A woman looking at cosmetics in a drug store was noticed by the store manager because she was not carrying a purse. She was pushing a shopping cart and put several cosmetic items into the cart. She went to the checkout stand and paid for all the items but one lipstick, which remained in the shopping cart.

Problem 11

A woman looking at cosmetics in a drug store was noticed by the store manager because she was not carrying a purse. She was pushing a shopping cart and put several cosmetic items into the cart. She went to the checkout stand and paid for all the items but one lipstick, which remained in the shopping cart. The manager noticed the lipstick in the cart and followed the female to her car. As the manager approached the female, she was picking the lipstick up from the cart. When the manager told her he was arresting her for shoplifting, she said that she did not see the lipstick in the cart until she got to her car and picked it up to return it to the store. The lipstick cost $5.99 and the female had $1.09 on her person. Answer the following questions. 

1.) Was there any responsibility on the part of the clerk or manager to ensure that all items were paid for because she left the store? Why or why not?

2.) Should she be arrested? If so, on what charges and why? If not, Why?

3.) Write a statement reflecting your decision as though you were filling out a police report.

Problem 12

You are a federal prosecutor who is part of a team that is bringing charges against a large software company. Over the years, this company is alleged to have forced distributors to buy their products in quantities that are dictated by the company, refuse to buy from other companies, and install only their products on computer that they sell. As a result, countless other companies have gone bankrupt, and many others are suffering irreparable damage. In its defense, this company states that it is only”winning fairly” and that it charges everyone a uniform low price. Answer the following questions. 

1.) What specific laws are being violated by this company?

2.) In what way are these laws being violated?

3.) does the fact that the company is charging uniform low prices have any legal bearing on the case?

Problem 14

 Because of the stiffer felony penalties imposed for possession with the intent to see versus mere possession, many states forbid prosecutors from assuming that there is an intent to sell based on the defendant’s mere possession of a controlled substance. If a suspected drug dealer is arrested with nine baggies of marijuana in his possession, a marijuana pipe, a bag of marijuana seeds, but only $20 in cash on his person, what are the chances that he could be charged with possession with the intent to sell? Why?

Problem 15

During an abortion protest, the police officer orders Teresa and her friends to refrain from blocking the entrance of the clinic. Teresa and her friends refuse to leave and sit on the steps in front of the entrance. The officer decides to place Teresa under arrest. Answer the following questions.

1.) Is Teresa resisting arrest if she remains sitting and refuses to move at all, forcing the officer to lift and carry her away from the demonstration? 

2.) Is Teresa resisting arrest if she hooks her clothing or body around a stair rail in such a way that the officer has more difficulty in pulling her away?

3.) What if the police officer is in plainclothes and does not identity himself as a police officer?

 Problem 16

You have just arrest Lonnie, 25, for possession with intent to distribute cocaine Lonnie has a large amount of drugs on him when he is caught and is charged with distribution. At the station, you ask him if he would like to call a lawyer. Lonnie replies, “Man, I can’t do any more time. I could be a big help to you if we can work something out.? He then goes to say that he is working for the Williams crime family, a notorious and ruthless crime syndicate that has dominated part of your city for nearly 20 years. Authorities have been trying for years to arrest and charge one of the leaders. Lonnie offers to wear a wire when he is to meet with his supervisor, who has direct contact with Tracy Williams. the boss. Lonnie wears the wire, and the captain is taped while giving specific instructions related to pick-up points, quantities of cocaine, distribution areas, and a number of other crimes that the family has committed. Lonnie names several men who are known to be high-ranking members of the gang and describes their roles in the various operations. Lonnie, as well as several others, has two prior felony convictions for organized crimes. Answer the following questions. 

1.) Should criminal charges be considered against Lonnie? Why or why not?

2.) What additional information does the officer need to know before making an arrest of the other crime family members?

3.) Who can be arrested, and why? 

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