1. When an offender enters a guilty plea for possession of heroin, what sentence might a Michigan judge impose? Further case details: -There was 17.2 grams of heroin seized. -A guilty plea was entered -The offender was cooperative. -The offender has 1 prior misdemeanor charge for possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to
Discuss types of treatment and programs provided within prisons. How is an inmate's need for them identified? How have education programs changed over the years? What is involved in the continuum of care for inmates with mental health problems, and why is substance abuse treatment in prison critically important? How do work prog
Discuss prison gang development and characteristics of gang members. What strategies are being used in an attempt to control gangs in prison? Do you think these strategies are effective? Why, or why not?
Discuss inmate classification, reclassification, and internal classification systems. What do they involve? How does classification help control inmate behavior and support prison management?
Explain collective bargaining and its use in correctional agencies. Why were/are correctional administrators concerned by it? Do you think it is good that correctional employees have collective bargaining? Why, or why not?
What is the role and nature of organizational risk management in justice and security organizations and why it is important? Address the following in your assessment: · Planning for risk and identifying resources. · How justice and security organizations manage risk. · Costs associated in managin
Compare and contrast pretrial diversion, bail and its alternatives, and plea bargaining.
Once the arrested person has been booked and is waiting to see the judge for his initial appearance, his defense attorney asked for the bond amount to be lowered because his client is considered indigent. The prosecution would not agree to this, so a bond hearing was set for the following Thursday. This will give the prosecution
The evolution of justice and security over the 21st century may best balance rights and freedoms with vigilance and sufficient authority to protect the citizens in a free society, while respecting constitutional guarantees concerning individual rights. Pay particular attention to balance as a concept that serves as a guidin
Assume that a traffic stop resulted in arresting someone for 15 g of heroin possession: No witness statements are available. The heroin seized totaled was 15 grams and field tested positive. Assume that he was cooperative. Assume the offense occurred in Michigan. - What should be the 3 main components of an initial repo
How does the internet relate to crime?
Discuss the issue of the federal government's involvement in regulating state prison conditions. Should this be left up to the individual states or should the federal government regulate this?
Explain three important elements of and reasons for ethics and integrity in a role you expect to hold in the field of criminal justice.
- What role does a civilian oversight committee have in ensuring authoritative powers are not abused as it applies to acts of discretion? - Provide a critique of the values and ramifications of such an oversight committee. - Include an assessment of the various factors effecting attitudes of criminal justice personnel
How does Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA 1996) affect criminal justice organizations and security organizations? What level of privacy and confidentiality should be taken into account? What improvements would you recommend?
Explain how courts make policies. How significant is the court's role in creating policies? Identify and explain the steps involved in the process.
Describe the current presidential stance on community policing. What does the advent of homeland security mean for the future of community policing? What role does local law enforcement play in building community rapport and gathering relevant Intel for the DHS?
You and your best friend are heading out on two month vacation and plan to visit five destinations. The day before you are set to leave your friend tells you that it has always been her dream to steal something very valuable from each of these five locations, and that during the vacation she plans to make her dream come true. As
Identify and describe some characteristics of interest groups. Evaluate the reasons why some interest groups are stronger than others.
Address advantages and disadvantages of authorizing the USA Patriot Act of 2001 as a permanent change to American statutory authority. - Describe the act and its implications for citizens' privacy rights in the United States.
What is the definition of justice? What are the various components of justice? How are these components of justice applied throughout the criminal justice system? How would you describe utilitarianism as it pertains to justice and security issues?
Identify and describe statutory authority and responsibilities of justice system officials, security personnel, and private citizens regarding investigative detention and the arrest of suspected offenders. In your analysis, include the following: - Evaluate the psychological and physical treatment of suspected offenders and a
- What is the definition of a crime? - How would you describe the overall criminal process after a crime has been committed? - What would happen if one of these steps of the process were removed?
What role does persuasive writing play in the criminal justice system? How well does persuasive writing meet the criteria of effective communication within the criminal justice system?
Provide an overview of contemporary economic crime. Suggest appropriate methods for dealing with white collar crime. Suggest methods for defending oneself against white collar crime. Speculate about the impact of technology and future innovations on white collar crime.
Please provide opinion on the following: Visit the OpenSecrets.org Web site. This site is an example of a "watchdog" site. The site's authors look for improper dealings in government and report them. Look through the site and find an example of something that you believe is improper or corrupt. Describe it. Are these ex
- Using e-mails you have received or Internet sources, find an example of an attempt to commit fraud or to steal your personal data. - Describe the e-mail and identify what crime is being attempted and how you are able to identify the e-mail as fraud or identity theft. - Are there any other crimes that are commonly perpetr
What is a recent example of medical fraud. How was the fraud performed? How much money was ultimately involved? What was the outcome of the case, if any? What changes could be made to the system to prevent such crimes and/or make detection easier?
Describe the current President's status on crime control. What are some of the specific policies that his current administration uses to support his stance on crime control?
Identify an appropriate example of corporate fraud and described the crime's mechanics, including the money involved. Analyze and describe how the law enforcement agency investigated and prosecuted the crime. Identify and describe the laws related to the case that were violated. Analyze and provide rationale for the out