Last week we discussed police and race relations and you presented your thoughts as well as the facts of some cases. For this discussion: Pick a case where police used deadly force and present the facts to the class. You may want to review the Continuum of Force...
Personally, I think that the positivist school of thought has influenced the criminal justice system the most. I say this due to its emphasis on scientific evidence and data in understanding criminal behavior. I think that this approach allows for more objective and...
Do you agree or disagree? explain why? Respond to Thomas's Discussion post on the question below! "Which of the two models is currently the primary focus of the American criminal justice system and why? Do you think the current situation is...
This post is due Friday January 19, 2024 before 11:59. Should be at least 250 words per answer. In Witherspoon v. Illinois, 391 U.S. 510 (1968), the U.S. Supreme Court held that jurors cannot be removed merely because of general scruples against capital...
Explain in detail Carter's Classification of Computer Crimes. Understand the following dynamics: The advancement of computer technology and networking expanded communications New threats to the information age Just...
The text discusses two primary goals of American criminal justice: the need to enforce the law and maintain order and the need to protect people from injustice. Chapter 1 addresses this issue beginning on p.11 and a synopsis of Herbert Packer's crime...