October 12, 2017

POS 282 INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN LAW
In class today, Thursday 10/12, I distributed one handout, my version of the Dyer case brief. I collected the class' Dyer case briefs, and we went over them. I plan to return them next Tuesday.
I announced that the first exam will be a week from today, Thursday 10/19. The class took a brief sample test in preparation for that exam. The best way to prepare for the exam is to use the blog (goldmanmaine.blogspot.com) to review the materials and the concepts that we've covered thus far. If you find that you are missing any handouts, you must email me by Wednesday 10/18 at 8:00 pm with your requests.
We went through the Maine statute on the use of force up to the use of deadly force (17-A MRS § 104 (3)). We will pick up with the question of whether deadly force against Dixon would have been justified on Tuesday.
The assignment for Tuesday 10/17, is to review the Maine statute, and also review Suggs v. Norris and Gregg v. Georgia, previously assigned, as well as to begin preparation for the exam.
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POS 383 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
In class today, Thursday 10/12, I distributed one handout, some notes regarding the Assignment #1 papers. I returned those papers, and we went over some aspects of the cases.
I announced that the first exam will be a week from today, Thursday 10/19. The class took a brief sample test in preparation for that exam. The best way to prepare for the exam is to use the blog (goldmanmaine.blogspot.com) to review the materials and the concepts that we've covered thus far. If you find that you are missing any handouts, you must email me by Wednesday 10/18 at 8:00 pm with your requests.
We finished looking at the 3 dissenting opinions in Arizona, and then began our discussion of Neagle (p. 200)
The assignment for Tuesday 10/17, is to review Neagle and Clinton v. New York (through p. 211 of the text) all previously assigned, as well as to begin preparation for the exam.