Category: Criminal Justice

Research Paper 10 pages on The Impact of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, must have

Research Paper 10 pages on The Impact of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing, must have at least 5 sources and 1 active case law 
criminal law or procedure. You will need to include current case law and current
literature on the topic of your choice. In addition to case law, you should also look for
scholarly
literature in law journals (these can be found on Lexis-Nexis), journals in
criminal justice, sociology, psychology, and political science, to name a few. This will
test the student’s abilities to think critically and able to articulate current information. The
paper will be approximately 10-12 pages in length, must adhere to APA format and
guidelines, and must use a minimum of
five
scholarly sources to examine the topic.
criminal law or procedure. You will need to include current case law and current
literature on the topic of your choice. In addition to case law, you should also look for
scholarly
literature in law journals (these can be found on Lexis-Nexis), journals in
criminal justice, sociology, psychology, and political science, to name a few. This will
test the student’s abilities to think critically and able to articulate current information. The
paper will be approximately 10-12 pages in length, must adhere to APA format and
guidelines, and must use a minimum of
five
scholarly sources to examine the topic.

A convenience store is robbed by a white male approximately 21 years old who was

A convenience store is robbed by a white male approximately 21 years old who was wearing a Liberty University baseball cap and t-shirt. The victim cashier’s descriiption is consistent with the store’s poor quality security camera image. The store’s security camera image does not add or detract anything from the victim’s statement.
Two days after the robbery, a local police officer observed a vehicle in the vicinity of the convenience store which displayed a Liberty University student parking sticker. The officer stopped the vehicle and asked the student to produce a driver’s license. The student’s physical descriiption and clothing matched that of the robber. The student claimed that he was shooting “hoops” alone on Liberty University’s campus at the time of the robbery. After identifying the driver as John Smith, the patrol officer released the driver. A photograph of John Smith was obtained and entered into a photo array that was shown to the victim cashier. The victim cashier identified Smith as the robber.
Solely based on the fact pattern of this fictional incident, please provide an answer and an explanation of your answer to the following question. Your answer must not incorporate any additional information to the fact pattern, but it may incorporate references to case law. Do you believe law enforcement has probable cause to obtain an arrest warrant for Smith? Integrate a Christian worldview perspective to support your discussion.

Alarmed by the number of high-profile cases shaking public confidence in the cri

Alarmed by the number of high-profile cases shaking public confidence in the criminal justice system involving the use of lethal self-defense, the American Law Institute is considering whether to amend the Model Penal Code concerning self-defense under Article III §3.04.  The primary focus is whether the duty to retreat should be expanded.
Write an essay of 800 words that addresses the following:
Explain from a public policy perspective why the privilege of self-defense exists,
Explain from a public policy perspective the concept of duty of retreat within the confines of self-defense,
Consider whether Model Penal Code Article III §3.04(2)(b) should be amended to either expand or retract the duty to retreat. Provide a public policy rationale concerning this change in policy. How might democracy affect how this code is adopted by different jurisdictions?
Be sure to cite three relevant scholarly sources in support of your content. Use only sources found at the GCU Library, government websites/legal case sites or those provided in Class Resources. Use the three sources I provided for you.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide

Policy Problem Topic: crime control in the 1990s, specifically, The Violent Crim

Policy Problem Topic: crime control in the 1990s, specifically, The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994
For the Problem Identification paper, you should start with the policy problem selected (see above) by detailing what was the problem government needed to solve. You will then detail how the issue was identified as a problem. Was there an event (e.g., 9/11) or did it evolve over time? Was it what is called a valence issue in which everyone agreed it was a problem and how to solve it, or was it a problem that divided people (i.e., ideologically and politically)? And also address why this was a problem for everyone in the local juridiction, state or nation. 
You should have a cover page and reference section per APA 7th edition, and include the resources from where you derived your information. The papers should be at a minimum 4 pages in length, typed, double-spaced

No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
For this assignme

No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
For this assignment you are required to choose one of the following drugs, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine or marijuana, and do the following:
Chronologically discuss the history of drug policy for your selected drug and how it has or has not mirrored the socio- political values of the community, and
Discuss whether the policy (as it stands today) is doing more good or harm for society and why (citing examples).
NOTE: This is not a position paper for the expression of your personal feelings regarding the topic. The paper should objective and identify legitimate and balanced arguments for all sides of the topic. 
Format Requirements
Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course.
You must have resources to support your thoughts and information.  These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased

I have attached a sample that was provided by our teacher for the format of the

I have attached a sample that was provided by our teacher for the format of the assignment. The assignment is very specific in its instructions, and I highlighted the most important portions so it is not too confusing. I am also going to attach an already completed assignment so you are able to see.

Write a  3 page research paper on the nature of collective deviance
Research pap

Write a  3 page research paper on the nature of collective deviance
Research paper General Guidelines
a. A minimum of 3 pages, and a maximum of 5 pages in length, excluding the title page, references, and appendices.
b. Use the American Psychological Association (APA) reference style.
c. Include a Title Page and Reference Page (references belong in-text and at
the end of the paper). APA provides guidelines for pagination and other
formatting details.
d. The paper must include the following sections:
Title Page: Provide the topic, your name, course title, professor’s name, and submission
date. There must be at least 4 in-text citations
i. Introduction
Identify the behavior (s), explain the nature behavior and why it is deviant behavior,
is it based on culture, time, place or place.
ii. Theoretical analysis/explanations behind the behavior
iii. Societal Effects/implications
Give a comprehensive account of the effects of the behavior on society
iv. Conclusions
v. References: Provide the complete references for the journal articles cited in the paper.
vi. Paper is due 7/5/2024. NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

From 1865 through the early 1900s, various drugs were available and deemed legal

From 1865 through the early 1900s, various drugs were available and deemed legal. Today, there are even more types of drugs that, while illegal in most countries, are available to the public.
Address the following in 3–4 pages:
Pick 3 drugs that were legal from 1865 until some point in the 20th century, and answer the following questions: 
What 3 drugs were legal, and how were they used in society? 
Where could people obtain these drugs? Explain.
Why would people use these drugs? Explain. 
Pick 3 illegal substances that are considered popular among drug users within the United States, and answer the following questions for each drug: 
Why do people use this drug? Explain.
How widespread is the use of this drug? Explain.
What types of demographics or populations are most likely to use this drug?

Instructions
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
Ethi

Instructions
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
Ethical dilemmas permeate the criminal justice. At every level, in each segment of the system, people are exercising discretion that will influence the fate of an individual and/or the security of the community. Incongruous laws, regulations, policies and practices create conflicts and distort the basis upon which judgments are made. Very often these conflicts result in an ethical dilemma. Which is the appropriate course of action? What is the moral/ethical rational for the decisions that were made? What purposes or principles are served? This project will ask you to consider a sequence of decisions (do, or not do) all of which contribute, directly or indirectly the final scene. 
For each of the three (3) scenarios, your assignment is to: 
Examine each situation and describe the ethical and/or moral question,
Describe what you believe to be the motivation of the actor and the potential consequences of BOTH/EACH options,
Identify the decision you believe the actor SHOULD make, and
Provide the ethical basis for your decision.
Connect the ethical basis for your decision to ethical theories introduced at the beginning of the course and explain the rational for this connection.
Each decision must be considered separately and not be influenced by earlier decisions and/or actions.
This assignment is an opportunity for the student to demonstrate their understanding of ethics and value-based decisions. Most of these situations do not have a single correct answer. Grading is NOT based on solving the problem that is presented to the actor but in identifying the ethical dilemmas and determining and explaining the most ethical course of action.
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1. The judge
Judge Jeffery Owens is very troubled by the felony case before him.  The defendant, Woodrow Wilson, had been found guilty of armed robbery of a liquor store.  The case alleged that Wilson had a handgun in plain sight when he entered the Sin-Yon liquor store, that he hit the owner in the head with the weapon and forced him to open the cash drawer. Fleeing the scene on foot, Woodrow only got a few blocks before responding police officers spotted him and made the arrest. The prosecutor, armed with the recovered cash, video surveillance and an eyewitness as evidence had an easy case. Now it is time for sentencing.
Jeffery saw the demonstration of business owners in the hallway when he entered the courthouse that morning. They were chanting “Justice for our victims” and were demanding a lengthy prison sentence. The Pre-Sentence Investigation report said Wilson was suffering from acute addiction and associated mental problems that had caused these violent (but not criminal) outbreaks in the past. There is no information in the file that Wilson has ever received treatment for his disorders. Jeffery knows that, due to budget cuts, the state prison system has very little in the way of addictive or behavioral disorder treatment programs. The prisons had reverted to merely warehousing inmates. However, he had read that the county jail had received a federal grant to establish exactly the kind of services that it appeared Wilson needed. Obviously, he had no way of knowing if this or any treatment would be successful for Wilson.
Sentencing guidelines were established to ensure that defendants convicted of similar offenses received similar punishments. According to the sentencing guidelines, Wilson should be sentenced to 5-7 years in the state correctional prison system. Jeffery knows that the business community was calling for the maximum sentence. The county jail only took inmates sentenced to eighteen months or less. What sentence should Judge Owens impose on Mr. Wilson?  
2. The District Attorney
Jessica ran a successful campaign for district attorney on a very conservative platform generally critical of the incumbent’s inability or unwillingness to prosecute police misconduct with criminal charges. The city’s police chief did not support her campaign. He felt that administrative actions that could result is fines, suspensions, demotion or termination of employment were sufficient punishment. Additionally, victims could sue an officer in civil court if the officer acted outside the scope of their authority and immunity.  The chief felt that these consequences should be sufficient for any police misconduct except, perhaps, a felony. Since her election Jessica has brought criminal charges of larceny against one officer for switching city tires off his patrol car on to his personal car. She also brought assault charges against an officer when she learned a suspect needed medical treatment for wrist abrasions due to her handcuffs being too tight. Recently several assistants have cautioned her that they are losing criminal cases, including serious felony cases, because police officers are either not appearing to testify at court or are having “difficulty remembering” critical details during their testimony. This started in traffic court but has also occurred in misdemeanor trials as well. The feeling is these officers are retaliating against the district attorney’s officer for the criminal charges being brought against members of the police force.  The pattern is quite clear and getting worse. Prosecutors are complaining that police detectives are “too busy” to return their calls. Jessica understands she cannot successfully prosecute criminal cases without the cooperation of the police department. At the same time, she feels as though she is being bullied by an overly protective autocratic police chief. She feels she can and should prosecute police officer for any criminal offense …and feels that her election demonstrated that the community agrees with her. What should Jessica do?
3. The Officer
Scot is still on probation as a police department rookie. While on probation he can be dismissed at any time for any reason and would not be entitled to a trail board or hearing prior to dismissal. 
During the course of his patrol duties Scot has cause to stop a car for a legitimate but minor traffic violation. The motorist was highly agitated at being stopped “for no reason” and, using a variety of obscene references and racial slurs, adamantly expressed how upset he was. Agitated, Scot told the man to exit the vehicle and place his hands on the hood of his car. Scot looked through the car interior, and then took the keys out of the ignition to open the trunk. Seeing what Scot was doing the driver told Scot to stop and that he could absolutely not search the trunk of the car.  Ignoring this, Scot opened the trunk and discovered in plain view a large, clear plastic bag containing thousands of pharmaceutical-type capsules. Scot could hear the driver screaming, “That ain’t mine. That ain’t mine.”  Scot suddenly realized he has committed an illegal search. What should Scot do?
Format Requirements
Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7th edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to the APA information found in Content -> Course Overview -> Course Resources.
You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information.  These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.

I have attached a sample that was provided by our teacher for the format of the

I have attached a sample that was provided by our teacher for the format of the assignment. The assignment is very specific in its instructions, and I highlighted the most important portions so it is not too confusing. I am also going to attach an already completed assignment so you are able to see.