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Jamie is 15 years old and has been accused of committing a non-violent crime. She has been charged with Break & Enter. She has never been charged with a crime before. Since she didn't pay attention in Mrs. Price's law class, Jamie has asked you to explain what she can expect under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Explain to Jamie what may happen to her as she proceeds through the court system as a Young Offender. (based on Canadian law)

Read the article: Germany's Phantom Serial Killer: A DNA Blunder by Claudia Himmelerich

1. very shortly summarize what you learned? why is this so important?

List out the implied warranties under the Sales of goods act, 1930 and provide an example explaining each other implied warranty

Which one of the following statements regarding the ancient Greek philosophers and legal system is not correct?

(1) Greek philosophers, such as Plato and Aristotle, wrote much on the purpose of the law, the ideal society and the nature of justice.

(2) The roots of critical thinking in the Western tradition originated in ancient Greece.

(3) The content and structure of ancient Greek law greatly influenced the South African legal system.

(4) The ancient Greeks’ ideal of a scientific and rational legal system greatly influenced the Western legal tradition.  

 In which one of the following decisions did the Constitutional Court hold that the natural interpretation of the word “spouse” in the Intestate Succession Act 81 of 1987 and in the Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act 27 of 1990 should include partners in a monogamous Muslim marriage? 

(1) Daniels v Campbell

(2) Ismail v Ismail

(3) Ryland v Edros

(4) Hassam v Jacobs

Taylor Shoe Company just realized that the local newspaper advertisement was not correct and they immediately contacted the local newspaper. The local newspaper printed a correction with an apology for initially printing it incorrectly. This is an example of:

Read the article: Despite DNA evidence, Twins Charged In Heist Go Free by Claudia Himmel Reich

1. shortly summarize, the role of DNA evidence in this case

DNA Check: Short Answer

1. What is the complementary sequence: 5' A A T G C A 3'
2. The two sides of DNA are held together by blank bonds
3. DNA is composed of repeating subunits called blank
4. What are the 4 bases that make up the rungs of the DNA ladder?

DNA Check: Short Answer

1. What is the shape of DNA?
2. Who discovered the structure of DNA?
3. Adenine always pairs with blank
4. The side of DNA ladder are deoxyribose and blank
5. Guanine always pairs with blank

DNA Profiling:

Label the DNA molecule using the following words: Nucleotide, Hydrogen Bonds, Phosphate Group, Sugar Phosphate Group, Nitrogenous Base, Pentose Sugar