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Essay Instructions: Federal, state and local laws must be adhered to when developing or managing a business. In this essay you will review federal and state laws as well as take a look at your local laws (MD) in relation to a Coffee Shoppe and Candies store.

http://www.sba.gov/tools/resourcelibrary/-lawsandregulations/index.html

The above link is to the Small Business Administration site where all federal laws and regulations can be accessed for reference purposes.

Discuss one federal, state and local law each for Company (a total of six laws) that would apply to those businesses (laws you have not previously described - disabilities and HR). Remember to note the difference in the size and type of business with regards to laws that may affect each.
Explain the impact of these laws on each of these companies.

Essay Instructions: the paper should briefly explain and then be in support for Arizona's Sb 1070 legislation. It should outline how the arguments against SB 1070 are flawed and should tell how the state of arizona is reflecting federal law. It must reference current court decisions regarding the new law and the potential for going all the way to the supreme court.

Essay Instructions: Currently, marijuana is a Schedule 1 narcotic, meaning it is not only illegal, but the federal law does not allow marijuana (THC) to be prescribed by a physician. Do you support current federal law related to marijuana? If so, explain why. Should marijuana be decriminalized or reduced to a different schedule allowing for prescription (medical) use? Explain

Yes for Medical marijuana only

Essay Instructions: A federal agent assigned to his first post of duty. Your supervisor calls you into his/her office and tells you that you need to assist in the coordination of materials for a presentation at a class of police officer cadets at the local police academy. As local law enforcement officers, they have an understanding of state and local laws but have had no exposure to the federal criminal justice system. You will need to gather information to provide them with an overview of the federal system including:

The statutory authority for the creation of federal law enforcement agencies.
The Office of the United States Attorney
The structure of the federal judiciary
Discuss the difference of the role of the federal agent vs. a state or local law enforcement officer. What is the source of federal law as opposed to state/local law? Identify and explain the role of the U.S. Attorney in the federal criminal process and describe the structure of the federal judiciary.

How is the decision made as to when a crime is investigated/prosecuted as a federal matter rather than a state one? Does it make sense to have dual criminal statutes in both systems which cover the same offenses?