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    Constitutional Search and Seizure

    After reviewing these two situations are these legal or illegal searches according to the U.S. Constitution? 1. Officer Schield knocks on Riff's door. Riff is not home but his mother answers the knock. She gives the officer permission to search her son's room. He/she finds a money bag, a hammer and several checks made out to

    Interview, Interrogation and the Miranda Law

    What are the similarities and differences between an interview and an interrogation. Explain how you would prepare differently for each. 1. What did the court say about the methods used by police during interrogations prior to the Miranda ruling? 2. What case did the court agree to review concerning the voluntary nature of

    Overcriminalization

    Overcriminalization refers to the idea that laws regulating public morality may result in a substantial diversion of police, prosecutorial, and judicial time, personnel and resources. While legislative views on morality may, legitimately, be included in crimes such as murder, rape and other violent crimes, they may inappropriate

    Criminal Homicide

    What constitutes the Corpus Delecti of an offense? Can a defendant who lies about her role in spousal homicide still raise a "battered woman's" defense?

    Research of any special investigations unit.

    I need to make a summary of 3-5 page paper. Can someone please help me research the information below? I need to do a research of any special investigations unit or fraud unit of an entity of any choice. This can be a law enforcement agency, insurance company, credit card company, bank, or any other organization that employs

    Police and Minorities

    Three to five reasons why the interaction between police officers and each of the special groups listed (minorities, gays & lesbians, juveniles, elderly and women) is often negative.

    The Courts and the Image of Police Officers

    Do you think that the courts have appropriately supported the Constitution and its relationship to the police? Why or why not? What can police agencies do to improve the image of policing? How can the relationship between police and minorities be improved? I need ideas and suggestions for these questions. Thank you.

    Texas Juvenile Court

    1. Describe the characteristics of the juvenile court in Texas. Describe the following: - Types of courts - General characteristics of the courts - Jurisdiction of the court - Court alternatives

    Public Policy

    I have to create a description of the criminological theories; rational choice theory, trait theories, social structure theories, social process theories, social conflict theories, and developmental theories. ? Include an overview of the policy implications of various theoretical interpretations of crime. ? Use the Internet to

    Cases that used Scientific Evidence e.g. OJ Simpson and others

    I have been researching and was only able to find a couple of cases that I needed. I was wondering if I could get some guidance on finding 5 or 6 cases where scientific evidence was used. If you could just provide me with the websites/references as to where to locate these cases and the information about them also. Thank you!

    Public Policy to Prevent Public Order Crimes

    Research and define one public policy or program that is currently used to prevent public order crimes in a community. List the crime being addressed and the specifics of the policy or program. What are the pros and cons of this policy or program? What can be done to improve the quality of prevention for this crime?

    Child Pornographers

    I could use some help finding methods of detecting, catching and prosecuting child pornographers on the net or otherwise. References please.

    Criminal Justice System

    Please see the attachment what I have put in for crime control model. 1. In your opinion, does our criminal justice system today operate as described in the Due Process Model, the Crime Control Model or something else?" 2. Identifying and explaining the three conceptual pillars of the juvenile justice system.

    Social Conflict

    What types of social conflict exist in American culture today? Are they productive conflicts, producing results for those who need help? Explain your answer.

    Public Policies

    1. Define one public policy or program that is currently used to prevent public order crimes in San Antonio Texas. 2. What can be done to improve the quality of prevention for this crime?

    Terrorist Organizations - Al-Qaeda

    Explain the motivation of the terrorist organization. How can this knowledge of the terrorist's motivation assist in planning counter-terrorist strategy? How do the motivations of terrorists differ from the motivations of other violent criminals, such as those who commit murder, rape and domestic assault? How might cultural,

    Trait Theories & Criminal Behavior

    In reference to trait theories: Give examples of one physical, one environmental, and one social factor that may affect criminal behavior. What kind of criminal behavior might result from each of these factors? Describe one of the psychological or physical traits of trait theories associated with criminal behavior and give an

    Just Desert

    Arguments in favor of and arguments against just desert. State opinion on just desert.