Describe the laws passed in the 1990s that relate to corrections and sentencing. What are the three changes that had the effect of keeping offenders incarcerated for longer periods of time, and for more crimes? Analyze at least five effects these “get tough” policies have had. Are these negative effects are an …
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Analyze both the court system’s likely view on the accused’s rights, as well as the court system’s likely treatment of the defendant during trial proceedings. Provide support for the analysis. Assuming the accused is ultimately sentenced to a term of imprisonment, depict the most likely experience the defendant will have within …
According to the textbook, many model countries, including the United States, allow juveniles of a certain age to be tried as adults, what are your views about this? Specify the extent to which you believe a juvenile can be rehabilitated after he or she has been convicted as an …
Congress has amended copyright law several times so that copyright holders now have protection for many decades. Was Congress right in extending these copyright time periods? Why or why not? Roslyn is a food buyer for Organic Cornucopia Food Company when she decides to go into business for herself as Roslyn’s Kitchen. She …
Examine the current crime, incarceration rates, and the correctional population statistics for the United States and the state/city in which you live. Write a paper explaining the crime, incarceration, and correctional population rates within your city/state as it relates to the rates within the U.S. as a whole. Discuss contributing factors to crime and incarceration. …
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Examine the current crime, incarceration rates, and the correctional population statistics for the United States and the state/city in which you live. Write a paper explaining the crime, incarceration, and correctional population rates within your city/state as it relates to the rates within the U.S. as a whole. Discuss contributing factors to crime and incarceration. …
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A 19-year-old student, Sally, has been arrested by the police for possession of a small amount of marijuana while driving home from a college party. Assumethat the police officer had probable cause to stop Sally for drunk driving. During the search of Sally’s pockets incident to her arrest, the police find anunregistered handgun, a bag …
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A 19-year-old student, Sally, has been arrested by the police for possession of a small amount of marijuana while driving home from a college party. Assumethat the police officer had probable cause to stop Sally for drunk driving. During the search of Sally’s pockets incident to her arrest, the police find anunregistered handgun, a bag …
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You are an intern working with a state crime scene investigation team that has statewide jurisdiction and gets called in by county and municipal authorities for crime scene analysis and laboratory support. A number of larger cities in the state have their own crime scene units. Because crime scene investigators (CSIs) get called into court …
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Crime victimization often results in serious mental and emotional consequences. What are some examples of such mental and emotional consequences faced by victims? Watch the following clip on the effects of victimization: Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbw0u9vQa84
