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    Criminological Theories

    Details: Some researchers have claimed that genetics cause criminal behaviour, and that there is likely a gene that can be linked to criminals. This scientific theory is one of a vast amount of criminological theories that try to explain criminal behaviour, causes of crime, prevention of crime, and the source of criminal activit

    How has the advent of large-scale computerized databases in the financial services field made embezzlement a more technically oriented crime over the last 30 years? What types of opportunities for identity crimes have increased identity theft crimes in the recent years? Explain.

    How has the advent of large-scale computerized databases in the financial services field made embezzlement a more technically oriented crime over the last 30 years? What types of opportunities for identity crimes have increased identity theft crimes in the recent years? Explain.

    Outline the Economic Espionage Act and explain how it applies to corporate espionage. Explain the two separate offenses that this Act covers. Explain how these offenses relate to corporate spying. Provide examples of corporate victims who have fallen prey to these two offenses types.

    Outline the Economic Espionage Act and explain how it applies to corporate espionage. Explain the two separate offenses that this Act covers. Explain how these offenses relate to corporate spying. Provide examples of corporate victims who have fallen prey to these two offenses types.

    Armington while robbing a drugstore shot and seriously injured Jennings, a drugstore clerk. Armington was subsequently convicted in a criminal trial of armed robbery and assault and battery. Jennings later brought a civil tort suit against Armington for damages. Armington contended that he could not be tried again for the same crimes, as that would constitute double jeopardy, which is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. Is Armington correct?

    Armington while robbing a drugstore shot and seriously injured Jennings, a drugstore clerk. Armington was subsequently convicted in a criminal trial of armed robbery and assault and battery. Jennings later brought a civil tort suit against Armington for damages. Armington contended that he could not be tried again for the same c

    Law Contracts: Elements, Breaches and Resolutions

    Locate a contract and consider the following: - Identify the required elements of every contract - What do you think were some of the considerations by the parties involved in forming this contract? - What are some of the ways that contract breach could occur? - What are the potential resolutions for those breaches?

    Processing Crime Scene Evidence

    Identify the two types of evidence from the crime that you selected. Explain how to properly process each piece of evidence. In your explanation, be sure to include the steps that you would take. Explain at least two consequences of not properly processing the evidence that you selected. Be specific.

    Criminal Justice Budgets

    Discuss the different types of budgets available and how they might be utilized in the criminal justice system.

    Private Prison Concept

    Discuss the emergence of the private prison concept. Which is the largest and best known of the private prison corporations? Also discuss the arguments for and against private prisons, then offer your personal opinion

    Virginia Code § 18.2-19

    Questions: 1. Identify the Issue. 2. Explain the identified rule. 3. Provide analysis and determination - Analyze VA Code § 18.2-19 against the scenario facts and provide a determination. Marty the trouble maker is charged with robbing the local 7-11 convenience store in Lorton, VA. Because he is a trouble maker, hi

    Murder case

    Fabio and Michelle dated all through high school. They decided after their high school graduation to tie the knot and get married. In March 2000, they were married. At first everything was blissful. However, after a few years Michelle was bored with Fabio Fabio was a very successful businessman and worked long hours. One afte

    HIPPA Regulations and How Medical Records Can Be Used in Court

    What are three ways that medical records could be used in court? According to HIPAA and organization policy, are there ways that medical records could be disclosed without patient consent? If so, what might those be? What are some regulatory protections regarding privacy that are required of providers and health plans by H

    Literature review elements

    Do you think it is essential to prepare a literature review in a research study? Why or why not? What would happen if a person simply stated his or her hypothesis and then proceeded to gain an instrument and start working on his or her study? Explain. What potential benefits, if any, could result from using this method? Explai

    What are the stages of a criminal trial and structured sentencing? What kinds of situations are police most likely to use force and waht are some civil liabilities associated with policing?

    1. What are some of the civil liability issues associated with policing? How can civil liability be reduced? 2. In what kinds of situations are police officers most likely use forces? When has too much force been used? 3. How did the American court system develop? What are some of the unique features of American court hist

    One approach to deal with sexually violent predators is to not release them after their prison terms, but instead to confine them in special prisons or units for civil commitments.â? Do you agree or disagree with the use of civil commitments, and why? What criteria should be used before releasing an offender from civil commitment?

    One approach to deal with sexually violent predators is to not release them after their prison terms, but instead to confine them in special prisons or units for civil commitments.â? Do you agree or disagree with the use of civil commitments, and why? What criteria should be used before releasing an offender from civil co

    Conviction of Robbery

    SAM entered laundromat and began breaking and opening cash boxes with a hammer and putting the money in a laundry bag. Before removing all the money from all the laundry machines, a customer walked in and screamed when she saw SAM break open a cash box with a hammer. Can SAM be convicted of robbery?

    Theft Offense

    An attorney specializes in prosecuting collections actions owed $15,000 to business for purchase of desktop publishing system. Business threatened to repossess the desktop system because attorney was delinquent in payments. Business previously hired attorney to collect overdue account in amt of $16,000 owed to business by custo

    Theories of Terrorism

    Identify which criminological theory best explains the behavior and motivations of terrorists. Propose at least one countermeasure that is supported with a criminological theory base