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Cite to at least two (2) academic resources.
Cite to your text and/or your electronic readings.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
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CJA 305 Week 2 DQ 1
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1. Research the Andrea Yates case, in which a mother suffering from
postpartum depression (PPD) killed her five children.
Do you feel that PPD should be a defense to murder or manslaughter?
Explain.
Do you think Ms. Yates received a fair sentence? Explain.
2. Research the prosecution of Jared Loughner for the shooting of
Representative Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona.
· How does competency to stand trial play into this case? Explain your
answer.
· Do you think Loughner is competent? Explain your answer.
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