Discussion Post: Law and Labor
Part A
Affirmative defenses fall under the categories of justification and excuse. Choose one justification defense (self-defense, duress, etc.) and one excuse defense (insanity, mistake of fact, intoxication, etc.).
• Explain how these defenses can be used at trial. Should these types of defenses relieve a person of his or her criminal responsibility?
The defense of duress cannot be used in cases of murder.
Is this exception reasonable, or are there murder cases where this defense should be allowed?
Part B
• Why do upper socioeconomic status and lower socioeconomic status class individuals behave unethically?
• What role does the police subculture play if any in fueling law enforcement misconduct? Defend your position.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.