Criminal Law Today, homework help (500 words)

Textbook : Criminal Law Today

Fourth Edition, 2010

ISBN-13: 9780135042618

Frank Schmalleger and Daniel E. Hall, with John J. Dolatowski

Pearson Education

Begin each written assignment by identifying the question number you are answering followed by

the actual question itself (in bold type).

• Use a standard essay format for responses to all questions (i.e. an introduction, middle

paragraphs and conclusion).

• Responses must be submitted as a MS Word Document only, typed double-spaced, using a

standard font (i.e. Times New Roman) and 12 point type size.

500 words

1.What is the historical basis of the ex post facto and bill of attainder provisions, and why would

they have application in today’s legal system?

2.Discuss the requirements of self-defense according to the text and explain what they mean

(good faith belief, imminent danger, threat of harm, proportionate use of force to repel attack).

3.How does a Constitutional Amendment that provides for the right to keep and bear arms render

state laws which restrict that right as invalid? What limitations may a state impose on the sale,

purchase, possession, use, or carrying of a firearm that do not violate the Second Amendment?

4.After reading the case of Lawrence v. Texas, compare and contrast that with the court’s opinion

in McLaughlin v. Florida, 379 U.S. 184 (1964).

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