Criminal Justice
Part A
1. Case Study: Use the Internet to research the case of Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1: In a narrative format, in a minimum of 400 words, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the case.
Part B
1. After reading Chapter 9 of your text, discuss the difference between human rights, legal rights, and moral rights.
2. Apply these three to the Tennessee v. Garner case, discussing the ramifications of each.
3. Research the Prima Facie Duties proposed by author W.D. Ross. In the Garner case, what duties of fidelity did the officers owe the victim, and what duties of justice were breached?
Part C
1.Executive Decisions
If you were the Chief of the Memphis Police Department during the Tennessee v. Garner case, what ethical dilemmas do you think should be addressed immediately upon the Supreme Court’s decision?