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JUS 635 Topic 2 Benchmark Assignment, Statutes and Facts
Read the following fact scenario and write an essay of 750 to 1,000 words that addresses the scenario: A new defense client, Susan Smith, has been accused by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) of violating A.R.S. §28-701(A), A.R.S. §28-855(B), and A.R.S. §28-1382. You have been ….with researching the statutes and relevant facts.
- Summarize what violations your client, Susan Smith, has been accused of.
- Address what sorts of facts may be relevant to determining whether your client was in violation of the law.
- Address-what defenses may be raised based upon the way the statute has been composed.
- Address how case law may be utilized in Ms. Smith’s case.
- Assess the short- and long-term effects a statute and case may have on the community.
- Describe the potential punishments that Ms. Smith may face if she is found in violation of the statutes.
JUS 635 Topic 2 Discussion 1
What is a statute? How is a statute created? For what purposes might a statute be ….? When would a statute be invalid? Give an example of when a statute would be invalid.
JUS 635 Topic 2 Discussion 2
What is the concept of legislative history? How can legislative history assist a legal researcher? What have been or are the limitations of legislative history research with regard to statutory interpretation?
