Criminal Law
Essay Component
1. Regarding veteran defendants, why is it important to be culturally competent in relation to the military culture?
2. Based on the presentation provided in class how does military culture and war play a part in veterans becoming entangled in criminal justice?
3. Should veteran defendant's military history be considered relevant in all phases of criminal court proceedings (pre--trial, trial, and sentencing mitigation)? Why?
You must limit your response to 2--3 typed (double--spaced pages).
What are the advantages and disadvantages for using snitches in the court process? You must use specific references related to the film shown in class to reinforce your responses.