Chapter 4 Discussion Question Most criminal conspiracy statutes in both state and federal law require both an agreement by two or more parties to commit a criminal act and
an overt by one of them in furtherance of the conspiracy. However, the federal drug conspiracy statute described on page 86 in the textbook
does away with the "overt act" requirement and requires the government to prove only that the defendant agreed with another person or
persons to manufacture, sell, or deliver drugs.
Do you think we're setting a dangerous precedent in requiring only proof of an agreement? Could an informant, trying to get favorable
treatment for himself or herself, lie to investigators and prosecutors claiming to be part of an agreement? Could an informant trying to get favorable treatment for himself or herself lie to investigators and prosecutors claiming to be a part of conspiracy with innocent third parties?

If the police arrive at larrys office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?

Cases that arent resloved through plea bargaining or by a jury trial are decided by a judge in a \an a.indicmentb.grand jury.c.arraignment d. bentch trial

John, a 34 year old father of two children, is a member of a health maintenance organization (hmo) in texas. john has made several trips to an area clinic recommended by his hmo to seek medical attention since finding blood in his bowel movements. he has been taking large amounts of aspirin for persistent headaches but did not realize that this could cause internal bleeding. john was always seen at the clinic by a physician assistant, robert m. but never by a physician. robert didn't ask john about taking any nonprescription medications. john didn't realize that he should mention his over the counter medication (aspirin) consumption. robert tells john to take an antacid preparation to control the bleeding, but does not order any tests. he tells john to return if he is not any better. two days later, john is rushed to the area emergency room with a bowel hemorrhage.1-¿what responsibility, if any, does robert have for john's emergency? 2- does the clinic have a responsibility to provide its hmo members with the services of a physician? 3- what responsibility, as a healthcare consumer, does john have for his own medical condition?