Address all aspects of the project thoroughly and to the best of your ability. Feel free to consult and cite the Textbook: Davenport, Annekin U. (2018). Basic Criminal Law: The Constitution, Procedure, and Crimes. Fifth Edition. New York, NY: Pearson. Whenever you directly quote from or paraphrase you must indicate the citation and page number. the work and writing you turn in must be yours alone.

Questions:

1. What are the origins of Criminal Law in America? Include any influential documents and persons who left an imprint on our system. Identify and explain the major theories of law and schools of jurisprudence.

2. Define murder and distinguish between degrees of murder. What is the difference between voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?

3. Define forcible rape and the UCR's definition of rape. What are rape shield laws and what type of evidence do they exclude and allow?

4. Explain the difference between robbery and burglary. Explain the difference between kidnapping and abduction.

5. List the essential elements required to prove theft. Differentiate embezzlement from other forms of theft.

6. Explain domestic violence and its affect on victims. Identify and explain some safeguards society has in place to prevent domestic violence offenders from reoffending.

7. Explain perjury and is significance and impact to the legal system's integrity. Explain the steps in the impeachment process.

8. Explain the Miranda Warning. What rights does it safeguard? When does a defendant have the right to counsel? When can a defendant be compelled to testify against himself or herself?

9. Explain the jury selection process and define voir dire.What are some reasons a potential juror can be excused for cause? Explain sequestration and the jury's role in a trial.

10. Explain the history of the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Tell me (and justify) your opinion on capital punishment. If you were arguing your position in front of the U.S. Supreme court, what would you say?