LEGAL Paper (Criminal Law) Wr

LEGAL Paper (Criminal Law)

Write a 3-4 page paper in which you:

1. Explain what is meant by “proportionality” with reference to criminal sentencing.

2. Identify three (3) groups of persons who cannot be given the death penalty. Provide one (1)
example and discuss the reasons for the exclusion.

3. Describe how the Sixth Amendment affects sentencing provisions implementing sentence
enhancements against criminal defendants.

4. Discuss the origin of the felony murder rule and what the rule states, and in states that have the
rule, what limitations have been imposed.

5. Use a minimum of two (2) information resources for your research, in addition to the textbook.
Your assignment must:

ï‚· Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
Reference page is required and should not be counted in the required assignment page length.

The specific Course Learning Outcomes associated with this assignment are:
ï‚· Analyze the essential legal elements of criminal conduct.
ï‚· Explain the concept of criminal liability.
ï‚· Apply the concept of criminal responsibility and give examples of justifications, excuses,
and incapacity for criminal acts.
ï‚· Use technology and information resources to research issues in criminal law.
ï‚· Write clearly and concisely about criminal law using proper writing mechanics.