criminal justice discussion 12

1. Reflect on the Saint Leo Core Value of Personal Development. What impediments to personal development do criminal and immoral acts cause against individuals? What impediments to personal development do criminal and immoral acts cause against societal development? Must be at least 250 to 300 words per question

Personal Development. Saint Leo University stresses the development of every person’s mind, spirit, and body for a balanced life. All members of the Saint Leo University community must demonstrate their commitment to personal development to help strengthen the character of our community.

2. Evaluate the following fact pattern. Do you think there is a cause of action, and how would you handle this case if you were the judge?

A young man who is an Olympic swimmer walks by a deserted lake and sees a small child drowning in the middle of the lake. He could easily save the child, but he doesn’t want to get his clothes wet so he chooses to keep walking and the child drowns. The family of the child sues the young man.

Would it change your analysis if the young man jumped into the lake, swam halfway to the child, but then decided he was going to be late to his girlfriend’s house and swam back to shore, leaving the child to drown?

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