Category: Law


  • In Chapter 12 of the text, the authors discuss the four generally recognized justifications for prisons. Analyze each of the four justifications. From your perspective, are any of these justifications ethically flawed, illogical, or simply controversial? Explain why. How do you reconcile these justifications with the moral foundations of criminal guilt? In your responses, challenge…

  • In the chapter 9 readings, you learned about criminal homicide. Please compare one state with fetal homicide laws with a state with partial fetal violence law recognition. I have included a link with states and a general overview of fetal laws. Please look up the most current laws for your selected states. An example is…

  • In this assignment, you will explore key concepts related to social justice, including justice, fairness, equality, and bias. You will also explore how narratives affect perceptions of social justice and core principles of social justice. This part of the project will be the basis for the rest of your project and will help you apply…

  • As a supervisor in a criminal justice agency, you may be responsible for proposing and implementing initiatives or programs that can support their police department’s mission or goals. Budgeting experience will help you show stakeholders and partners the costs and benefits of supporting your ideas. In this assessment, you will synthesize what you have learned…

  • “Important Supreme Court cases and Executive Orders, and their impact on law and on our society.” PART ONE – Landmark Supreme Court Cases: The history of the United States has been marked by the progressive expansion of voting rights, the protection of its citizens through legislation and Supreme Court decisions, and a federal judiciary that…

  • Chapters 5 and 6 explored the 4th Amendment subjects of arrests and searches both with and without warrants. With these course readings in mind consider and respond to the following questions: In Atwater, the Supreme Court held that the 4th Amendment does not prohibit law enforcement from conducting full custodial arrests for minor criminal offenses…

  • Andrew is sentenced to death for torture. In Andrew’s state, an “eye-for-an-eye” statute mandates punishment that mimics the defendant’s crime. Pursuant to this statute, Andrew will be tortured to death. Is the state’s eye-for-an eye statute constitutional under the Eighth Amendment? Why or why not? (3.6.9). Criminal Law Exercise #2: The Menendez Brothers Review the…

  • Social Studies Standard 1. CI.2. 2. Differentiate the consequences of breaking rules versus breaking laws Arts Standard VA: Cn10.1.5. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art Learning Objectives By the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: · Explain in a complete sentence the difference between a rule and…

  • Review the Learning Resources Consider the following two scenarios: For students whose last names begin with A – M, use Scenario 1 for your Post, and Scenario 2 for your Response.. Scenario 1: You have been carrying out research at a prison. During your time working there, you have conducted several interviews and become somewhat…

  • Provide and summarize a sports-related example of a case involving anti-trust laws, Title IX, or the Americans With Disabilities Act. Explain how anti-trust laws can intersect with Title IX and the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).