1. My main dilemma is whether or not to take the Judge’s suggestion and pose as Alex’s father.
2. It is unethical and against the law for me to pose as Alex’s parent for the express purpose of obtaining medical records that both myself and the judge have no legal right to possess. Even if I were to act upon the judge’s suggestion and find out that Alex had HIV, the evidence could not be used in court against the mother due to the manner in which it was obtained. Another dilemma is whether to report Judge Bolt for even suggesting such an impropriety as impersonating a minor’s parent to obtain medical records. With no court records to prove this suggestion was factual there is only my word against the judge’s and I would lose!
3. As the law clerk I would advise the judge to reconsider his suggestion. If he did withdraw his …show more content…
The dilemma is that the Lieutenant is telling me to act in contradiction to the Cleary Act. I have firsthand knowledge that the DOEOIG is investigating campuses for just this type of infraction and I would be culpable if I heed this order.
2. I would ask the Lieutenant if the Chief specifically ordered her to break the law or did she perhaps misinterpret his instruction to “continue to report crimes in the manner that best reflects the safety of the campus.” I would then ask her if SHE is ordering me to break the law and not report all crimes on (less serious offenses only) or near the campus.
3. Yes, Alabama - False reporting to law enforcement authorities (ALA. CODE § 13A-10-9) Penalty - No more than 1 year in the county jail or of hard labor in the county; No more than $2,000 fine
4. If I do not heed the instructions of the Lieutenant I believe my promotion potential would be slim (as long as she is in charge) If, in this case, I do not follow the Lieutenant’s order then my only option is to inform the DOEOIG of the conspiracy within my Campus Police force. This could also backfire and end my career as
2. It is unethical and against the law for me to pose as Alex’s parent for the express purpose of obtaining medical records that both myself and the judge have no legal right to possess. Even if I were to act upon the judge’s suggestion and find out that Alex had HIV, the evidence could not be used in court against the mother due to the manner in which it was obtained. Another dilemma is whether to report Judge Bolt for even suggesting such an impropriety as impersonating a minor’s parent to obtain medical records. With no court records to prove this suggestion was factual there is only my word against the judge’s and I would lose!
3. As the law clerk I would advise the judge to reconsider his suggestion. If he did withdraw his …show more content…
The dilemma is that the Lieutenant is telling me to act in contradiction to the Cleary Act. I have firsthand knowledge that the DOEOIG is investigating campuses for just this type of infraction and I would be culpable if I heed this order.
2. I would ask the Lieutenant if the Chief specifically ordered her to break the law or did she perhaps misinterpret his instruction to “continue to report crimes in the manner that best reflects the safety of the campus.” I would then ask her if SHE is ordering me to break the law and not report all crimes on (less serious offenses only) or near the campus.
3. Yes, Alabama - False reporting to law enforcement authorities (ALA. CODE § 13A-10-9) Penalty - No more than 1 year in the county jail or of hard labor in the county; No more than $2,000 fine
4. If I do not heed the instructions of the Lieutenant I believe my promotion potential would be slim (as long as she is in charge) If, in this case, I do not follow the Lieutenant’s order then my only option is to inform the DOEOIG of the conspiracy within my Campus Police force. This could also backfire and end my career as