Chapter 7- Criminal Laws and Business

#6 - Devin was arrested and tried for embezzlement. After deliberating for three days, the jury informed the judge that it was hopelessly deadlocked and could not reach a verdict. The judge declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial. Devin objected, contending that a second trial constituted double jeopardy. Is he correct? Explain.

Chapter 8- Torts Info and International Tort

#7 - Marie was searching for a parking lot in downtown Baltimore that charged a reasonable fee. She found a lot surrounded by a high chain-link fence. The fence had a large open gate; inside was a plain building with an open door. There were some trucks on the lot but no cars. Unfortunately, she had not found a public parking lot but a truck garage facility. After she walked onto the lot, a guard dog, "Smokey," appeared, apparently unchained and "growling and snarling." Smokey knocked her to the ground, causing damage to her right knee and other injuries. Is she entitled to collect for her injuries? Why or why not?

Chapter 9- Torts: negligence and Strict Liability

#7 - A Montana tavern served beer to Michael, who was already intoxicated. Michael admitted that his speech was thick and that he was staggering when he ordered his last beer. Later, he drove his car on the wrong side of a highway and killed the plaintiff. Suit was brought against the tavern operator for wrongful death. A Montana statute prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages to intoxicated persons. Is the tavern liable? Why or why not?

Go to either the National District Attorney Association athttp://www.ndaa.org or the American Association for Justice athttps://www.justice.org

Based on these two websites, what is that website about and why didn't you choose it?