4th Amendment

  In Carroll v. United States, the Supreme Court held that vehicles were held to a lesser standard of Fourth Amendment protection by  stating that a warrant wasn’t required. Then, in Katz v. United States, the Court established the right to privacy as a defense against warrantless searches.  Fast forward to 45 years after the Katz decision and we … Read more

cmrjd5

  1. What is the Controlled Substances Act? Please provide an in-depth discussion on its purpose and how regulated substances are placed in each schedule? Should it be revamped? Why or why?  2. What is the role of the toxicologist in a criminal investigation? 500 words minimum, 1 reference, APA formatting

Week 4 Controversies in CJ Assignment – Chapters 11 &12 /NO PLAGARISM PROFESSOR USES TURNITIN

Choose one of the current controversies discussions in the text book from the list below: Chapter 13: Have Zero Tolerance Policies made Schools Safer? pp. 320-321 Chapter 13: Should Juvenile Court be Abolished? pp. 322-323 Chapter 14: Should Enemy Combatants be Denied Due Process Rights? pp. 345-346 Chapter 14: Does Immigration Impact Crime? pp. 348-349 … Read more

Week 10 Assignment – Chapter 16/NO PLAGARISM PROFESSOR USES TURNITIN

Chapter 16 What are the ten most important factors contributing to terrorism, as indicated by Cetron and Davies? Describe the similarities and differences between terrorists and organized criminals as indicated by Michael Do you believe the similarities outweigh the differences, indicating a growing collusion between the two groups? Explain the three future responses warranted from … Read more

The Juvenile Justice System

 MUST BE 400 WORDS WITH 4 CITATAIONS APA FORMAT  The juvenile justice system covers a number of categories of children: delinquent, undisciplined, dependent, neglected, abused, and status offender. As a result, the law has sought to adapt the rights, institutions, and treatment options available to an increasingly diverse juvenile population – gangs, substance abuse, mental … Read more

Race and Ethnicity 5.2

 Explain, in detail, using two sociological theories listed below, the crimmigration system at our southern border.  Sociological theories: Functionalism, Conflict, Symbolic Interactionism, Feminist, Intersectionality, or Critical Race Theory.  

Race and Ethnicity 5.1

 In thinking about the readings and videos presented in the unit, why do you think Latinos/Hispanics became and still remain targets of racists?  Please research and discuss three (3) reasons in detail and include in your discussion the role of white supremacy.  

Prisoner Right 5.2

 In the 1990s an inmate that was HIV-positive had it noted in their medical file. By court order, these notes had to be removed to protect the inmates’ rights. If a correctional staff member had a potential exposure they would not know if the inmate was HIV-positive or not. Should the staff member have a … Read more

Prisoner Right 5.1

 The prison system can transfer an inmate at any time they want. With this said, how can an inmate have a fair disciplinary trial/hearing if they cannot call witnesses if they are in a different prison? How do you suggest that this issue is handled? Be specific with solutions.