Precedent and Causation in Law Enforcement
Instructions
In this assignment, you will explain the concept of precedent, address how precedent has played a part in the evolution of criminal law, and how precedent-setting cases have provided interpretation for criminal law and criminal procedure in conjunction with the impact of these rulings on law enforcement in the context of causation. Complete the following:
- Explain the concept and the role of precedent, in a criminal procedural and criminal law context, as they pertain to law enforcement officers’ handling of criminal cases.
- Summarize two precedent-setting cases in the areas of criminal law and criminal procedure dealing with the issue of causation.
- Illustrate how your selected cases impact law enforcement officers.
- Explore why it is important for law enforcement officers to understand the impact of precedential cases.
Additional Requirements
- Written communication: Must be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
- Resources and citations: Format according to APA guidelines.
- Required page count: 3–4, not including the cover page or the references page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Answer PreviewOften, it is found that people commit crimes that are repetitive in nature. This means that they often commit crimes that are similar to those that have been committed in the past. The conditions that surround the case often are similar or have minimal differences…
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