1. The Louisiana murder trial of Yoshihiro Hattori illustrated both actus reus and mens rea quite vividly.
Focusing on the conceptualization of actus reus and mens rea,
- Describe whether the court acted justly and/or legally in the acquittal of Rodney Peairs.
- Justify your personal opinions by referencing legal concepts or by building on theories outlined in the text.
Your paper must be at least 750 words in length (excluding title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style
2. Examine and analyze the various ways police use of force has been litigated and controlled. You will select one court case from the list below and examine the ways the court attempted to place constraints on the police use of physical force when confronting citizens.
First, select one of the following cases:
- Tennessee v. Garner (1985)
- Graham v. Connor (1989)
- Johnson v. Glick (1973)
In your paper
- Provide details of the case selected.
- Describe the events and the players' various roles.
- Describe the outcome.
- Provide an analysis of the long-term result or consequences of the outcome for police.
- Explain any operational policies or procedures that changed as a result of the case.
- Explain what the outcome means for ordinary citizens should they encounter officers during their daily routine.