Select one discussion question from each of the denoted chapters below and post your response addressing the two questions in one posting response (be sure to identify the questions you selected in your response) CHOOSE A QUESTION FROM CHAPTER 6 AND 7
Law Governing the Use of Force (Chapter 6)- Select One Discussion Question Below
Questions
- Identify and explain the three key points for determining when force is justified.
- A 33-year-old wife was charged with murder after shooting her husband with a shotgun. She testified in her own defense and stated that her husband had abused her physically and sexually during their marriage. She also testified that the shotgun went off accidentally. What facts are important to the outcome of this case? What is the most likely conviction? Would you convict the wife and why?
- Explain the similarity and dissimilarity between the “castle” doctrine and the “stand your ground” doctrine. Please provide some examples.
Other Criminal Defenses (Chapter 7) – Select One Discussion Question Below
Questions
- Explain the term “affirmative defense”. And list and describe all categories of an affirmative defense. Please provide some examples for each category.