apter 6
Case Study 1
1. Yes, this would be a dilemma, as law clerk the job is to fairly set cases among the judges. Although, being offered a job in one of the most prestigious law firms may be a future goal. It is unethical to do what the senior partner wants. If I go along with this and except his offer there will be no chance to serve the publics best interest. Furthermore, if caught breaking the law I risk the chance of being disbarred and can never practice law. Additionally, it’s not a guarantee that a job offer from Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe will be made. Therefore, it is not worth taking a chance on destroying my career.
2. The options are to either take his offer or follow the rules and abide by the oaths I took as attorney. If …show more content…
The conflicting values are, Criminal Behavior- a violation of existing laws and ordinances, and Corruption of Authority- misusing authority of position for personal gain. These are the rules set forth by the government, accepting the job as law clerk I agreed to follow the law and not break it. The results of not being loyal to my employer will have serious consequences, and could mean disbarment and or jail time.
4. What is legal is that the judge has discretion on sentencing, everyone man or woman should be tried, and convicted under the law. It is illegal under the law to have gender bias and not hold every criminal to the same sentencing guidelines. The law was not written to accommodate the race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation of the defendant, but it was written for justice to be served when someone breaks the law.
5. No, if it is illegal that makes it unethical as well. This is his emotional opinion, it’s not doing the wrong thing for the right reason; nor does it require showing compassion. If women break the law they are to serve the sentence that fit their crime the same as …show more content…
I would respond by saying thank you for your thoughtfulness, but I cannot accept payment for doing my job. As a fireman it’s my responsibility to take care of people in need, I would let him know I was happy to help.
3.
(b) Gifts and gratuities. Asking for or accepting a gift because of your official position, or because of something you can do or have done in your official position, is prohibited. (See Sections 3, 23(b)(2), and 26)
Municipal employees may not accept gifts and gratuities valued at $50 or more given to influence their official actions or because of their official position. Accepting a gift intended to reward past official action or to bring about future official action is illegal, as is giving such gifts. Accepting a gift given to you because of the municipal position you hold is also illegal. Meals, entertainment event tickets, golf, gift baskets, and payment of travel expenses can all be illegal gifts if given in connection with official action or position, as can anything worth $50 or more. A number of smaller gifts together worth $50 or more may also violate these
Case Study 1
1. Yes, this would be a dilemma, as law clerk the job is to fairly set cases among the judges. Although, being offered a job in one of the most prestigious law firms may be a future goal. It is unethical to do what the senior partner wants. If I go along with this and except his offer there will be no chance to serve the publics best interest. Furthermore, if caught breaking the law I risk the chance of being disbarred and can never practice law. Additionally, it’s not a guarantee that a job offer from Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe will be made. Therefore, it is not worth taking a chance on destroying my career.
2. The options are to either take his offer or follow the rules and abide by the oaths I took as attorney. If …show more content…
The conflicting values are, Criminal Behavior- a violation of existing laws and ordinances, and Corruption of Authority- misusing authority of position for personal gain. These are the rules set forth by the government, accepting the job as law clerk I agreed to follow the law and not break it. The results of not being loyal to my employer will have serious consequences, and could mean disbarment and or jail time.
4. What is legal is that the judge has discretion on sentencing, everyone man or woman should be tried, and convicted under the law. It is illegal under the law to have gender bias and not hold every criminal to the same sentencing guidelines. The law was not written to accommodate the race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation of the defendant, but it was written for justice to be served when someone breaks the law.
5. No, if it is illegal that makes it unethical as well. This is his emotional opinion, it’s not doing the wrong thing for the right reason; nor does it require showing compassion. If women break the law they are to serve the sentence that fit their crime the same as …show more content…
I would respond by saying thank you for your thoughtfulness, but I cannot accept payment for doing my job. As a fireman it’s my responsibility to take care of people in need, I would let him know I was happy to help.
3.
(b) Gifts and gratuities. Asking for or accepting a gift because of your official position, or because of something you can do or have done in your official position, is prohibited. (See Sections 3, 23(b)(2), and 26)
Municipal employees may not accept gifts and gratuities valued at $50 or more given to influence their official actions or because of their official position. Accepting a gift intended to reward past official action or to bring about future official action is illegal, as is giving such gifts. Accepting a gift given to you because of the municipal position you hold is also illegal. Meals, entertainment event tickets, golf, gift baskets, and payment of travel expenses can all be illegal gifts if given in connection with official action or position, as can anything worth $50 or more. A number of smaller gifts together worth $50 or more may also violate these