The use of newspapers, news magazines, and similar periodicals must be kept to a minimum and will be acceptable only as sources for supplementary information.References like “Wikipedia,” “Psychology Today,” and “Court TV” are not primary sources, are not peer-reviewed (reviewed for empirical integrity, accuracy, and authenticity), and are not appropriate references for scholarly writing (with …
When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial, or if offered, accept a plea bargain in exchange for a guilty plea. However, going to trial can be risky since the fate of that trial is in the hands of a jury, which will decide guilt or innocence. Most defendants …
Discuss the future of cyber warfare. Include the following as part of your discussion: a. How future wars will be fought. b. How ethical is cyber warfare? c. How the United States is preparing defensively to counter cyber-attacks? d. What is next?
You are a psychologist assigned to interview the serial killer of your choice in order to determine what motived the individual kill. You must address the following questions in your paper:
Provide a brief history of the sex offender notification/registration in the United States and explain the specific sex offender registration laws in your state (or a state that you are curious about). Review the video titled, “The Role of Probation and Parole” found in this module’s Learn section. Expound upon …
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Anthony Townsend Kronman of the Yale Law School writes: If judges are legislators and not adjudicators who are merely applying the rules they have been authorized to apply in the cases that come before them, what is it that gives their decisions legitimacy or authority? (Kronman, 1986) Take a position. Do you agree or disagree …
In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competency: Explain the processes and procedures used in courts ScenarioYou are a Community Outreach Coordinator for your local chapter of the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA). A recent study found that people in your area are often unsure of court processes, procedures, and outcomes. …
What do you think criminology can draw from the field of psychology in trying to explain crime and deviance?According to theories discussed in this chapter, what can people do to prevent being victimized? Do we seem to blame victims who do not seem to do enough to avoid exposure to crime?
While differential association theory would stress the influence of peers, social control theories would emphasize the role of parents, teachers, and coaches. how do you see these two competing models in terms of predicting delinquency?
Choose one state in America, preferably your home state. Using course, library and online resources, conduct research on how to file a civil lawsuit in both state and federal court. Discuss the differences between the two different courts and the filing process. What determines whether you file a lawsuit at the state or federal level?
