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2 SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF POLICY AND JUSTICE June 1, 2014 Greetings! Thank you for your interest in a position with the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice (formerly SRBLSA Law Journal). Being a member of a law journal is an honor. Not only would you personally benefit from your experience with the Journal, but you would also witness academia embrace topics that deal directly with legal issues that affect the southern region. The Southern Journal of Policy and Justice is published once a year and gives each student an opportunity to submit an article to possibly be published. It affords students an opportunity to become intimately familiar with the Bluebook®. Also, the research required in writing and editing will allow you to master Westlaw®, LexisNexis®, and other sources, which makes you an invaluable asset to employers! Finally, members of the law journal can highlight the significant academic distinction of being on a law journal on their resumes. The 2014-2015 Editorial Board Application consists of five (5) parts, each weighed to allow selection of the best candidates for each position. Part I will include basic contact information. Part II will include basic proficiency and qualification questions. Part III will include a bluebook proficiency test. Part IV consists of the written portion of the application. Lastly, Part V will include an honor pledge. If you are applying for the Marketing, Circulation or Symposium Executive position, you need not complete Part IV - the writing portion. Prior to September 26 th , 2014, all applicants chosen for the Journal must submit a letter from the president of his or her local BLSA chapter confirming their status as a dues paying member. The application, released on June 1, 2014, must be completed and e-mailed to [email protected] by July 12, 2014, 11:59 p.m. CST. Included are a list of duties of the various positions, Frequently Asked Questions, and a copy of the editorial flow chart so that you may get a clearer picture of how all the positions work together. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. We look forward to receiving your application, and Good Luck! Kindest regards, Corey Harris University of Mississippi School of Law, 2015 Candidate for Juris Doctorate Editor-in-Chief, Southern Journal of Policy and Justice, Volume IX

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SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF POLICY AND JUSTICE

June 1, 2014

Greetings!

Thank you for your interest in a position with the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice

(formerly SRBLSA Law Journal). Being a member of a law journal is an honor. Not only would you

personally benefit from your experience with the Journal, but you would also witness academia

embrace topics that deal directly with legal issues that affect the southern region. The Southern

Journal of Policy and Justice is published once a year and gives each student an opportunity to submit

an article to possibly be published. It affords students an opportunity to become intimately familiar

with the Bluebook®. Also, the research required in writing and editing will allow you to master

Westlaw®, LexisNexis®, and other sources, which makes you an invaluable asset to employers!

Finally, members of the law journal can highlight the significant academic distinction of being on a

law journal on their resumes.

The 2014-2015 Editorial Board Application consists of five (5) parts, each weighed to allow

selection of the best candidates for each position. Part I will include basic contact information. Part II

will include basic proficiency and qualification questions. Part III will include a bluebook proficiency

test. Part IV consists of the written portion of the application. Lastly, Part V will include an honor

pledge. If you are applying for the Marketing, Circulation or Symposium Executive position, you need

not complete Part IV - the writing portion.

Prior to September 26th, 2014, all applicants chosen for the Journal must submit a letter from

the president of his or her local BLSA chapter confirming their status as a dues paying member.

The application, released on June 1, 2014, must be completed and e-mailed to

[email protected] by July 12, 2014, 11:59 p.m. CST.

Included are a list of duties of the various positions, Frequently Asked Questions, and a copy

of the editorial flow chart so that you may get a clearer picture of how all the positions work together.

If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at

[email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application, and Good Luck!

Kindest regards,

Corey Harris

University of Mississippi School of Law, 2015 Candidate for Juris Doctorate

Editor-in-Chief, Southern Journal of Policy and Justice, Volume IX

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DUTIES

Below is a detailed outline of the duties of each Editorial Board Position. Please note that this list is not

exhaustive. Positions with an * have been filled by previous journal members. Several seats are available for

different positions.

EXECUTIVE EDITORIAL BOARD

*EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) serves as a general figurehead and leader for the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice

(the “Journal”). The EIC shall arrange for the publication of the Journal, oversee the editorial process, schedule

and preside at all meetings and voting activity, and set goals and coordinate any Journal activities (including the

annual Editorial Orientation Program). The EIC shall oversee the solicitation of authors and members of the

editorial board, and extend offers of membership. The EIC shall also oversee the selection of the annual theme,

the selection of all topics and works to be published, and approve academic credit for work on the Journal. The

EIC is the primary liaison with the Faculty Advisor and Board, the Legal Writing Advisor, SRBLSA, NBLSA,

other regional BLSA journals, and the legal community. The EIC is the final arbiter of any disputes over

practices and policies of the Journal, and will notify editorial board members or authors of inadequate

performance. Finally, the EIC is the sole board member with the power to prepare the Journal’s budget, maintain

any financial records, enter into business transactions on behalf of the Journal and make disbursements of money

as necessary.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR:

The Executive Editor shall assist the EIC in formulating policy, and preside in the EIC’s absence. The Executive

Editor is directly responsible for the technical accuracy of all materials published by the Journal. The Executive

Editor shall assist the EIC with the solicitation of authors and selection of all works to be published, perform all

preemption checks, and approve the selection of topics for student notes and comments. The Executive Editor

will oversee the publication of all abstracts on the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice website, and deliver the

abstracts to the Marketing Executive. During the final edit stage, the Executive Editor and EIC shall reedit each

work to be published.

EXECUTIVE MANAGING EDITOR:

The Executive Managing Editor shall directly oversee the editorial process to assure the timely and efficient

publication of the Journal. The Executive Managing Editor shall supervise all Managing Editors, assign all notes,

comments and articles to a Managing Editor, set the production schedule, train Managing Editors and Senior

Editors, and oversee the technical aspects of the cite-checking process, typeset each work to be published, and

collate all articles and notes into final form. The Executive Managing Editor is responsible for all edits performed

by Managing Editors and Senior Editors. The Executive Managing Editor must also communicate any note and

article changes or inquiries to the author.

CIRCULATION EXECUTIVE:

The Circulation Executive is responsible for the general distribution and circulation of the Journal. The

Circulation Executive will work closely with the Marketing Executive to develop and implement circulation

strategies to promote an increase of readership for the Journal. The Circulation Executive will serve as the

primary liaison with the publisher and printing press. The Circulation Executive will collaborate with the

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Marketing Executive to generate an electronic format of the Journal. Finally, the Circulation Executive must

develop and maintain a database of all Journal subscribers as well as possible target audiences.

MARKETING EXECUTIVE:

The Marketing Executive is responsible for the general publicity of the Journal. The Marketing Executive will

generate all press releases on behalf of the Journal and deliver them to all appropriate media outlets. The

Marketing Executive shall maintain an active role in the solicitation of articles and notes, and work closely with

the Circulation Executive to promote an increase of readership for the Journal. The Marketing Executive shall

also oversee the development and maintenance of the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice website. The

Marketing Executive will work actively with the Editor-in-Chief and the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice

Alumni Network to generate funds for the Journal, as well as promoting the progress of the Journal among its

members. The Marketing Executive shall also plan and implement an annual fundraiser. Finally, the Marketing

Executive shall gather and convey feedback from the legal community as well as Journal members to be used to

improve the Journal.

SYMPOSIUM EXECUTIVE: The Symposium Executive is responsible for planning, orchestrating, and facilitating The Journal’s annual

Symposium. The theme of the Symposium will be identical to theme of the Journal for a particular year. In

conjunction with the Editor-in-Chief, the Symposium Executive will work to secure a venue, ascertain a keynote

speaker, assemble a panel, organize published authors’ presentations, and all other incidentals involved with

hosting the Symposium. Because this Journal is for the Southern Region of NBLSA, the Symposium is held

during the annual SRBLSA Regional Convention, so that the members of the Southern Region can attend the

Symposium. The Editor-in-Chief will serve as a liaison between the Symposium Executive, and the SRBLSA

Executive Board for coordinating the Symposium as a part of the SRBLSA Regional Convention. This year’s

Symposium will be held in Columbia, South Carolina in January 2014. It would be helpful if the Symposium

Executive is a student at a Tennessee law school.

EDITORIAL STAFF

MANAGING EDITOR:

The Managing Editor is responsible for all necessary structural edits of the works. The Managing Editor will first

make all necessary structural edits, and consult with the Executive Managing Editor if the author needs to be

notified. Once the Managing Editor makes all structural edits, he/she will then delegate portions of the note,

comment, or article to a team of Senior Editors for technical edits (i.e. Bluebook, grammatical, stylistic and cite

check edits). The Managing Editor will then compile the edits, and re-edit for accuracy and consistency, before

delivering the work back to the Executive Managing Editor. The Managing Editor will work alongside each

Senior Editor to ensure that each work is stylistically appealing and technically accurate.

SENIOR EDITOR:

The Senior Editor is responsible for ensuring that all citations within the Journal are consistent with the 19th

edition of the Bluebook Citation Guide. The Senior Editor is also responsible for ensuring that all articles and

notes within the Journal are consistent with English grammar and writing rules (refer to Strunk and White’s

Elements of Style). The Senior Editor must also work alongside the Managing Editor to ensure that each work is

stylistically appealing.

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D U T I E S & RE S PON S I BI L I T IE S

OF E D I T OR IA L B OA R D

Serving on the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice Editorial Board is a privilege expectant with

responsibility. In addition to the specific duties assigned to each respective position, board members are expected

to comply with the general regulations of the Editorial Board. These obligations include:

1. Attend the Editorial Orientation Luncheon.

This year, the University of Mississippi School of Law, located in Oxford, MS, 38655 will sponsor

and host the annual Editorial Orientation Program (EOP), tentatively scheduled for August 30,

2014. All editorial board members are required to attend. You may ask your school to assist

with expenses; however the Journal will not cover this cost. EOP serves as an introduction to the

Journal, its overall mission, and the editorial process. It is an opportunity for each editor to fully

understand the importance of his role and develop a sense of ownership in the Journal. The board

is comprised of members from various schools; thus, EOP fosters an opportunity for members to

meet one another in person, unite and bond. In addition, EOP will provide important training to all

editors, confirming that the Journal delivers a consistent and well-polished finished product.

2. Careful Attention When Editing.

This is the most important responsibility that an editor has. Editorial Board members have an

increased responsibility to not only be accountable for their reputation and expected level of

credibility, but also for that of the Southern Journal of Policy and Justice.

3. Write a Student note.

Each senior and managing editor will submit an article in the winter to the Editor-in-Chief for

possible publication in the journal. The student has great leeway in choosing a topic, but the Editor-

in-Chief must approve the topic. The Marketing Executive, Symposium Executive and Circulation

Executive are exempt from writing student notes, but may do so if they would like to be considered

for publication.

4. Comply with Strict Deadlines.

The most important duty of an editorial board member is strict adherence to all deadlines. Given

the extreme distance between Board members, organization and timeliness is critical to effective

operation of the Journal. Due to the nature of the editorial process, deadlines may be administered

on short notice. If a board member cannot meet a deadline, it is imperative that the conflict is

communicated to the Editor-In-Chief or direct supervising editor in a reasonable amount of time.

5. Participate in Conference Calls.

Occasionally, it will be necessary for the board to meet. Teleconference calls have proven the most

effective means for such meetings to be held. Board members will receive ample notice of the date

and time of proposed conference calls. All scheduling conflicts must be communicated and

approved by the Editor-In-Chief. Only urgent conflicts will be excusable.

6. Participate in Fundraising Activities.

The Journal operates on limited funds provided by SRBLSA and occasionally the sponsoring

institution. Hence, it is critical for the editorial board to organize and support fundraising activities

such as brainstorming fundraising ideas, hosting fundraising events at each member’s respective

school, operating any fundraisers at Regional or National Conferences, etc.

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7. Assist in Soliciting Authors.

The Journal strives to establish and maintain a presence in all markets of legal scholarship. In

order for this to be achieved, the advertisement of the Journal must saturate various fields. The

board is expected to assist in this effort by promoting the Journal at each member’s institution as

well as other professional circles.

8. Utilize the Current Editions of the Bluebook and Strunk & White’s Elements of Style.

In order for the Journal to achieve uniformity, only the 19th edition of the Bluebook Citation

Format and Strunk and White’s 1958 edition may be used for Journal submissions. All editors

must own a copy of the 19th edition of the Bluebook and the 1958 edition of Strunk and Whites.

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Editorial Process

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Marketing

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PUBLICATION!

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Managing

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Final Proofread by

Executive Editor & EIC

Circulation Executive

Senior Editor Senior Editor

Editor-in-Chief Executive Editor

SUBMISSION

Editor-in-Chief

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Application Check List

1.) Part I – Basic Contact Information

2.) Part II – Qualifications

3.) Part III – Bluebook Test

4.) Part IV – Written Analysis- If you are applying for the Marketing, Circulation, or the Symposium

Executive position, you need not complete the writing portion.

5.) Part V – Honor Pledge

Application Submission Instructions

Please submit your completed application packet electronically to:

[email protected]

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Editorial Board Application

2014-2015

This application is in Microsoft Word® format. As you enter information, please try to preserve the format of the

application; you may underline any information that you input in order to do so.

Note: This application is due by July 12, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

PART I

Date: ______________

Name:

Address: If address is different for 2014-2015 academic year, please write current address here, and note new address in additional comments section

(city) (state) (zip)

Email:

Phone: ______________________ (cell) _______________________ (home or work)

Law School:

Expected Date of Graduation: Spring 20 ______ Fall 20______

Are you applying for a specific position on the Journal? If so, please list? _______________________

Note: If you are applying for the Marketing, Circulation, or the Symposium Executive position, you need not

complete part IV. Applicants for all other positions must complete the writing portion.

Fall 2014 Courses: Attach a separate sheet if necessary. (Example: 1. Constitutional Law, 3 credit hours )

1. _______________________________________

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List all upcoming organizations and leadership roles for the 2014-2015 academic year:

Attach a separate sheet if necessary. (Example: 1. President, Black Law Students Association)

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PART II

Grade received in Legal Research and Writing _______________

Current G.P.A. ______________

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highest, how comfortable are you with Bluebooking? __________________

Proficiency level: Microsoft® Word’s track changes feature: Fair Good Excellent Never used

Why are you the ideal candidate for the Journal? If you have applied for a specific position, please address why

you are a good fit for that particular position. (Attach a separate sheet if necessary)

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PART III BLUEBOOK TEST

Make corrections (if any are necessary) to the citations on this page. You may use ONLY the 19th edition of the

Bluebook (in print or online version) and word processor. Do not consult any other book, individual, or other

sources including, but not limited to LexisNexis, LexisNexis Advance, Lexis for Microsoft Word, Westlaw,

Westlaw Next or Google. The purpose of this exercise is to test your Bluebook skills.

1. U.S. v. Knights, 534 U.S. 112, 118 (2001)

2. See Lebron, 710 F.3d at 1214, citing Bumper v. North Carolina, 391 U.S. 543 (548).

3. Associated Problems of Justice John Marshall and Judicial Review, Angela L. Michels, 81 Columbia

journal of law and Social Problems, 852, 862-874 (1995) (discussing inter alia, habeus corpus and

certiorari issues on appeal).

4. Fla Stat 414.0652(2)(a)

5. Accordingly, The 5th circuit reversed the defendant’s conviction on Constitutional grounds.

6. Id.

7. Lynard Skynard, Sweet Home Alabama (MCA Music Group). 1970.

8. U VISA LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION RESOURCE GUIDE FOR FEDERAL, STATE,

LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, UNITED STATES

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, available at

http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/dhs_u_visa_certification_guide.pdf.

9. Stephanie Mencimer, Have You Signed Away Your Right to Sue?, Mother Jones (March/April 2008),

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2008/03/have-you-signed-away-your-right-sue; See also, Lang v.

Burlington N. R.R., 835 F. Supp. 1104 (D. Minn. 1993).

10. 42 USCA § 5779-5780.

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W R I T I N G C OM PE TI T I ON

I N S T R U CT I ON S

1. Your written legal analysis and complete application are due by July 12th, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. CST. You may

e-mail your note to the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected]. You may also mail your packet to the

address listed on the application.

2. Your legal analysis may be based on sources and research beyond what has been provided in this packet. You

may use legal research tools such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, or the Reporters. However, you may NOT consult the

assistance of another person. If you do, it will constitute a violation of your school’s Honor Code. Aside from

this packet, additional materials that you may use are the following: (1) the 19th Edition of the Bluebook; (2)

Strunk and White’s Elements of Style; (3) Black’s Law Dictionary; and (4) a dictionary. Please rely solely on

Bluebook for the proper citation form.

3. Complete all the other parts of the application.

4. Non-Substantive Questions Only: If you have any non-substantive questions during the competition, you may

contact the Editor-in-Chief at [email protected].

5. Honor Code: Upon completion of the writing competition portion of the application, please sign and date the

Honor Code statement, and note the number of pages of your note. If the Honor Code is missing from your

materials, you will be contacted immediately, and your application will not be reviewed until you send it in.

6. Page Limit: Your note must be 8 pages minimum. Please limit your response to 10 pages double-spaced. The

page limitations do not include endnotes; please do not count those toward the page limitations.

7. Formatting: Please use 12- point font, Times New Roman. Please use 1-inch margins, and do NOT alter the

character spacing in your document. Please include page numbers. Use a standard brief outline: introduction,

facts, argument, and conclusion.

8. IMPORTANT: In addition to your writing ability, the writing competition is designed to test your ability to

organize your ideas in a clear and concise manner. Be sure to take time to prioritize the issues, and briefly discuss

those that you believe are most relevant.

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SRBLSA Law Journal Editorial Board Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the eight to ten page limit include endnotes?

No, it does not – the eight to ten page limit excludes endnotes, please do not count those as pages

toward the minimum or maximum.

What is the correct edition of Strunk and White?

The fourth edition will be used for the 2014-2015 year. The correct edition can be found here:

http://www.amazon.com/The-Elements-Style-4th-Edition/dp/0205313426/ref=reg_hu-

rd_add_1_dp.

If selected as a journal member, what expenses must I incur?

The only expenses that must be incurred by each individual stem from attending the mandatory

Editorial Orientation Program. Also, many students have had success soliciting funds from their

home schools to support this endeavor. The orientation will last from noon until 5:00 p.m. on

August 30, 2014 in Oxford, MS. Thus, each student is only required to attend for part of one day

and may fly in and out that same day to conserve funds.

How should I cite to the Background Information pages?

Please cite accordingly to the pages as Background Information.

Currently, I am not a dues-paying BLSA member. How can I meet this requirement?

Contact your local BLSA President, and pay your dues for the 2014-2015 year by September

30th, 2014. Obtain a written confirmation, including the contact information of your BLSA

President, and submit to [email protected].

Is there a minimum GPA requirement?

No, there is no minimum GPA requirement. However, you must be in good standing at a BLSA

member law school within the southern region to become an editor. The GPA request on the

application is to help us in our application review process, but it is not dispositive.

I plan to study abroad next year. Can I still apply to be an editor?

We strongly prefer editors who will physically be in the southern region for the entire 2014-2015

academic year. However, we will still consider applicants who study abroad, but not for

executive-level positions. Applicants who study abroad should have access to email and phone

for periodic conference calls.

I have committed to participate in a Moot Court/Oral Advocacy team or another law

review next year. Should I still apply to be an editor?

Last year, several SRBLSA editors participated in moot court and/or mock trial teams and law

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reviews in conjunction to their commitments to the Journal. Excellent time management skills

are crucial if you choose this option. Take time to evaluate your commitments next year to

ensure that you can significantly and adequately contribute to everything (including your

schoolwork)

Do I need to cite to every source included in the writing packet? Will I be penalized if I do

not cite to everything?

A good casenote does not have to cite to every source provided in the packet. Only use the

materials that you feel are relevant to your argument.

I emailed my application. Is there anything else I need to do? How can I confirm that it

has been received?

Upon receipt of your materials, you will receive an email confirming our receipt. If you do not

receive an email, we have not received your materials.

I turned in my application. When will I know if I have been selected?

Positions on the Journal will be offered around July 28, 2014 via e-mail.

My question hasn’t been answered here. Where should I turn for answers?

Please don’t hesitate to direct any and all questions to Corey Harris at

[email protected]. He will respond to all emails within 24 hours (usually sooner).

Please do not ask your friend, your professor, or anyone else for answers. Doing so would

constitute a violation of your school’s Honor Code.

Also, please visit www.srblsalawjournal.org for further guidance. Under the Documents tab,

click on frequently asked questions for periodic updates.

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Part IV

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE

After receiving this tip, Alice Hemp radioed the information to all officers on duty.

Officer Kevin Maye was the first to respond. At that time, Officer Maye was patrolling on

Jackson Avenue. He spotted the vehicle almost immediately. He radioed dispatch and verified

that there was a silver Camry traveling east on Jackson Ave. Officer Maye also noted the

vehicle’s license plate number – SO4 34J. After pulling closer to the vehicle, he noticed two

persons in the vehicle and that the driver had on a black suit jacket with a white shirt underneath.

Officer Maye trailed the vehicle for 2-3 minutes but spotted no erratic driving. However, he did

notice an unknown object fly from the passenger side window of the sliver Camry.

The vehicle lawfully turned right on red at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 3rd Street.

Noticing an empty parking lot on 3rd Street, Officer Maye turned on his siren and lights. The

vehicle turned into the parking lot where they yielded to authority.

Dispatcher: Alice Hemp Date: March

8, 2014

Time: 5:08pm

Dispatcher Transcript

[5:08:01pm]

Dispatcher: Hello, what is your emergency?

[5:08:25pm]

Anonymous Caller: There is a silver Camry that almost ran me off the road and is

swerving erratically down Jackson Ave. I’m pretty sure it’s Malcolm Hudson and his

wife, Kye Hudson. They both have on black and white. The car’s license plate is

SO34 something.

[5:08:59pm]

Dispatcher: May I have your name and location?

[5:09:19pm]

Anonymous Caller: Going east on Jackson Ave. They just left a bar – they’re drunk!

Please get them off the road before someone dies!

[5:09:31pm]

(Caller hangs up)

End of conversation

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Officer Maye stepped out of the police car and approached the silver Camry. Before Officer

Maye could speak, Kye Hudson, the passenger, spoke to the officer in a lucid tone. Mrs. Hudson

repeatedly apologized to the officer. She stated that the wind blew a napkin out of their car.

The officer noted a hint of alcohol on Mr. Hudson’s breath. However, he also noted that Mr.

Hudson’s eyes were clear and that his speech was not slurred. As for Mrs. Hudson, there was no

sign of intoxication.

Officer Maye informed the couple that an anonymous caller gave the dispatcher an informant’s

tip that led to their stop. Following that statement, he asked whether they knew of any

information regarding the accusation. The Hudson’s denied having any knowledge of the

alleged events. Then, the officer asked for Mr. Hudson’s license and insurance. Respectfully,

Mr. Hudson obliged. Their calm demeanor led the officer to form little suspicion of the couple’s

previous acts.

As Officer Maye walked to his squad car with Mr. Hudson’s information in hand, he heard a

faint thud from the ground. He immediately turned around, walked around the car, and noticed a

piece of paper near the passenger side of the vehicle. Without hesitation, Officer Maye collected

the paper. As the officer un-crumbled the paper, he found marijuana. Mrs. Hudson confessed

that it belonged to her before it was thrown away.

1. Discuss whether Malcolm Hudson’s constitutional rights were violated when Officer

Maye pulled the car over based on the informant’s anonymous tip. Include any

relevant policy issues surrounding those facts.

2. Discuss whether Kye Hudson’s constitutional rights were violated when Officer

Maye seized the crumpled ball of paper. Include any relevant policy issues

surrounding those facts.

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PART V

HONOR & COMMITMENT PLEDGE:

By my signature, I understand that I am bound by the honor code of my law school and

infractions will be treated accordingly and reported to the Dean at my school. I pledge that all

information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Additionally, I

pledge that I did not receive any unauthorized assistance in the completion of my Bluebook Test

or writing sample, from another person, book, or otherwise.

I have read the duties and responsibilities page, and, if I am offered and accept a position on the

Editorial Board, I agree to adhere to the list of duties attached. I understand that I am expected

to diligently perform my duties to the best of my abilities in order to preserve the integrity of

legal journalism.

Signature:

Print Name:

Date:

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*Please do not exceed ten pages

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