Real, Demonstrative, and Circumstantial Evidence

Assignment Details Evidence is a crucial part of both the prosecution and the defense. The evidence must be relevant to the case being adjudicated. In addition, evidence cannot stand alone. It may be supported by other evidence, witness statements, victim statements, and the statements of the accused. Considering evidence must never be based on an … Read more

Final Paper Preparation Outline

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapters 3 and 4 of your textbook. To prepare for your Final Paper (due in Week 5), you will develop an outline, using the sample below, that includes an abstract, problem statement, and annotated bibliography. Use the UAGC Writing Center’s Writing an Abstract (Links to an external site.) … Read more

Reentry programs – US and World

 use the National Institute of Justice website to research and identify one reentry program (it can be shown to be effective or ineffective). Then, identify one program from another country, from a credible resource. create a 10- to 12-slide PowerPoint presentation (not including title and reference slides) which you: Describe two reentry programs. Include at … Read more

Discussion Question

Part I: A new client has come into the office and is very upset. Alex Smith recently purchased a freezer from Star-Rent-to-Own. Alex thinks he may have been the recipient of a bad contract. Six months ago, Alex and Sandra Smith signed an agreement with Star Rent-to-Own to purchase a freezer. The Smiths signed an … Read more

Embezzlement

In Chapter 2 of your textbook, under the heading, THE ELEMENTS OF A CRIME, it is stated: “In general, for an act to be a crime in the United States criminal justice system, 4 elements must be present.”(see textbook, p. 29) In this Discussion Question (DQ) assignment: Read the following Chapter 7 information and fact … Read more

Writing Assignment 4

Prompt: Discuss the difference between musical copyright infringement and “sampling.” Additionally, research the case between Marvin Gaye’s Estate, Robin  Thicke, and Pharrell Williams, concerning the song “Blurred Lines” and discuss the court’s holding. Since the case was appealed to the 9th circuit, please include  the arguments raised on appeal as well. In addition, include an … Read more