Learning Goal: I’m working on a law discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Questions 1−5 give examples of different legal authorities. Determine whether the materials are primary or secondary authorities.
Number each answer and identify each source as primary authority or secondary authority. (No additional explanation required.)
1. The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
2. An article on lethal injection in the legal encyclopedia, American Jurisprudence, 2d.
3. Section 3592 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. § 3592), a U.S. federal statute.
4. Lyle Denniston’s 2016 article, “Court reopens race and death penalty issues” on SCOTUSBlog.com.
5. Oken v. State, 835 A.2d 1105 (Md. 2003), a court opinion issued by the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Questions 6−17 list court opinions Martinez is reviewing for two LCA clients, Mr. Adams and Ms. Young. Martinez asks you to determine whether each opinion is probably mandatory or definitely persuasive authority.
Number each answer and clearly identify each opinion as mandatory (i.e. binding) or persuasive in the provided scenarios. Next, draw on what you learned from this week’s Read/Watch materials and explain each of your answers using complete sentences. TIP: Under the Rule of stare decisis, a court opinion cannot be mandatory unless it comes from a higher court in the same judicial system. Address both parts of the rule in your explanations.
Mr. Adams is being tried in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, a federal trial court. The issue being researched only concerns U.S. federal law. The court opinions listed in Questions 6 through 10 are published and relevant to Adams’ case.
6. An opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court.
7. An opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
8. An opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
9. An opinion from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
10. An opinion from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Ms. Young is being tried in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland, a state trial court. The issue being researched only concerns Maryland state law. The court opinions listed in Questions 11 through 15 are published and relevant to Young’s case.
11. An opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court.
12. An opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
13. An opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
14. An opinion from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
15. An opinion from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Ms. Young lost at trial, and her appeal is being heard in the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. The issue on appeal only concerns Maryland state law. The court opinions listed in Questions 16 and 17 are published and relevant to Young’s case.
16. An opinion from the Maryland Court of Appeals.
17. An opinion from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Try it now!
How it works?
Follow these simple steps to get your paper done
Place your order
Fill in the order form and provide all details of your assignment.
Proceed with the payment
Choose the payment system that suits you most.
Receive the final file
Once your paper is ready, we will email it to you.
Our Services
Assignment Help has assembled a team of highly skilled writers with diverse experience in the online writing circles. Our aim is to become a one stop shop for all your Academic/ online writing. Check out below our amazing service!
Essays
At Assignment Help, we prioritize on all aspects that creates a good grade such as impeccable grammar, proper structure, zero-plagiarism, and conformance to guidelines. The principal purpose of essay writing is to present the author's evaluation concerning a singular subject about which they have made. Since Professionalism is the mother of every success, try our team of experienced writers in helping you complete your essays and other assignments.
Admissions
Admission Papers
You have been trying to join that prestigious institution you long yearned for, but the hurdle of an admission essay has become a stumbling block. We have your back, with our proven team that has gained invaluable experience over time, your chance of joining that institution is now! Just let us work on that essay.How do you write an admission essay? How do you begin the essay? For answers, try Quality Custom Writers Now!
Editing
Editing and Proofreading
Regardless of whether you're pleased with your composing abilities, it's never an impractical notion to have a second eye go through your work. The best editing services leaves no mistake untouched. We recognize the stuff needed to polish up a writing; as a component of our editing and proofreading, we'll change and refine your write up to guarantee it's amazing, and blunder free. Our group of expert editors will examine your work, giving an impeccable touch of English while ensuring your punctuation and sentence structures are top-notch.
Coursework
Technical papers
We pride ourselves in having a team of clinical writers. The stringent and rigorous vetting process ensures that only the best persons for job. We hire qualified PhD and MA writers only. We equally offer our team of writers bonuses and incentives to motivate their working spirit in terms of delivering original, unique, and informative content. They are our resources drawn from diverse fields. Therefore your technical paper is in the right hands. Every paper is assessed and only the writers with the technical know-how in that field get to work on it.
Coursework
College Essay Writing
If all along you have been looking for a trustworthy college essay service provider that provides superb academic papers at reasonable prices, then be glad that you search has ended with us. We are your best choice! Get high-quality college essay writing from our magnificent team of knowledgeable and dedicated writers right now!
Coursework
Quality Assignment/Homework Help
We give the students premium quality assignments, without alarming them with plagiarism and referencing issues. We ensure that the assignments stick to the rules given by the tutors. We are specific about the deadlines you give us. We assure you that you will get your papers well in advance, knowing that you will review and return it if there are any changes, which should be incorporated.