As you examine a defendant’s rights and stages of proceedings, you will likely ask yourself several questions. These questions make for some interesting discussion.Please respond to all of the following prompts:Explain the history of the 12-member jury requirement. Do you agree with the right to a jury trial?Why is hearsay not allowed at trial?What is the significance of the Supreme Court’s decision in Brady v. U.S.?Reference Samaha, Joel. (2015). Criminal Procedure, […]

In cases that involve identity theft, the criminal justice system protects the people but respects the rights of the accused. Answer the following questions:If a person steals another person’s identity but does not cause any monetary damage, has a crime been committed? Why or why not?How have these laws changed over the recent years?Search the Internet to find the federal laws and the laws in a state of your choice that […]

Assignment Description Develop a questionnaire or interview with a minimum of 10 questions that address the criminal justice issue that you have selected. Make sure your questions are clear, concise, and unbiased. Consider the responses you might receive. Will these responses provide answers to the research question?You must use each of the 4 question types (open-ended, dichotomous, multiple choice, and scale) at least once. Have all questions related to your criminal justice issue been included?

ExtraditionIn a one to two page paper, examine the situation surrounding one of the following individuals who were extradited forcibly for a crime committed. Explaining why the individual should have been or should not have been extradited. Make sure you use proper APA format and appropriately cite any outside sources used in this paper.a. General Manuel Noriegab. The 23 CIA employees extradited for the kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in […]

Using Chapters 8 & 9 of your text and the internet, in narrative format and no less than 500 words give an overview of Conflict Criminology, Radical Criminology, Peacemaking Criminology, and Postmodern Criminology. Compare and contrast each. Why have integrated theories been produced? Why have developmental theories been produced? As a police chief or police executive, would the study of criminological theories help in the leadership of your department? Why or why not? Criminological […]

Respond to question below with at least 260 words to the message below including cited as well as references to support your response. What is the role of language interpretation within the court system and criminal justice system? How does this issue impact the effectiveness and efficiency of court processes and procedures? How can we improve the way in which language interpretation services are rendered in order to improve the overall […]

“Legal Brief vs. Legal Memorandum”  Please respond to the following:From the e-Activity, summarize two (2) of the seven (7) steps to writing a great legal memorandum, and examine the importance of each summarized step in both legal and non-legal writing. Give one (1) example of each summarized step and its use in legal and non-legal writing.Compare and contrast the legal brief and the legal memo. Explain the point when you believe […]

Assignment #1 – Funeral Policy for Officers who have Committed Suicide A one-page funeral policy for officers who commit suicide;Plus a 500 word cover memorandum explaining your reasoning for your policy decision. Watch the film “Suicide and the Police Officer” (1992), #3103, Films on Demand, 39 minutes, located on the course shell in Campus Web. Watch the film Ted Talks: “Misha Glenny Investigating Global Crime Networkshttp://www.ted.com/talks/misha_glenny_investigates_global_crime_networks.html

Post  two challenges the police faced in the Supreme Court cases related to using force against suspected offenders. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the decisions made by the Supreme Court and explain why. Finally, provide one example of a situation where it might be appropriate for the police to use force or deadly force and explain why the police might choose that course of action. Be specific […]