Week 10 Discussion - Crime and Public Officials

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Respond to the following:

The Supreme Court of the United States once opined, "...nothing can destroy the government more quickly than its failure to observe its own laws, or worse, its disregard of the charter of its own existence."

• What does the Court mean by this?
• Research a recent case where a public official engaged in one of the crimes identified in Chapter 19 of the textbook.
  • Provide the facts of the case, who was involved, crimes committed, and the conviction and sentencing.
  • Why does the public hold public officials to a higher standard?
  • Should sentencing be enhanced? Why or why not?