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THE THREE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE 400-500 WORD 

1. Nubbles and Rudge decide to rob the Tight Fist Bank. They make elaborate plans and purchase

some firearms to assist them in their venture. On the appointed day, they drive to a street corner just

one block away from the bank; they intend to observe the bank for a while and then undertake the

robbery at the most appropriate moment.  However, a police cruiser passes by and the two officers

notice that Nubble and Rudge look suspicious.  The officers arrest the would-be bandits when they

find two sawed-off shotguns and two masks on the back seat of the car.  Nubbles and Rudge are

subsequently charged with attempted robbery.  Are they guilty of this offense?

Discuss the potential criminal liability, if any, of each person mentioned.   Identify, define, and

describe relevant concepts and issues.

State any assumptions you may need to make to analyze the issues. In your response, consider

course materials, case law, legislation, any contributions to the optional discussion forums, and any

other resources you consider relevant.

2. Cruncher and Slammer are professional hockey players who are playing on opposing teams. As

Cruncher is carrying the puck, Slammer pushes him into the boards along the side of the hockey

rink. An altercation develops between them, and some punches are thrown.  The referee whistles

play dead, and after a brief period, the linesmen separate Cruncher and Slammer and lead them

toward their respective penalty boxes.  However, Cruncher breaks free from his accompanying

linesman and skates up to Slammer and punches him in the eye – to the delight of the local fans.

Cruncher is 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 280 pounds. Slammer is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs

150 pounds. The blow inflicted by Cruncher opens a deep cut underneath Slammer’s eye and

numerous stitches are required to close the wound. Cruncher is charged with assault causing bodily

harm.  Does cruncher have any defense (s)?

In addition to the question posed above, please discuss the Instructor’s addition to the fact pattern

as follows:

Mandy was sitting in the audience at the hockey rink. She was so distressed and upset by seeing

Slammer injured, with all the blood on the ice, that she became dazed and disoriented. She grabbed

her umbrella and repeatedly hit a nearby woman on the head with it, injuring her. Several hockey

fans had to intervene to stop Mandy from hitting the woman, and they would later tell the police that

Mandy had a blank look and did not seem to be normal.

Discuss the potential criminal liability, if any, of each person mentioned.  Identify, define, and

describe relevant concepts and issues.

State any assumptions you may need to make to analyze the issues. In your response, consider

course materials, case law, legislation, any contributions to the optional discussion forums, and any

other resources you consider relevant.

3. A federal politician, Ronald Thump, has recently announced that the Canadian government will

amend the criminal law to reduce the number of defenses available to accused persons. In

particular, the government intends to completely eliminate the defense of necessity or duress.

“With one of these defenses eliminated, there will be cost savings in the criminal justice system. 

Canada has far too many defenses available to accused persons, resulting in court delays and

increased costs,” Mr. Thump stated. “One of these defenses has got to go.  The public is confused

about these two defenses, and too many criminals are getting off on these technicalities.”

Mr. Thump has asked you, his Special Advisor, to prepare an opinion for him on which defense to

eliminate:  necessity or duress. He wants a clear Recommendation from you, with reasons for your

choice.

In your opinion, you must describe both defenses in detail and provide examples.