Self-Defense You are a police detective investigating a homicide case in which the defendant shot and killed a man who had broken into her apartment and threatened to rape her. He was eight inches taller and 60 pounds heavier than she is, and she stated that she feared for her life. Answer the following questions: a. In such a case, is lethal force justified for […]

1. Summarize the various laws aimed at combating money laundering 2. What are some of the legal implications involved in denying ones right to a civil t rial? 3. What are some reasons why individuals resort to terrorism?

Indecent E xposure You are a local prosecutor, and you receive a report filed by a homeowner complaining that her next-door neighbors are sunbathing nude and violating public decency laws. Because the homeowner has small children, she wants her neighbors to stop doing this. To date, however, they have refused. Local police have spoken to the sunbathers, who responded that they are allowed to sunbathe […]

Evidence of a Cr ime? Peter is suspected of killing David, who was found bludgeoned to death in his home. In Peters residence, the police discover a love letter from David to Peters girlfriend. In addition to the love letter, a floor plan of Davids home was found lying next to a crowbar that was apparently used to gain entry to Davids home. You are […]

1. What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial? 2. What are the basic elements of the criminal trial? Include the different motions and actions of the prosecution and defense 3. Name and define the three main perspectives from which the criminal justice system can be viewed.

1. Explain how the laws regarding statutory rape have changed over time. 2. Define spousal rape, and explain recent legislation to outlaw it. 3. Name some reasons why child molestation frequently goes unreported

1. Explain the difference between the felony murder rule and the misdemeanor manslaughter r ule. 2. What is the Model Penal Codes definition of murder? 3. What is a capital offense, and are all murders capital offenses?

On January 1, 2020, Kasan Corp. granted stock options to its chief executive officer. This is the only stock option plan that Kasan offers and the details are as follows: On January 1, 2025, 2,000 of the options were exercised when the fair value of the common shares was $39. The remaining stock options were allowed to expire. The CEO remained with the company throughout […]

Jason Corporation completed, its board of directors authorized, and it issued its financial statements following IFRS for the year ended December 31, 2020, on March 10, 2021. The following events took place in early 2021. 1. On January 30, 19,000 common shares were issued at $45 per share. 2. On March 1, Jason determined after negotiations with the Canada Revenue Agency that income tax payable […]

Treeton Inc. had net income for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, of $5 million. There were 500,000 common shares outstanding throughout 2020. The average market price of the common shares for the entire fiscal year was $50. Treeton's tax rate was 25% for 2020. Treeton had the following potential common shares outstanding during 2020: 1. Options to buy 100,000 common shares at $45 […]

The shareholders' equity accounts of Abbasi Inc. have the following balances on December 31, 2020: Common shares are currently trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange at $59. Instructions Prepare the appropriate journal entries for each of the following cases. a. A stock dividend of 10% is declared and issued at the fair value of the shares. b. A stock dividend of 100% is declared and […]

On January 1, 2020, Olson Corporation issued $6 million of 10-year, 7% convertible debentures at 104. Investment bankers believe that the debenture would have sold at 102 without the conversion privilege. Interest is to be paid semi-annually on June 30 and December 31. Each $1,000 debenture can be converted into five common shares of Olson after December 31, 2021. On January 1, 2022, $400,000 of […]

Dencil Corporation had 600,000 common shares outstanding on January 1, 2020. On March 1, 2020, Dencil issued 150,000 shares. On September 1, Dencil repurchased and cancelled 50,000 shares. Calculate Dencil's weighted average number of shares outstanding for the year ended December 31, 2020. Round to the nearest share.

Assume the same information as in BE17.7 except that on October 1, 2020, Laurin declared a 3- for-1 stock split instead of a 10% stock dividend. Calculate the weighted average number of shares outstanding for Laurin for the year ended December 31, 2020. Round to the nearest share. From BE17.7: Laurin Limited had 42,000 common shares outstanding on January 1, 2020. On March 1, 2020, […]