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Assignment - Understanding the Roles of the Police, Courts and Corrections in the Case of State v. Patino

This case study summary is based upon an actual murder case. Be sure to consider the following aspects of the case:

• The initial viewing of the cell phone text message and search of the apartment
• The probable cause used to obtain search warrants
• The confession of the suspect
• The ruling of the lower court regarding evidence
• The ruling of the State Supreme Court regarding evidence
• The role of the U.S. Supreme Court regarding the case
• The reasoning of the jury in their decision
• The ethical issues related to the gathering of evidence and the confession
• The role of the Department of Corrections in determining the length of sentences

Tasks:

Read the scenario carefully.

In a 4- to 6-page Microsoft Word document (plus a title and references page), address the topics below:

Identify a criminological theory associated with the behavior of the defendant in this case and explain the primary cause of this crime.

Identify and explain the legal reasoning of the lower court in approving the defense counsel's motion to suppress the cell phone evidence and confession of the defendant.

Identify and explain the ruling of the Rhode Island Supreme Court in approving the appeal of the prosecuting attorney to allow the cell phone evidence and confession of defendant at trial.

Summarize the law enforcement code of ethics and explain whether the conduct of the officer related to searches and seizures was ethical in this case.

Describe the primary difference between the elements of first and second-degree murder and explain why the jury acquitted the defendant of first-degree murder, but convicted him of second-degree murder.

Attachment:- Case.rar