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    Hearsay exceptions are noted.

    As your wiretap investigation rolls on, you continue to pursue other investigative strategies. You are working with the AUSA to identify witnesses who can testify before a federal grand jury when it comes time to obtain indictments against the defendants. During an interview with one cooperating informant, the AUSA makes a disti

    Identity crime is considered.

    1) My question is "Is bail a racist concept"? Where can i find case law and doctrines to support my argument. Yes or No 2) In cases that involve identity theft, the criminal justice system protects the people but respects the rights of the accused. If a person steals another person's identity but does not cause any monetary d

    Email Scam

    Your job as a high-tech crime investigator for a large U.S. university employing more than 10,000 faculty and staff with 60,000 enrolled students requires you to investigate and issue incidents of the Nigerian scam occurring on campus, and to file a report with the appropriate law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and Nigeria. In

    Sentencing Reforms

    Please help on answering the following question on sentencing Guidelines(Presumptive/mandatory and descriptive/voluntary) using scholarly resources. 1. Explain, In general, what the reform is and the desired impact of the reform. 2. Explain the justification for the implementation of the reform. 3. Discuss an example of

    The terms "relevant" or "irrelevant" when applied to evidence are featured.

    You have an appointment to meet with the AUSA to continue working on the affidavit supporting the wiretap application. You are told she is still in court and will be back soon. You and a fellow new detective decide to spend the time observing courtroom proceedings. You both notice that the defense counsel frequently interrupts t

    Identify the potential legal issues and analyze the legal issues

    Scenario: Jane Smith, a juvenile, was detained and taken to the local jail after being implicated in a store robbery and murder at the state level. Smith's parents were out of town visiting relatives, and she was left with her Uncle Bob during her parents' trip. The uncle was notified that Smith was being remanded and was to be

    Intake interview - Explanations and Theories of Crime

    One of the other new hires IM'd you with a request. "I promised Dr. Junger I'd take the intake interview with Jim Moratis the new prisoner that just transferred here from Chicago. I forgot that I made a prior commitment with Dr. Roberts to assist him with his research. Do you think you could take this interview for me? I'd owe y

    Should the federal courthouse doors be reopened to state prisoners?

    Closed Doors - Should the federal courthouse doors be reopened to state prisoners, particularly those on death row, to ensure that justice is not short-circuited? Or should the federal courthouse doors remain as they are now, with only one federal review (unless the case presents an extraordinary issue)? Asked another way, where

    Three components of the criminal justice system

    All three components of the criminal justice system should work together to ensure proper and just adjudication of criminal offenders. QUESTIONS: How does the correctional facet affect the law enforcement facet of the system? How can the system be altered to eliminate the self-perpetuating cycle of crime and recidivism

    Natural Crime and Legal Crime are contrasted.

    This job compares and contrasts the concepts of "natural crime?and "legal crime.? List each of the major crimes used by the FBI in its crime index. Decide which of those crimes might be considered mala in se (wrong in itself) or mala prohibita (wrong only because it is prohibited by law). Include a rationale for your decisions.

    Guilty but Mentally Ill (GBMI) Case Study

    Hello. I need assistance to create a case analysis of a simulated GBMI case detailed below: In a high-profile local case, a defendant has pleaded Guilty but Mentally Ill (GBMI.) Dina F. has been charged with first-degree murder. She is a 35-year-old woman who killed her 6-year-old son by drowning him in the family swimming p

    Drugt Testing Welfare

    Choose one of the readings and explain why you either agree or disagree with the decision. Give specific examples or reasons for your opinion (such as outcomes, figures, statistics, and facts). The solution discusses the article - Judge Stalls Michigan Drug Testing for Welfare Applicants, and its ramifications

    New laptop

    You Purchased a new laptop from a wired nation, inc sore. wired nation,inc., is a national chain of retail electronics and computer stores. The sales rep at wired nation told you that the computer would last for at least 3years, so you did not buy an extended warranty. The computer crashed after 18 months. you obtain the help of

    What is cyberpredator?

    Define the term "cyberpredator." Describe how advances in computer technology have made it easier for predators to victimize children. Explain how a pedophile living 500 miles away from an intended victim can be just as dangerous as one living in the victim's neighborhood 2. Specifically, you have been invited to speak on

    The local juvenile court often must address issues relating to drug use...

    The local juvenile court often must address issues relating to drug use. Dr. Verde encourages you to participate in an Internet Discussion Board for personnel of the different courts relating to drug issues. You go to the discussion thread on adolescent drug use to address the following: ---Identify and discuss risk factors a

    Predatory criminals

    Describe what other factors, in addition to a victim's psychological characteristics, can affect how predatory criminals select their victims. Explain how those factors can influence an offender looking for an "ideal" victim.

    How does facial recognition software work?

    Specifically, you have been asked to examine the potential for using facial recognition software to augment security measures inside the local stadium. Draft an excerpt for your vulnerability assessment giving an overview of facial recognition technology, how and with what success it has been used in the past, and whether or no

    Expectation of Computer Privacy

    As an individual citizen, how would you relate your expectation of privacy in your computer, including emails and internet access? Would this change if you used a computer in a public library to send email or access the Web?

    Private Investigations

    What do you think some of the benefits would be for private investigators to specialize? What are some of the businesses for which private investigators can work (name at least four)? Which sounds most appealing to you and why?

    Criminal Justice policy

    What are the steps of developing a policy within the criminal justice arena? How does the United States constitution impact the development of criminal justice policy? Is there a better way in which policy can be developed? What is the role of state government in criminal justice policy development and implementation? How

    Prison Term Policy and making a policy recommendation.

    You are the criminologist advisor to a member of your state legislature. The legislature will soon be voting on a bill that would double the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of armed robbery. Your boss knows this bill is very popular with many. but wonders if it will really do much good.

    Illinois State Laws

    Provide an overview of the current State of Illinois laws regarding: a. Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol b. Unlawful possession of Alcohol c. Unlawful Transportation of Alcohol d. DUI laws in Illinois e. "Use it or Lose it" law