Category: Criminal justice

Provide a little background information on your topic- pertinent facts- why is it of interest to your or do you think it is important?

Research Hypothesis

Think of a criminal justice related research question that you might be interested in potentially testing. Using the textbook as a guide, translate your question into both a null and a research hypothesis.

This assignment should highlight a brief body of literature surrounding your topic of interest, why you selected it, and a few pertinent facts about it that you have found doing a very general search. You should have at least 1 scholarly reference. After selecting your topic you are to list out TWO hypothesis : NULL and Research.

This assignment should be in APA format (Cover Page and Reference Page) and should be approximately 1 page double spaced.

Step 1: Identify a research question

Step 2: Provide a little background information on your topic- pertinent facts- why is it of interest to your or do you think it is important?

Step 3: Identify both a NULL hypothesis and a research hypothesis

What should the prosecutor do following the statement Bland after charges had been filed against Walsh?How should the court rule on Bert’s motion to continue regarding Mook?

Analysis and Application: Procedures in a Criminal Trial

The following case study presents issues related to procedures in a criminal trial and the roles of the major participants.

Case Study:

Jones, Walsh, and Bert have been arrested on suspicion of rape and criminal assault of a 14-year-old girl. As the police investigation unfolds they locate and obtain the statement of Bland, who provides them additional information about Walsh.

The evidence the police uncover reveals that there have been three separate assault and rapes of juveniles over a 3-day period.

The prosecutor in the case files charges against Jones, Walsh, and Bert for their acts. Bert hires an attorney to defend him. Bert tells his defense attorney that he did not commit any of the rapes and that he was only present one time with Jones and all he did was hit one of the girls.

Bert explains that he can prove this because at the times the other rapes are alleged to have occurred, he was with Mook. Mook is currently out of the country on a mountain climbing trip and will not return for 2 months.

Shortly after the prosecutor files charges in the case, Bland contacts the prosecutor’s office and provides a written statement to the prosecutor that Walsh was not present during any of the rapes.

In a 2-page paper (excluding the title page and reference page), discuss the following questions, explaining your answers in detail by analyzing the facts presented and other factors you consider relevant; defining and explaining key legal terms and principles; and citing legal authority (your text and other legal authority) to support your conclusions.

How should the court rule on Bert’s motion for severance in the case?

What should the prosecutor do following the statement Bland after charges had been filed against Walsh?

How should the court rule on Bert’s motion to continue regarding Mook?

Among the two articles, determine the themes (similar or different concepts found in the article). Then, identify three themes that you can compare or contrast between the two articles.

Criminal Justice – Journal Article Analysis

Journal Article Analysis (JAA) is an educational tool that uses current (within the past five years) journal articles to further understand a particular topic’s dynamics. JAA should not be more than three pages of written content) The three pages do not include the title page, abstract, or reference page.

Directions:

1. Locate a minimum of two peer-reviewed journal articles on the same topic based on the weekly module (e.g., history of corrections, penal sanctions, community-based corrections, correctional practices, etc.)

2. Among the two articles, determine the themes (similar or different concepts found in the article). Then, identify three themes that you can compare or contrast between the two articles.

3. The paper will have the following elements:

A cover page with a relevant title page including your name, the date, class information, and my name,

Abstract (summary of paper no more than three sentences),

The central portion of the paper will include:

o Introduction paragraph (Look at the introduction of the articles to help you pull this together). Why did you choose this topic? Why is it important? What will your paper discuss? What themes did you choose and why?

o Body of Paper

You need to write a minimum of 2 paragraphs for each theme. Each paragraph should be about five sentences (no less than four and no more than 6). You should summarize the points/themes using the articles as your resources. (Cite in-text citations)

o Conclusion paragraph.

(The final paragraph(s) should present your thoughts on whether you agree or disagree with the research. Support your opinion from the articles). Also, summarize the paper.

o Reference Page using 7th edition APA citations

4. All parts of the paper must be in APA format, including the title page, in-text citations, and reference page(s). Times new roman, 12-point font, double spaced, with 1-inch margins; Number all pages except the title page. Double-check your spelling, grammar, syntax, and punctuation.

Discuss ways in which the media have affected our perceptions of Criminal Investigation. List and discuss investigative bias that may develop in a criminal investigation. Research a case (within the last 2 years) and analysis how two different media outlets reported on the criminal investigation of the case. Be sure to include the links and compare and contrast how the case, the facts, and narrative were reported between the two media outlets.

Criminal Investigation – Discussion Board

When determining what should be considered criminal behavior, the pluralist perspective recognizes the importance of diversity. Because of society’s diversity, some behavior may spark debate. Based on your reading assignment, address the following prompts:

1. Identify and describe the four stages of criminal investigation and identify the three types of crimes documented in this chapter and give examples of each.

2. Discuss ways in which the media have affected our perceptions of Criminal Investigation. List and discuss investigative bias that may develop in a criminal investigation. Research a case (within the last 2 years) and analysis how two different media outlets reported on the criminal investigation of the case. Be sure to include the links and compare and contrast how the case, the facts, and narrative were reported between the two media outlets.

1. Treat your initial post as if it was an essay.

2. At least 300 words

What is policy analysis? Discuss the specific steps of policy analysis as described by your book. Why are these specific steps so important? Which step do you feel is the most important? discuss why.

How Important is Policy Analysis?

Unit 8 DQ: How Important is Policy Analysis? (Graded)

What is policy analysis? Discuss the specific steps of policy analysis as described by your book. Why are these specific steps so important? Which step do you feel is the most important? discuss why.

While many Americans are in agreement with the law, do you believe a country has the right to impose sanctions on another country for practicing a religious belief? Why or why not? And, at what point is intervention from perhaps another country or the United Nations warranted?

The Female Genital Mutilation Act

Using a minimum of 350 words and a maximum of 550, answer the following questions:

In 1996 the U.S. Congress passed the Female Genital Mutilation Act, which, among other things, criminalizes circumcision of females under 18, requires federal health agencies to educate immigrants on health risks, and impose economic sanctions on countries that fail to take steps to prevent practices.

While many Americans are in agreement with the law, do you believe a country has the right to impose sanctions on another country for practicing a religious belief? Why or why not? And, at what point is intervention from perhaps another country or the United Nations warranted? Finally, do you believe it is possible to balance the sometimes competing interests between religious legal tradition and the pressures posed by modernization?  provide examples to support your assertions!

Explain how the use of DNA has advanced criminal justice investigations over the last few decades. Also discuss the limitations of DNA evidence.

Forensic Science

1. Explain the different categories of fibers. Provide a scenario where each of these types of fibers may be found at a crime scene and how they would be analyzed.

2. Describe in detail how and why NIBIN was developed as well has which government agency manages it. In what instances would it be used in a criminal investigation?

3. Discuss two forensic examinations (DNA analysis, ballistics, toxicology, or fingerprint analysis) used in the Michael Brown case. Be sure to address the forensic evidence that was examined and where it was located in the crime scene and what each examination revealed to investigators.

4. Explain how the use of DNA has advanced criminal justice investigations over the last few decades. Also discuss the limitations of DNA evidence.

Complete a 15-page research paper, and it should include peer-reviewed journals (5 minimum), interviews of Minnesota defense attorneys ( 3 minimum), interviews of people who have been through the judicial system ( 2 minimum), and one book reference.

Public Defense and Racial Disparity

research paper on public defense and racial disparity. Complete a 15-page research paper, and it should include peer-reviewed journals (5 minimum), interviews of Minnesota defense attorneys ( 3 minimum), interviews of people who have been through the judicial system ( 2 minimum), and one book reference.

What sort of amendments would you propose? There is no constitutional right to vote. Would this be a good amendment? Would it let criminals vote? Should criminals be allowed to vote?

The Constitution

The Constitution is not a perfect document, hence the amendments.

What sort of amendments would you propose? There is no constitutional right to vote. Would this be a good amendment? Would it let criminals vote? Should criminals be allowed to vote? Take into account the demographics and the way the justice system is skewed.

Do amendments really protect us from the government and each other or is it just an illusion?

Think the right to privacy and the debate about the NSA.  feel free to discuss your own ideas about if and/or how we should amend the constitution.

What are the similarities and differences between the two? Do you believe that such attackers typically belong to terrorist groups or organizations, or are they more often self-radicalized?

Characteristics of Right-Wing and Left-Wing Terrorism & New Terrorism

Characteristics of Right-Wing and Left-Wing Terrorism

Discuss the various characteristics of right-wing and left-wing terrorism within the United States. What are the similarities and differences between the two? Do you believe that such attackers typically belong to terrorist groups or organizations, or are they more often self-radicalized? Provide specific examples to support your post.

New Terrorism

Discuss the concept that Martin (2018) refers to as the New Terrorism. How has modern extremist behavior contributed to the development of this modern concept of terrorism?

How can acts of terrorism be prevented and deterred when these terrorists do not fit squarely into the classical ideological continuum discussed previously? Provide specific examples to support your post.