Imagine that you’ve been working with the CSI and Police Department in your local area as lead forensic scientist for quite a few years now. The department has recently put a young, brand new forensic scientist to work on a case with you, so they can better learn the ropes …
With regard to gun control, some states implement their own legislation. Some make gun ownership less restrictive, while others are more restrictive. Share your views on gun control and provide your reasoning to support your perspective.
Every study has limitations or parts that in retrospect the researcher would like to do differently. Discuss with the class what limitations you identified in your study regarding Gender in White Collar Crimes and if there were some aspects of your study you would do differently if you had the chance.
Select a female sex offender from the video (e.g., Jennifer Rice, Courtney Reschke, Joyce McKinney, Debra Lafave, Pamela Rogers Turner, Haeli Noelle Wey, Sarah Jones, Mary Kay Letourneau-Fauulau, Kathryn Ronk, Rachel Repress and Shelley Dufresne, Melissa Petro).In a 2- to 3-page paper: Provide a brief summary of the actions of the female sex offender (make …
Research the Internet to find a news or research article that discusses some aspect of private prisons in the last 5 years.Share the link to the news or research article as part of your post. Describe the aspect of private prisons that you found in your researchAnalyze the strengths and weaknesses of the specific aspect …
Explain the “CSI effect,” and how it does and does not affect court operations and court actors.What are the characteristics of courthouse shootings, and what are the differences between courthouse violence that is targeted and nontargeted?What are the possible consequences of delay in the courts, and what are some possible solutions to this problem?Should plea …
When you arrive at the scene of a crime, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this assignment, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and assume the role of the crime scene investigator. You will create a presentation in which you document your process, present …
The United States offers those accused of committing a crime several rights. These rights consist of the right to counsel, the right to remain silent, the right to a trial by a jury, and the right to bail. If you were on trial for committing a crime, specify the one right you would be most …
Watch the video The experience of a trial can be particularly challenging for crime victims. In one (1) page discuss what are the pros and cons of notifying victims of progress made in their offender’s case? Why might laws regarding victim notification have developed in the first place? What harms may come from failing to …
This week’s discussion will continue in the area of punishment, and will look at two very controversial topics: First, consider the idea of conjugal visits for prisoners. Some states allow inmates private visitation time with their spouses. Imagine that you are the warden of a prison that, at present, does not allow conjugal visits for …
