School is Mercer U. Yes, your statement about it being silly IS silly. The whole scenaro is a fictional one that my prof came up with. He will pick our minds with these-ugh. Yes, Adjusterjack-a new law school may be just what the doctor ordered.
I just thought from what I have read from various...
We had another law "debate" in class and my prof and I have two opposing views (of course, I have to agree with his view if I want to have any chance of passing at all). The subject was malicious prosecution and the scenario goes like this (hypothetical): John and Dave were once friends but a...
I have learned alot, and will learn more undoubtedly as I go through school. As I have time, I will read through the links yall have posted above. I hope I haven't been too much of a pest because I can see that some of my statements have irritated some of you. Please accept my apologies.
The debate was very interesting. Researching cases that support my point were vast, but so were those on the opposing side. The most frustrating thing about it was that the prof was the moderator but every time it was someone's turn to speak, he would riddle them with devil's advocate questions...
First, thank you all for your insights. Adjusterjack, my opinion is supported on the premise that facts, evidence, and truth must always work together and never separate. Facts must always be true AND serve as evidence to warrant a search. If these three are present, then probable cause has been...
Of course I'm doing my own research. My research has shown me that in the US there are jurisdictions that interpret the law that align with my stance, those that don't, and everything in between. There is no absolute. My team and I have to make a case for our viewpoint, just as those do who...
Hello everyone. I am a law student who is prepping for a debate for class involving probable cause theory as it relates to searching and search warrants. The premise of the debate is as follows:
An individual (we'll call her Jill) receives a very threatening email promising harm to her and her...