David J. DeFazio, J. D.

College of General Studies

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412.261.1700
First Exam: SEX, LAW & MARRIAGE Spring 2014
Based upon the information presented in the lectures, readings and discussions, please answer the
following :

Question #1 (Worth 9 Points) Please answer the following questions. Please use the New York Times article,
Two Classes, Divided by I Do, to illustrate each of your answers.
Part A
What is discipline and why does Dr. Peck believe it to be important?
Part B
What are the four components of discipline? Define/explain each of the components.
Part C
What is love?
Question #2 (Worth 6 Points) Please calculate the support obligation for each example.
Part A
Father earns $6,000 per month. Mother earns $2,000 per month. They have two children.
Mother has custody and father has partial custody in which he has the children every
other Friday and Saturday night. They are not married.
Part B
Father earns $6,000 per month. Mother earns $2,000 per month. They have two children.
Mother has custody and father has partial custody in which he has the children every
other Friday and Saturday night. They are married and in the midst of a divorce.
Part C
Father earns $2,000 per month. Mother earns $6,000 per month. They have two children.
Mother has custody and father has partial custody in which he has the children every
other weekend. They are not married.
Part D
Father earns $2,000 per month. Mother earns $6,000 per month. They have two children,
mother has custody, and father has partial custody in which he has the children every
other Friday and Saturday night. They are married and in the midst of a divorce.

Question #3 (Worth 9 Points) Based upon the readings, lectures and discussions
regarding the definition of abuse found in section 6102

Part A
What behavior does the definition of abuse found in section 6102 seek to prevent?
What harm(s) could result from said behavior?
Part B
What behavior does the definition of abuse found in section 6102 permit?
What harm(s) could result from said behavior?
Part C
Using the material presented on Professor Lon Fuller's two moralities, what issues could
emerge if the legislature attempted to enact an amendment to the definition of abuse
found in section 6102 to prevent the harms that you listed in answer Part B?
Question #4 (Worth 4 Points) Using the material from 18 PA C.S. Chapter 31: Please
Answer the following:
Pat Smith enters the local police station and reports being the victim of a sexual assault
three (3) months earlier. Specifically, Pat claims that the alleged actor, Chris Jones,
touched Pat Smiths genital area above the clothing. A police detective meets with and
takes Pats statement. Pat identifies the perpetrator by name, but cannot provide any
corroborating evidence.
Part A (2 points)
Can the detective make an arrest? Why? If so, what would be the charge?
Part B (2 points)
Given these facts, could the accused be convicted of the crime? Why?

Question # 5 (worth 2 points but also, depending upon the quality of your answer, an
opportunity to earn 5 extra credit points)
Using specific examples, explain to what degree, if any, this course has thus far expanded
your understanding of rights and responsibilities related to sexual relations, custody and
support.