sure to include your name on the worksheet.

CJA 354 Week 2 Learning Team Assignment Insanity Defense Paper

Resource: University of Phoenix Material: State v. Stu Dents

Discuss the case as if your team was part of the defense team in State v. Stu Dents and the defendant wants to plead insanity.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following questions as a team:

· Does your team believe the defendant is competent to stand trial? Why or why not?

· What is required in your state for an insanity defense?