Review the stories about three controversial homicide cases in the course content for this week. What level of homicide charge is appropriate? Why?
Chapter 8 contains a lot of discussion about domestic violence and the law. Should domestic violence be punished as a separate crime or within existing assault laws? What about stalking? Explain. Should prosecutors press criminal charges in these cases if the victim is unwilling? Why or why not?
Chapter 10 contains materials on drunken driving and alcohol-related traffic offenses. Obtain a news story or visit an informational website about DWI and the criminal law. How should DWI be punished? What priority should be placed on its enforcement? Why?
