Case Study: Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1.

PART 1:
In a narrative format, in a minimum of 400 words, discuss the key facts and critical issues presented in the Tennessee v. Garner, 471 U.S. 1 case.

PART 2:

1. After reading Chapter 9 of your text, discuss the difference between human rights, legal rights, and moral rights.

2. Apply these three to the Tennessee v. Garner case, discussing the ramifications of each.

3. Research the seven Prima Facie Duties proposed by author W.D. Ross. In the Garner case, what duties of fidelity did the officers owe the victim, and what duties of justice were breached?

PART 3:
If you were the Chief of the Memphis Police Department during the Tennessee v. Garner case, what ethical dilemmas do you think should be addressed immediately upon the Supreme Court’s decision?

PART 4:
This unit discussed Consequentialism and specifically “Means and Ends.” In a time of shrinking government resources, some say three strike laws and other habitual offender statutes are not cost effective, especially since crime has fallen nationally. This means states are being forced to release more prisoners due to overcrowding. Should three strike laws and the “War on drugs” be over-hauled? Provide your input, examples and recommendations.