I need someone to write me a Maximum of three pages, 12 point font, double-spaced paper.

THIS A CRIMINAL LAW ASSIGNMENT!! SO THINK LIKE A LAWYER.

REMEMBER THIS IS AN ARGUMENTATIVE PAPER !! SO ANALYZE YOUR THOUGHTS VERY WELL

There must be plagiarism OR GRAMMATICAL ERRORS!! EVERY SINGLE SENTENCE MUST BE IN YOUR OWN WORDS UNLESS YOU ARE CITING SOMEONE ELSE’S WORK.

Directions on what to do

For Questions 1 to 3, answer for both scenarios.

No formatting required. 3 page minimum, double-spaced.

Suggestion:

Section 1: Scenario 1, answer questions 1 to 3,

Section 2: Scenario 2, answer questions 1 to 3.

Section 3: Questions 4 and 5.

Grade is based on:

Argument: Defensible, well-defined position? Responds to assignment prompt? Are all the required

questions answered? (40 points)

Position well supported with logical reasoning. Facts of case scenarios applied to argument? The

responses show

that you have thought about the topic. (40 points)

Clarity, Style, Grammar & Formatting: “Sticks to the point’? Well organized? Well written? Is paper

readable? Significant and repeated errors in punctuation, grammar, and spelling? (20 points)

Scenario 1

Two 18 year old, boyfriend and girlfriend, are driving around. Both are intoxicated. The driver is

the boyfriend who ends up causing a wreck and the girlfriend dies. Boyfriend is indicted for Vehicular Manslaughter (2-5 years prison). Girlfriend’s parents want Voluntary Manslaughter (5-8years prison). The DA knows that the vehicular manslaughter statute was written just for this scenario. At the negotiation table, the DA tells the Defense to plead to Vehicular Manslaughter,agree to 5 years, agree not to appeal or boyfriend will be indicted for Voluntary Manslaughter and the DA will argue for the 8 year maximum.

Define the societal interest. Can it be satisfied with a plea bargain? Why/why not?

What’s your opinion of prosecutor’s position? Does it serve the societal interest?

What’s your opinion of the prosecutor’s use of his/her power in each case?

Scenario 2

A six year old child is sexually abused by her father. The child tells her teacher who calls the police. The child goes through a forensic medical exam and there are positive signs of vaginal penetration. Father is arrested. Six months earlier the mother filed for divorce because she found out about the abuse but did not want the child to go through the criminal justice system. The mother refuses to have the child testify. Without the child’s testimony the charges will be dropped. The father’s defense attorney knows this and files a motion to dismiss. The father has 2 other daughters from 2 other mothers. The prosecutor subpoenas the daughter and tells the mother if the child does not appear at trial, she will notify social services and file contempt charges against the mother.

• Define the societal interest.Can it be satisfied with a plea bargain? Why/why not? •

What’s your opinion of prosecutor’s position? Does it serve the societal interest? •

What’s your opinion of the prosecutor’s use of his/her power in each case?

Questions 4 and 5 •

Prosecutors, who are elected officials, have unlimited authority to charge/not charge someone with a crime, charge them with a felony or misdemeanor, divert them to treatment, or charge an offense that carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence.

Do you believe their decisions should be regulated by law or guidelines like those in effect for judges and parole boards? Why or why not? •

Explain how you think prosecutors should be held accountable for their decisions in plea agreements and for prosecutorial misconduct. •

Explain the pros and cons of plea bargains as they relate to punishment in our society.

• Hint: You can use scenarios 1 and 2 to justify or discuss your position

Good luck!! Use scholarly resources for your finding.