As noted in the text, it appears attitudes towards the death penalty are shifting here in America. Additionally, we are one of the few industrialized countries that still use capital punishment. Take a look at the Facts About the Death PenaltyLinks to an external site. provided by the Death Penalty Information Center, and do a … Read more
Week 5: Defense Attorneys Many of us have seen the nonstop coverage of the Gabby Petito case, and the decision made by her fiancé to not speak to law enforcement on the advice of counsel. Was this a good idea? What ethical considerations are involved in this situation? Please remember to post a new … Read more
Please review the links below and share what prosecutorial misconduct occurred. What is the appropriate sanction, and why? How can this be used as a teaching moment for prosecutors nationally? Please remember to post a new question using the red “Ask A New Question” button, then reply to at least 3 of your classmates. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/02/1033809949/ahmaud-arbery-former-prosecutor-indicted-misconduct-georgia … Read more
Find a recent news story that addresses race and the American Bail System. Share the link with the class, and discuss what statistics shocked you, and why? What is the role of the prosecutor in addressing this issue daily?
Scenario: Read the following scenario: The defendant, Lindsey Nahol, entered Sparkle Jewelry and asked the sales clerk to show her several pieces of expensive jewelry. When the clerk turned his back, the defendant slipped a diamond necklace into her purse and walked toward the exit. When the security guard attempted to stop the defendant, … Read more
Do you support or oppose the death penalty? State your position and a general overview of your feelings. Provide reliable statistics that support your position. Cite legal cases that support your position. If you support the death penalty, how should it be administered to avoid moral/legal problems? If you oppose the death penalty, what … Read more
Week 1: Terrorized to Crime No unread replies.No replies. Patty was a rich businessman’s daughter. She had the best of everything all her life. Her future would have been college, a good marriage to a successful young man, and a life of comparative luxury, except that she was kidnapped by a small band of radical … Read more
1. What is a crime? 2. Research in Nexis Uni in the APUS Library or on a state government’s website and find one criminal statute in your home state. Summarize the statute and explain the elements of the crime. Don’t forget to include the citation to the statute. 3. Research in Nexis Uni in the … Read more
Please explain the difference between the following: Halfway house Community-based correctional facilities Work release programs Assignment 16- Community Correction Programs
1. Why is the legal concept of jurisdiction important for the operation of American courts? 2. What is judicial self-restraint? 3. Who are the participants in criminal and civil cases, and what roles do they play in the dispute resolution process?