The U.S. Treasury Department sets tax collection policy and tax laws. A branch of the U.S. Treasury is the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that has adjusted tax brackets for the next year, which moves you into the next higher tax bracket than where you are now. Also, the federal government has released cost of living numbers and determined the inflation rate to be 4% annually. Both of these situations impact your budget and your financial plan. What parts of your budget and plan need adjusting? What alternatives are available to reduce taxes? How will you ensure the modifications to your budget and plan are effective?

What is your perception of what law is and how criminal law applies in modern society. provide a link and your thoughts about a recent news story connected with criminal law.

Tests to prove intent - Purposeful versus Substantial Certainty Intent 1. What are the tests for intent from Garratt v Dailey? 2. HYPO 1 (Use the tests regarding intent extracted from Garratt v Dailey to resolve this HYPO) Suppose Del Duffus, who is a 6'5", 280 lb. dockworker, is introduced to Tiny Tim, who is 5' tall and weighs 110 lbs. Mr. Duffus shakes Mr. Tim's hand so hard that it dislocates his shoulder. Can Mr. Tim Recover Damages from Mr. Duffus for a Battery? What is Duffus' specific conduct that may be actionable? In other words, What did Duffus do ay expose him to liability for battery? 3. HYPO la. Suppose Mr. Tim suffers from osteoporosis and that Mr. Duffus knows this. Does this change the outcome of hypo 1