Purdue PA260 2020 March Unit 2 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest

PA260 Criminal Law

Unit 2 Discussion

DQ1 In the interest of conducting a lively, engaging Discussion, please keep the following in mind:

Opposing viewpoints are key to any vibrant discussion, but remember to use internet etiquette and be respectful of your classmates' views and opinions. Provide constructive feedback or ask clarifying questions if you do not understand a classmate's comment. Most importantly, have fun interacting with the unit content, your classmates, and your instructor!

For Discussion requirements, refer to your course Syllabus or to the Discussion Rubric, posted in Course Documents.

Taking Sides: Is Unprotected Sex While HIV Positive Attempted Murder, Assault, or Permissible?

In this exercise, you will look at the inchoate crime of attempt as it relates to the spread of diseases, particularly those that are known and incurable. Read the following articles about the inchoate crime of attempt and the failure to disclose HIV status to sex partners.

If your last name begins with A–I, you will argue for first or second degree attempted murder. If your last name begins with J–R, you will argue for assault instead of attempted murder. If your last name begins with S–Z, you will argue that no crime was committed here. Post your response here. Take some time to read and comment on your classmates' responses and see if your perspective changes by the end of the week.

Sources:

http://articles.latimes.com/1993-08-29/news/mn-29143_1_attempted-murder

http://nationalpost.com/opinion/matt-gurney-exposing-partners-to-hiv-is-attempted-murder

DQ2 In the interest of conducting a lively, engaging Discussion, please keep the following in mind:

Opposing viewpoints are key to any vibrant discussion, but remember to use internet etiquette and be respectful of your classmates' views and opinions. Provide constructive feedback or ask clarifying questions if you do not understand a classmate's comment. Most importantly, have fun interacting with the unit content, your classmates, and your instructor!

For Discussion requirements, refer to your course Syllabus or to the Discussion Rubric, posted in Course Documents.

Criminal Law In the News: Op-ed

Research current events related to the course topics covered in Unit 2 and post at least one event to the Discussion. Within your posting, describe how your chosen item ties in to a review of the material in this unit. You may use the Library or any other outside resource for your research. Be sure to use proper citation format. Review your fellow students’ postings and respond to at least one event posting throughout the week.