Reference no: EM133814327 , Length: 4 pages

Assignment:

Kindly answer all questions with detailed explanation without giving instructions or how the question will be answered!

This assignment deliverable consists of a 3 to 4 page written paper, not including the cover or reference pages.

The Model Penal Code and Analysis of Indictments

For Part 1 of this assignment, use the following documents to answer the questions below:

• Model Penal Code Section § 2.02. General Requirements of Culpability. (See Course Documents page and Copy of Code in File Section)
• Joseph McAlpin Indictment (Examine Count 1 of the Indictment for Aggravated Murder charge)
• Richard Williams Indictment (Examine Counts 1 and 2 of the indictment for felonious assault charge)
• Javen Foster Indictment (Examine Count 1 of the indictment for Reckless Homicide charge)

Per the Model Penal Code and the 3 Indictments, answer the following questions.

• For each indictment, what mens rea or culpable mental state is found in each indictment per the Model Penal Code?
• How does each mens rea or culpable mental state differ by definition?
• Do the different mens rea or culpable mental states in each indictment allege differences in how each defendant committed each offense? Explain?

Fact Pattern Analysis

For Part 2 of this assignment, watch the following video and then, answer the questions below it.

Use the scenario and your research to answer the following questions in your PowerPoint presentation.

• Discuss the different types of discretion prosecutors have when dealing with a criminal matter and a suspect of a crime.
• How can a prosecutor officially charge Zero with breaking and entering and possession of criminal tools? If Zero's attorney calls the prosecutor and says he will admit that he did commit a breaking and entering, can the prosecutor use a different tool in which to officially charge Zero with breaking and entering?
• Discuss the process a prosecutor uses in charging a person formally with a felony offense.