Right Vs Right Moral Dilemma Case Study

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Is this an example of right versus right moral dilemma or right versus wrong? Explain your answer either by identifying the two stakeholders and the rights in conflict or by explaining what makes this a right versus wrong situation and the rule or law governing the situation. This case, though dramatic, is a good example of a right versus right moral dilemma. A right versus right moral dilemma is one in which a person has to make “tough choices between competing virtues such as honesty, fairness, respect, objectivity, and responsibility” (Christensen & Boneck, 2010, p54). Certainly, Frank Armani struggled with several of these virtues (i.e. respect, responsibility) in deciding on whether to take Garrow’s case, how to defend Garrow and whether or not Armani should share …show more content…

Given Armani’s actions, his obligations to Garrow appeared as strong as his commitment to the legal system. Consider his actions of publically pleading with Garrow to turn himself in as well as his decision to take the case (Badaracco & West, 1990). How should Armani go about making a decision on how to handle the meeting with Mr. Petz? I felt that as Garrow’s attorney, Armani should have declined to meet with Mr. Petz. Though taking the meeting would be a kind gesture, it would add additional pressure to Armani and could only cause more distress for Mr. Petz. In her article, “Lake Pleasant bodies case” (2008), Lisa Adamson shared that Frank Armani casually knew the parents of Alicia Hauck and Susan Petz from the community. Again, imagine the added pressure for Armani in deciding between his obligations to Garrow versus his obligations to the community. According to the article, Armani did not answer Mr. Petz questions but meet with Mr. Petz. What were Armani’s options for the meeting? What would you choose to do in his

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