Precedent and Causation in Law Enforcement
Instructions
In this assignment, you will explain the concept of precedent, address how precedent has played a part in the evolution of criminal law, and how precedent-setting cases have provided interpretation for criminal law and criminal procedure in conjunction with the impact of these rulings on law enforcement in the context of causation. Complete the following:
· Explain the concept and the role of precedent, in a criminal procedural and criminal law context, as they pertain to law enforcement officers' handling of criminal cases.
· Summarize two precedent-setting cases in the areas of criminal law and criminal procedure dealing with the issue of causation.
· Illustrate how your selected cases impact law enforcement officers.
· Explore why it is important for law enforcement officers to understand the impact of precedential cases.
Additional Requirements
Required page count: 3–4, not including the cover page or the references page. Format according to APA guideline
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Rating:
5/
Solution: Precedent and Causation in Law Enforcement