The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a limitation on both state and federal government power to make arrests, search people and their property, and seize objects and contraband, such as illegal drugs or weapons. These policy limits are the bedrock of search and seizure law and are ultimately at the root of … Read more
Students will complete a research paper on a specific topic or current issue related to criminal justice. Students can choose any topic as long as it is relevant to the field of criminal justice. Each paper will be a minimum of 15 pages and formatted in APA style. A grading rubric is attached. A grading … Read more
In the case study of CARL COPPOLINO’S Florida murder trial , what legal issue was raised on appeal by the defense in Carl Coppolino’s Florida murder trial? What court ruling is most relevant to the decision to reject the appeal? Explain your answer. Be sure to use proper paragraphing, grammar, citations and reference list. *** ASSIGNMENT MUST … Read more
Choose one of the current controversies discussions in the text book from the list below: Chapter 9: Should Physical Evidence Be Required in Serious Criminal Cases? pp. 212-213 Chapter 9: Should We Limit the use of Plea Bargains? pp. 214-215 Chapter 10: Do Habitual sentencing Laws Deter Offenders? pp. 234-235 Chapter 10: Should We Abolish … Read more
Debate This: Personal Bankruptcy Three months ago, Janet Hart’s husband of twenty years died of cancer. Although he had medical insurance, he left Janet with outstanding medical bills of more than $50,000. Janet has worked at the local library for the past ten years, earning $1,500 per month. Since her husband’s death, Janet also has … Read more
Uniform Crime Reports (UCR), National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), and Crime Data from Victims of Crime: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). Please answer the questions below: Define the terms UCR, NIBRS, and NCVS. What is the purpose of each? If you could pick only one measure of crime, which one would you choose? Defend your answer? Use concrete … Read more
Week 6 Assignment – Combating Juvenile Delinquency Introduction In this assignment, you will recommend improvements to a juvenile delinquency prevention program. A link to an example assignment follows the assignment instructions. Instructions Use county, state, or federal Internet resources or the Strayer University library to research your community’s current efforts to deter or prevent … Read more
Please see your assigned Case Study for the final assignment below. The assignment sheet and grade rubric have been attached as well Please note: There’s no real city or state implied in this case. I use Cambridge or others city/university names strictly as fictitious places. You don’t need to look for case law that relates … Read more
A controversial issue today in the American legal system is the justification of the use of force by police officers, given the actions and conduct of citizens. In this assignment, you will explore the requirements for use of force, constitutional rights pursuant to the Bill of Rights when it comes to free speech, and … Read more
Paul Barton owned a small property-management company, doing business as Brighton Homes. In October, Barton went on a spending spree. First, he bought a Bose surround-sound system for his home from KDM Electronics. The next day, he purchased a Wilderness Systems kayak from Outdoor Outfitters, and the day after that he bought a new Toyota … Read more