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LRC Project Assignment -
Purpose - The purpose of this project is to reinforce the learning outcomes of this course which are to:
- distinguish between criminal law and civil law
- apply Constitutional protections to fact situations relating to alleged criminals
- apply Constitutional protections to fact patterns related to individuals under arrest
- identify the steps in a criminal trial (pre and post conviction)
- demonstrate knowledge of discovery procedures in criminal actions
- list elements of various crimes
- discuss ethical consideration faced in representing and defending the accused
Requirements - State: Michigan
1. Research the laws about self-defense laws in the state of your choice (your home state is recommended).
2. Locate at least five (5) references (using the LRC) that discuss the elements of self-defense, to include the "castle doctrine" and "stand your ground" rules.
3. Answer the following questions:
1. What are the four elements of self-defense?
2. Discuss each of the elements and describe how they apply to the self-defense justification?
3. What is the "castle doctrine"?
4. What is "stand your ground"?
5. How are these doctrines applied in your state?
4. Present your information in one of three formats: a research paper, a slide presentation, or a short video clip (feel free to be creative!).
Need LRC Project Part 2 - Submit a MS Word document with an outline of your project and a properly APA formatted Reference page. Your reference page should contain a minimum of five (5) academic peer reviewed references from the LRC that you will use in your final project.
Note - Need 300 words outline + references. Need only outline and APA format reference page.
Attachment:- LRC Project Assignment File.rar