Category: Criminal homework help

Preparation
Search the University Library or the internet for trials using parameters such as, but not limited to, “watch criminal trials online.” If you cannot locate a video of the trial, you may review court documents for the trial. Note: The trial must be concluded in order to complete this assessment.
Choose a criminal trial from within the last 10 years. The trial should be a major felony case such as murder, armed robbery, burglary, aggravated battery, attempted murder, etc. You may choose:
A trial from the state you currently live in or lived in when you were a child.
A trial from the federal jurisdiction in your current area or where you lived as a child.
Note: This case should be different than the case you chose for your Week 4 assignment.
Assessment Deliverable
Write a 700- to 875-word article about the trial in which you:
Summarize the trial, including the charge and the elements of the crime.
Identify the parties represented in trial (i.e., prosecutor, judge, and defendant) and explain their roles.
Identify the type of court the trial was held in. Refer to Ch. 1, “Law, Crime, Courts, and Controversy,” for types of courts in the United States.
Explain how the court had jurisdiction over the case (i.e., state or federal).
Describe the steps of the trial process. Refer to Ch. 13, “Trials and Juries,” for the steps and process. Explain the history of the criminal court process as it relates to the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right and how it has evolved over time.
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assessment.

 
The main functions of the police include patrol work and crime prevention. Patrol work is considered the backbone of policing, as patrol officers interact with the public throughout their shifts; while crime prevention includes activities to keep the citizens safe and is a catalyst to improve the public–police relationship.
Imagine you are a criminal justice professional asked to give a presentation for a town council meeting to introduce the town members to patrol work and crime prevention strategies employed to maintain public safety.
Assessment Directions
Create an 8- to 10-slide presentation detailing the basic operational policing functions. In your presentation: 
Explain the difference between patrol and other roles within a police department. What are 3 functions of patrol work as outlined by Sir Robert Peel? Provide an example of each.  
Describe different types of patrol and how each affects crime and community relations.  
Identify at least 2 improvements or innovations that have been incorporated to aid in patrol. How does each improve police patrol work? 
State the difference between reactive and proactive crime prevention strategies used by the police.
Include a title slide, a reference slide, and detailed speaker notes with at least 50 words per slide. 
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
Format your citations and references according to APA guidelines.
Submit your assessment.
Assessment Support
Review Create a Presentation in PowerPoint for guidance on how to begin creating a presentation using PowerPoint
Review Add Speaker Notes to Your Slides for guidance on how to add speaker notes to a PowerPoint presentation
Review Find the Perfect PowerPoint Presentation Template for a variety of different presentation templates for Microsoft PowerPoint or use the Presentation Assessment Template.
Review the following resources for writing guidelines and APA information:
Center for Writing Excellence
Reference and Citation Generator
Grammar Assistance

 
In paragraph format with proper punctuation and citation format (APA), post a response to the following questions in the Module 5 Discussion Forum. This activity is worth 100 points (parts a.  c. 10 pts. each; parts d. and e. 25 pts. each; f. 20 pts.).

Why are learning theories, control theories, and labeling theories of crime considered process theories? Provide examples along with your response.
How has Walter C. Reckless’s Containment Theory influenced one of the richest and perhaps most long standing traditions in criminology – Control Theory?
According to Frank Tannenbaum, what is the “Dramatization of Evil”?
How has Ronald Akers advanced the social learning theory from the earlier work of Edwin Sutherland? To what extent does Akers perspective possess empirical support?
What have been the methodological shortcomings associated with social process theories. Be specific and use the evaluation criteria outlined in Akers to frame your response.
Discuss the emergence of the Feminist Criminology (who were its primary founders and is their sound empirical support for Feminist Criminology today)?

COURSE READING: 
 
Criminological Theories: Introduction and Evaluation
ISBN: 9780190455163
Authors: Akers, R. and Sellers, C. and Jennings, W.
Publisher: Oxford Press
Edition: 7th
 
Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences
ISBN: 9781506387307
Authors: Lilly, R., Cullen, F., and Ball, R.
Publisher: Sage
Edition: 7th
 
Classics of Criminology
ISBN: 9781577667360
Authors: Jacoby, J.
Publisher: Waveland Press
Edition: 4th
 

1. Did Patsy Ramsey author the ransom note in the Jon Benet Ramsey case?
2. Do you believe that a document examiner provides assistance to the court?
3. Why do Document Examiners disagree?
4. Is the field of document examinations an art or science? Does it matter?

4 Questions. 
 Discuss Sir Robert’s Peel’s principles of policing and their impact on today’s policing. 
(600 words, APA Format, 2 References)
Briefly discuss the meaning of the so-called social contract. In doing so, speak about political  philosophers such as John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Also, speak to  federalism and the three levels of policing in the United States  
(600 words, APA Format, 2 References)
 Discuss how does the Bureaucratic Model applies when comparing and contrasting the training  method ideologies associated with how the Federal Bureau of Investigations trains agents versus the  quasi-militarism (also called para-militarism) characteristic methodology typically used in the typical  police academy. (600 words, APA Format, 2 References)
 Discuss McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y; Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory and the Hawthorne  Studies  (600 words, APA Format, 2 References)

2 Questions. 
Discuss in detail the two primary historical schools of thought. i.e. The Classical and The Positivist schools of Criminology. (600 words, APA Format, 2 References)
Discuss in detail subcultural theory as it relates to delinquency and crime. Further  briefly without using quotes give an overview of this article i.e., Nwalozie, C. J. (2015). Rethinking  subculture and subcultural theory in the study of youth crime – A theoretical discourse. Journal of  Theoretical & Philosophical Criminology, 7(1), 1-16. (600 words, APA Format, 2 References)

Discuss the difficulty in determining the time of death.  What do you think the standard should be?  Justify your answer.

 
Think of a criminal justice or social science-related policy that interests you. Using the text and this week’s module as a guide, select one of the eight (8) policies listed in the Capstone Paper Topics page to write your capstone paper about. You may also choose a policy other than the ones listed as long as you include it in this assignment and receive my permission to proceed. If you choose a different policy than the ones provided, please be sure to provide the specific policy (not a general topic, i.e., ghost guns, death penalty, etc.) that you will research and allow up to 48 hours for me to respond to your email. You might not receive approval for your topic on the first go around, so allow yourself extra time to receive approval. 
In a Word doc, answer the following questions. Please include the questions as well as your responses in your assignment. 
What policy are you interested in researching for your capstone paper?
Why does this policy/issue interest you? Explain.
Write a thesis statement (see page 11 in the text; a one-sentence statement that tells your reader what your paper will be about) for the policy you selected.
What are some keywords you can use to search for research on your selected policy (include at least 3)? 
When victims of sexual assault seek assistance from the criminal justice system, they expect that the professionals they encounter will treat them with compassion and respect and will help them navigate the various processes in the system (vision statement). According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN, 2009), approximately 213,000 individuals are sexually assaulted every year. Yet, according to data compiled by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, only 35% of sexual assault victims report such incidents to law enforcement (Truman & Langton, 2014). This is because those who do decide to seek the help of the criminal justice system often find the experience to be both frustrating and traumatic. Specifically, victims are asked to repeatedly recount the details of their assault to numerous people. In addition, they may not be informed about what decisions are made relating to their case or why these decisions are made. These experiences may cause victims to feel retraumatized. Consequently, victims may cease to cooperate with criminal justice professionals or they may refuse to seek the assistance of the system in the future (issue statement). By providing these individuals with a sexual assault victim’s advocate after they initiate contact with the system, the advocate can help minimize the victims’ feelings of isolation and improve their satisfaction with the system. Further, advocates can help victims navigate and understand the legal process and serve as a liaison between the victims and the other professionals who work in the system (solution statement).

 
Think of a criminal justice or social science-related policy that interests you. Using the text and this week’s module as a guide, select one of the eight (8) policies listed in the Capstone Paper Topics page to write your capstone paper about. You may also choose a policy other than the ones listed as long as you include it in this assignment and receive my permission to proceed. If you choose a different policy than the ones provided, please be sure to provide the specific policy (not a general topic, i.e., ghost guns, death penalty, etc.) that you will research and allow up to 48 hours for me to respond to your email. You might not receive approval for your topic on the first go around, so allow yourself extra time to receive approval. 
In a Word doc, answer the following questions. Please include the questions as well as your responses in your assignment. 
What policy are you interested in researching for your capstone paper?
Why does this policy/issue interest you? Explain.
Write a thesis statement (see page 11 in the text; a one-sentence statement that tells your reader what your paper will be about) for the policy you selected.
What are some keywords you can use to search for research on your selected policy (include at least 3)? 
When victims of sexual assault seek assistance from the criminal justice system, they expect that the professionals they encounter will treat them with compassion and respect and will help them navigate the various processes in the system (vision statement). According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN, 2009), approximately 213,000 individuals are sexually assaulted every year. Yet, according to data compiled by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, only 35% of sexual assault victims report such incidents to law enforcement (Truman & Langton, 2014). This is because those who do decide to seek the help of the criminal justice system often find the experience to be both frustrating and traumatic. Specifically, victims are asked to repeatedly recount the details of their assault to numerous people. In addition, they may not be informed about what decisions are made relating to their case or why these decisions are made. These experiences may cause victims to feel retraumatized. Consequently, victims may cease to cooperate with criminal justice professionals or they may refuse to seek the assistance of the system in the future (issue statement). By providing these individuals with a sexual assault victim’s advocate after they initiate contact with the system, the advocate can help minimize the victims’ feelings of isolation and improve their satisfaction with the system. Further, advocates can help victims navigate and understand the legal process and serve as a liaison between the victims and the other professionals who work in the system (solution statement).

 After reading the selected chapters in Everyday Bible Study (Chapters 32-39), identify the following items:
From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, describe 3 concepts that improved, adjusted, or clarified your knowledge of the Bible.
From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, explain 2 ideas that you believe are crucial to remember when studying the various genres of the Bible and why these two ideas are crucial.
From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, show 1 way that understanding the various genres of the Bible could aid in Bible study.