...Gender Bias in U.S Court System Intro #1 Throughout U.S history women had been known as properties belonging to a man. Women are seen as objects while the men are seen as an individual self. It took many years before the U.S Government amends and adopted new laws in order for women to be label as equals’ of men. One of the biggest movements in U.S history was the Feminist Movement in the 1960’s where groups of women fought to gain equality for women in the life, workplace, home and also to bring awareness to violence against women. Shame on all those women of the 2000’s who now use these laws to their advantage in family, civil and criminal court to bring men to their knees, and to erase fathers from the lives of their children. False allegations by women of child abuse, domestic violence, and stalking are almost never questioned by judges for fear of being politically incorrect. Intro #2 In the late 1980’s there was a controversial murder case where two people, brother and sister both of whom committed the same crime. They were tried and found guilty of murder of a woman who was the girlfriend of the sister’s ex-husband. What's most shocking is the sentence that was handed to them. As Marc Angelucci puts it, a Time columnist writer, “She gets 10 years in prison. He gets the death sentence.” This is just one of many absurd cases of discrimination against men in the U.S Court system. Family court a) List a few case studies and its relevance to the research...
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...that allow me to qualify for this scholarship. Currently, I am attending Mott Community College as a dual-enrollment student. I plan to finish my two-year there and transfer to a university for the rest of my education. Also, my mother is completely supportive of my decisions for my future and she has been my inspiration to continue pursuing the careers I have chosen to go to college for. My current schedule at Mott Community College consists of two classes per semester through dual-enrollment. The school pays for the costs of each class, but I am responsible to pay for the books needed for my classes. I have completed and passed Intro to Business and Intro to Law Enforcement. This semester, I am currently enrolled in Business Law and Human Relations Skills. I am in the process of deciding my career path in the Criminal Justice field and the Criminal Psychology field. After I receive my associates degree from Mott Community College, I plan to take my credits and transfer them to either Central Michigan University or Saginaw Valley...
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...P1: What happened in the role play? Intro: I am going to be explaining about what happened in the role play? We had a role play, where there was a case about Jackie Jones who was accused of dangerously driving contrary to Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act. The classroom was arranged into a Crown Court. There was one judge, one witness, one clerk, couple of students were members of the jury and some were members of the other juries, there were one usher, there were two lawyers, one lawyer was a defendant lawyer while the other lawyer was the prosecution lawyer, there were press and public watching finally there was a defendant who was the criminal. In this role I was actively a criminal and this is what I fulfilled. When the classroom was organised into a Crown Court, I took my seat and sat at the back of the court room as was instructed by the usher. I kept completely silent for the time being, until it was my turn to go to the witness box and give my statement. The minute the usher stood up and removed me from my seat and took me over to the witness box, this is the exact statement I gave. Statement I gave while I was inside the witness box: “I took delivery of my new Mazda sports car, from the garage Brookside Mazda and I was driving alongside Hillside Road. I live at 32 Able Close and I got stuck in the usual traffic jam. I am very familiar with the road as I drive it every day If I get stuck in traffic when I get close to my turning I have a habit of ...
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...Unit 3 Alternate Assignment Brittany Clark Intro to Constitutional Law April 13, 2014 Unit 3 Alternate Assignment There are many different laws and rules that officers of the court and police officers have to follow so that people are not mistreated and that evidence in a court room is able to be used instead of being thrown out. “The Exclusionary Rule prevents the government from using most evidence gathered in violation of the United States Constitution” (Exclusionary Rule, n.d.). If the exclusionary rule wasn’t in place, officers could admit anything into evidence and could search houses without a warrant which isn’t fair to potential offenders. The exclusionary rule has a right to be used in a court room and in the criminal justice system. Potential criminals are people and have rights too and if those rights are violated by officers who feel they can take evidence without a warrant or without it being in plain view, and then they have the right to have that evidence thrown out of court. It is up to our public officials in the criminal justice system to uphold the law and do things the right way rather than bending the rules and letting potential criminal back on the streets to commit more crimes. If there were a case that had the crucial piece of evidence, such as a murder weapon, that was gained illegally, then it should be thrown out. That is what the law states. My opinion is this way because it is a violation of the 4th Amendment if this evidence...
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...October 27, 2011 CJA/204 In the following paragraphs choice theories will be described as well as how they specifically relate to crime. Common models on how society determines which acts are or are not criminal in nature and how they impact choice theories directly will also be made known in this paper. The first topic at hand is choice theories. What are choice theories? According to Wikipedia (2011) “the term choice theory is the work of William Glasser, MD, author of the book so named, and is the culmination of some 50 years of theory and practice in psychology and counseling. Choice Theory posits that behavior is central to our existence and is driven by five genetically driven needs, similar to those of Abraham Maslow: Survival (food, clothing, shelter, breathing, personal safety and others) and four fundamental psychological needs: Belonging/connecting/love, Power/significance/competence, Freedom/autonomy, and, Fun/learning” So in short it is safe to say that choice theories would be perspectives on crime causes states that criminal activities are the after thoughts of a conscious decision or choice. Choice theory is also known as rational choice theory. Rational choice theory is when a criminal feels the need to defy the law even though they know the consequences do not outweigh the benefit of doing so. Choice theory states that there is a central behavior to our existence and this is driven by five needs. These needs consist...
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...The Life of a US Custom Agent Luis Rey Intro to Criminal Justice CJ100 Jorge Martinez The United States of America is neighbored by two countries— Canada and Mexico. There are agencies that protect our borders from crime, agricultural diseases, and any other illegal activity. Customs and Border Protection, ICE, ICE-HSI, and various other departments handle these cases. It may seem to some that these agents don’t get to do as much as other law enforcement agencies. The truth is people don’t know custom agents are an integral part of our day to day lives as U.S. citizens. For this reason, I had the pleasure to interview agent John Smith, a CBP agent stationed in El Paso, Texas. Smith has been an agent for roughly 6 years now, and while Smith isn’t a servant of the El Paso Police Department, he said that as an agent, he still has to follow criminal laws. Every individual is different. Therefore, we have to follow proper procedures and laws. He also added that using such laws allows them to maintain order, such as avoiding terrorism, contraband, illegal immigrants, documents, drugs, and gangs. Being an agent also means that sometimes, they too get to catch a suspect trying to re-enter the U.S., or trying to leave the country. When asked if he had ever had to deal with a violent crime such as rape, murder, robbery, or an aggravated assault, Smith said “he once caught someone with a record”. Smith said “I scanned the suspect’s I...
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...These actions are punishable by law. Though, the law still has trouble protecting all victims from domestic violence. Mark and Valerie Wynn from the Domestic Violence Report wrote, “Even the most well intended police officers overlook violent crimes against women (e.g., sexual assault, stalking, domestic violence) in their communities” (Wynn and Wynn). This is due to multiple reasons. Mostly because the victims of these crimes usually remain silent (Wynn and Wynn). The Journal of Family Violence also claims that, “Women are more likely to be the victim in the relationship and to sustain severe physical injury from the assault than men” (Karakurt). One growing issue from this fact are men’s diminishing family rights. During typical custody battles there is usually favoritism shown towards...
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...Amendment Essay Jake Russell AJS/503 Intro to Graduate Study in Criminal Justice April 11 2015 Many law enforcement officers have been accused of illegal searches and seizing property for evidence illegally with no probable cause. That is unconstitutional according to the fourth amendment. The fourth amendment protectects the right of the people to be secure in their homes, cars, any personal belongings, and no warrant can be issued without probable cause. That means an officer can't just infiltrate your home because he thinks some drugs are inside. Him/Her will need sufficient reason based on facts known to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with some illegal activity. In an New York Times article Newark, New Jersey has had several instances of unlawful practices and illegal stops and searches by police officers. To deal with these problems a proposal to have officers wear cameras and also make some changes to individual department policies on search and seizures has been made. The justice department revealed a document stating that seventyfive percent of people stopped was without probable cause, and the majority people stopped by the police were minorities. Even the property seized unjustified such as drugs and firearms was gone unreported. The fourth amendment was created just for this issue. Some officers take too much authori...
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...GUIDELINES FOR INTRO TO ADMIN * 100 POINTS * YOUR OWN NOT A GROUP WORK * REASERCH NOW * DON’T PROCRASTINATE * ESSAY IS DUE NOVEMBER 12, 2015 * USE ENGLISH TUTORS * TITTLE STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES * TOPICS: ANALYZE AND EVALUATE THE CURRENT LEGAL SYSTEM IN THE US FROM A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE DESCRIVE THE 3 COMPONENTS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTINCE SYSTEM: EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE POLICE, COUTS, AND CORRECTIONS CHARECTERIZE THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF CRIME AND ITS EFFECTS ON INDIVIDUALS IN SOCIETY * Crimes: * Conduct in violation of the criminal laws of a state, the federal government, or a local jurisdiction, for which there is no legally acceptable justification of exercise. Individual Rights: * The rights guaranteed to all members of American society by the US * Constitution * Especially those found in the first ten amendments US Patriot Act: * A federal law * Enacted in response to 9/11 * The law officially titled UNITING AND STRENGHTHENING AMERICA by providing appropriate tools required to intercept and obstruct terrorism act Individual Rights Advocate: One who seeks to protect personal freedom within the process of criminal justice Public Order Advocate * One who believes that under certain circumstances involving a criminal threat to public safety. The interests of society should take precedence over individual rights Civil Justice: * The civil law (penal...
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...A. Tatsch Ogeechee Technical College Intro to Criminal Justice / CRJU 1010 September 7, 2012 Thomas Safrin Misdemeanors Misdemeanors are offenses less serious than felonies and usually punishable by incarceration of no more than one year, probation, or intermediate sanctions. Approximately ninety percent of all criminal cases fall into the category of misdemeanors. These include public drunkenness, shoplifting, prostitution, disturbing the peace and traffic violations. The lower courts where speed is essential handle misdemeanors, also known as the “garbage of the system”. Defendants are encouraged to plead guilty quickly, thus trials are rare, processes are informal and fines, probation or short jail sentences are the results. Similarities and Dissimilarities of Misdemeanors There is no universal rule among the states to determine what constitutes a misdemeanor and what constitutes a felony. Generally, crimes that are punishable by incarceration of one year or less are misdemeanors, and crimes punishable by incarceration of more than one year are felonies. Beyond the maximum period of incarceration, whether a crime is a felony or a misdemeanor is significant because it will have a bearing on criminal procedures and constitutional rights. The office of Williamson County, state of Texas is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor cases that are filed in Williamson County. “Misdemeanor” is defined in the law as any crime where the maximum possible...
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...She told the class that one major problem in the Criminal Justice system is that there is an overwhelming amount of innocent people that are convicted simply because there is no one to fight for them. According to the United States Department of Justice, the main objectives of the Criminal Justice system is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. One who seeks the profession of law must be held to the highest moral, ethical, and honorable standards, which requires...
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...9-26-14 Intro to Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Paper 1 The brothel boy is an excellent example of the crime control model of justice. The crime control model tries to promote freedom by repressing the criminals, with an emphasis on efficiency and speed to put away a high proportion of offenders. In contrast, the due process model promotes freedom by making certain that decisions are based on reliable information, with a strong emphasis on the rights of defendants and a formal decision making process. If you have read the Brothel Boy it is fairly clear that the model of justice the townspeople adhere to is that of crime control. It didn’t seem like anyone in the story, besides maybe the doctor and the main character, really cared about the rights of the brothel boy, they wanted a speedy decision that punished an offender for the benefit of their society and to be sure he wouldn’t have the chance to do something like this again. Mala in se and mala prohibita are two ways to categorize a criminal act. Mala in se is an act that is wrong in its very nature. While mala prohibita is something that is deemed illegal but is not wrong in itself. An example of mala in se would be something like murder, while mala prohibita might be something like jaywalking. When it comes to the Brothel Boy’s offense I think his crime would fall safely into the category of mala in se. Regardless of intent his crime is deemed to be an act that if there was no law against it...
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...THE STRUCTURE OF THE AMERICAN JUDICIARY I. Intro --Court organization CAN become the focus of political battles. --e.g. There are 12 circuit courts (federal courts of appeals). The 9th circuit is the largest as it includes 9 states and two territories. It stretches from Alaska to Arizona and from Montana to Hawaii and then to Guam. -- 28 full time judges and several more retired judges who help out part time. --Hears over 5000 cases a year. -In 1990 the U.S. Senate considered a bill to split the 9th circuit into 2 circuits. California, Arizona and Nevada would make up one circuit while the other states and territories would make up a second circuit. -to some this division made sense since the circuit was considered too large to handle business efficiently. However, this seemingly routine matter of administration met intense opposition. --The bill was sponsored by Senators from the northwestern states and was opposed by senators from California. Interest groups were also involved: The Sierra Club and other environmental groups argued fiercely against the proposal. --Why would the division of a judicial circuit into two parts stir up such political controversy? -->The 9th Circuit had a majority of judges from California which gave broad interpretations to environmental protection laws. --People from the Northwest saw these decisions as damaging to their timber industries. --So splitting the circuit would prevent California judges from ruling on environmental...
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...Police Corruption Intro to Law Enforcement | The corruption that has disturbed many cities abroad has now become a key ingredient to the corruption of Baltimore cities finest. The police are starting to protect and serve the wrong side of the law and have become law breakers. The people of Baltimore have become more suspect of police than the criminals themselves which operate in their neighborhoods. There has been a long range of investigations which are helping to uncover the desecration that the police are displaying to the badge they carry. Even as they commit crimes of identity theft, drug buys, tax invasion as well as providing protection to the criminals for a fee. The latest atrocity of an officer running back ground checks on the drug associates for whom they work for. Who really knows how many countless lives have been lost due to police providing this type information to criminals and killers about either their fellow officers or citizens that have provided police with informant information? The police took an oath to protect and serve but, as we see in recent crimes by police that their badge can be brought at a price. Identity theft has plagued the USA for decades first the crime This crime has been brought to light after the latest arrest of a Baltimore City Police Officer Ashley Roane she was recently charged with this crime among others including federal drug charges. Identity theft which is a gut wrenching ordeal to go through has been performed by...
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...1.1 (Intro.) CS-M74 Software Product Development (2003-4) 1.2 (Intro.) Roger D Stein BSc PhD MBCS CEng CITP R.D.Stein@swansea.ac.uk Room 302, Faraday Tower 1.3 (Intro.) CS-M74 Pre-requisites • CS-M01 Distributed Programming in Java 1.4 (Intro.) Assessment Report 10% Linux / C 10% Group Project 20% Project Specification 30% Written Examination (May/June) 30% Lectures approx. 20 in total ((plus tutorials)) TB1 Tues. 9.00 Far-L ? Andy Gimblett (3 Linux + 6 C) [with CS-244] Wed. 11.00 Glyn-A ? Roger Stein (start on 5 November) TB2 Lectures Linux /C 9 Introduction 1 Ethics 1 Legal Issues 1 Project Management 2 (Group Project 2) Software Engineering 4 1.4 (Intro.) Books B. Ayres, The Essence of Professional Issues in Computing, Prentice-Hall, 1999 S Baase, A Gift of Fire, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall, 2003 B. Hughes and M. Cotterell, Software Project Management, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 2002 R. Pressman, Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach, 5th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2000 I. Summerville, Software Engineering, 6th ed., Addison-Wesley, 2001 1.5 (Intro.) Why Software Engineering? “Engineering … to define rudely but not inaptly, is the art of doing that well with one dollar, which any bungler can do with two after a fashion” - Arthur Mellen Wellington, The Economic Theory...
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