Briefly discuss the ways in which the cases of Susan Smith and Andrea Yates illustrate the debate concerning free will, determinism, and moral/legal responsibility

What will be an ideal response?


Should briefly summarize the cases of Susan Smith and Andrea Yates, both of whom killed their children. More importantly, responses should discuss the ways in which one or both cases can be linked to the ongoing debate between free will and determinism and its implications for moral and criminal responsibility and punishment/treatment. Specifically, answers might comment upon the possibility of mental illness limiting freedom and, thus, responsibility.

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The Criminal Justice System is commonly divided into three sub-components: police, courts, and __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Noble cause corruption stems from Packer's ________ orientation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What does the Johari window represent?

What will be an ideal response?

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Inmate Davis alleges his rights are being violated by the state. He claims this because he cannot receive certain types of photographs he wants because the prison rules say they are a threat to the security of the prison. He also states his rights are being violated because he can't have the same number of books in his cell as he had in a lower-custody facility he was in before. Inmate Niles is assisting inmate Davis with his efforts to file the suit. However, inmate Davis's claims were denied because he had filed at least three prior suits in the past, which were dismissed without merit.

Inmate Davis alleging that he is not able to have the types of pictures he wants is a violation of what?

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