IRAC is a critical thinking method used to evaluate legal disputes. IRAC stands for issue, rule, application, and conclusion. To solve a legal problem, you first have to examine the facts of the case. Once you have ascertained the facts, you need to determine what legal issues arise out of the facts. For example, based on the facts, what law has been violated? Next, you must use critical thinking skills to analyze, examine, evaluate, interpret, and apply the law to the case facts. Finally, you reach a conclusion about the probable outcome of the case.
Instructions
Consider the following scenario:
Simon lives in Anytown, which is located in State A. He operates a successful food truck business and is always trying something new for his menu. After inquiries from customers, Simon decided to add frog legs as an appetizer. He bought a fishing license and set out on May 2nd to his favorite fishing hole. He caught more than 50 bull frogs using his bow and arrow.
As Simon was returning to his car, a wildlife officer stopped him and asked to see his fishing license. Simon complied.
Using the IRAC method, apply the city ordinance below to the fact pattern to predict whether or not the wildlife officer will ticket Simon for hunting bull frogs.
Anytown Fishing Ordinance
The following rules must be followed for hunting bull frogs. Violators will be ticketed.
A current fishing license is required to hunt bull frogs.
Bull frog hunting season commences at midnight on May 1st and concludes at midnight on November 30th each year.
Bull frogs may be hunted by hand or hook and hand only.
Capture limit is 10 bull frogs per 24-hour period.
Possession may not exceed 20 bull frogs at any given time.
Prepare a one- to two-page response containing 250 to 500 words.