...On Monday, three students from San Jose State University were only charged with a misdemeanor offense after they were accused of putting a bike lock around a black student's neck. The students, all white males, reportedly also attempted to lock the black student in a closet and called him "three-fifths of a person." The jury concluded that these crimes, among other accusations of harassment from the students, were not hate crimes. According to Mercury News, the students in question were Joseph "Brett" Bomgardner, 21, Logan Beaschler, 20, and Colin Warren, 20. Each were convicted of a misdemeanor battery after a jury made up of six men and six women were deadlocked as to whether the crimes could be considered ones of hate. Although the...
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...2 Ethical Theories in Crimes and Misdemeanors Crimes and Misdemeanors, directed by Woody Allen, is considered a tribute to Dostoevsky’s Crimes and Punishments. The movie focuses on two subplots, one on a successful physician, Judah Rosenthal, who despite a happy family life hides a deep secret; and the other on an unsuccessful filmmaker Clifford Stern, whose wife convinces him to work on a documentary about her brother, a successful TV producer. The two plots meet at the end. Judah makes arrangements to get Delores killed by a hit man. This is an- alyzed from the consequential and non-consequential viewpoints. The consequences of a kill by a hit man are many fold. Judah takes away the rest of Delores’ life from her. If the death was not a sudden one, which occurs without any warning, she would have experienced immense physical...
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...discretion on whether or not to file a case as a third strike. Judges were given the discretion to strike a strike after a conviction, known as a Romero motion. But even with these two safe guards in place, it did little to lessen the prison population and eliminate overcrowding. A common misconception was that crime would decrease because people would want to avoid such harsh punishment. However, this was not the case. Desperate to find a way to reduce recidivism, prop 47 was...
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...Introduction to Torts Victor M. Salas-Pellot PA165-01 – Unit 3 Professor Laurence Mraz Kaplan University February 19, 2013 FACTS: Leroy McPhillen was a regular patron of The Bottom’s Up Pub, an intoxicated man named John, began shouting obscenities at a woman seated at a table near Mr. McPhillen. As the woman ignored the man’s ranting, the man approached the woman in a threatening manner. Before the man reached the woman, Mr. McPhillen invited the man to join him at his table. The man refused and grabbed the woman’s wrist. Mr. McPhillen then carefully twisted the man’s arm behind his back and restrained him with a neck hold. Mr. McPhillen refused the man’s request to release him, and firmly seated the man and threatened to punch him if he moved. The woman then informed Mr. McPhillen that the man was her husband. ISSUE: The questions presented are which intentional torts were committed, and what defenses are available to the tortfeasors? Both John and Leroy are guilty of committing intentional torts. Both parties have debatable defenses. Though the fact remains that more information is needed regarding the events that occurred prior to the assault and battery to the woman, and the time of how long the intoxicated man was confined. Before determining...
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...What Is Worth Fighting For? Dozens of puppies were found either dead or dying on man’s small property in Shallowater, Texas. Inside the house, the few living dogs were found eating other dogs just to stay alive, and carcasses were scattered all across the area. A sheriff announced that the feces was said to be “ankle deep” in certain parts of the house. The owner was later arrested and charged with only two misdemeanors. I believe we the people could prevent these kind of acts from happening so often. No matter how gruesome of an act it is, animal abuse is only a Class A misdemeanor unless the offender has two prior convictions. Although as of September 1, 2001, people who committed acts of cruelty or the torture of animals can receive worse punishments. The maximum sentence would be tried as a felony with up to $10,000 in fines and or two years in jail. In Houston today, we have Houston SPCA Cruelty Investigators which receive over 8,500 calls per year about animal abuse, neglect, and cruelty. These six investigators are extremely committed and take their job very seriously, no matter what the cost. The SPCA also works nationwide with law enforcement officials and other humane organizations for aid in certain cases. Although there are many cases in which the punishment should be more harsh, there is a specific one that touched people’s hearts. A ten month old puppy was dropped off at the Operation Kindness shelter by two men that found her stranded near their apartment...
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...Programs Bureau of Justice Statistics Special Report December 1997, NCJ-164267 Characteristics of Adults on Probation, 1995 By Thomas P. Bonczar BJS Statistician On December 31, 1996, State and local probation agencies supervised more than 3 million adult U.S. residents or about 1 in every 62 persons age 18 or older. Since 1990 the Nation's probation population has grown an average of 3% per year. Probationers account for the largest share of adults under correctional supervision (58%), including persons held in jails and prisons and those on parole. Results from the first national survey of adults on probation under the supervision of State and local agencies indicate that 58% had been convicted of a felony; 39% of a misdemeanor, and 3% of other infractions. When the survey was conducted at the beginning of 1995, more than 453,000 adults were on probation for a violent offense; 757,000 for a property offense; 561,000 for a drug offense; and 815,000 for a public-order offense. Using a nationally representative sample, a two-part survey was conducted to collect detailed information on adults on probation. Results from a sample of 5,867 administrative records are presented here. Data from personal interviews with probationers will be the subject of a future report. Highlights Percent of adults on probation MisdeTotal Felony meanor Total Offense Violent Property Drug Public-order 100 % 100 % 100 % 17.3% 28.9 21.4 31.1 19...
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...Vanessa Leite Forensic Critique #1 Box 100 July 13, 2012 EVALUATION A 1. Was there a mental disease or defect at the time of the crime? If yes, what type? I believe Ms. Y exhibited a deficit during the crime and would attribute that deficit to some kind of developmental and intellectual impairment. The evaluation mentioned review of previous assessments in which Ms. Y was given a diagnosis of Mild Mental Retardation (Code 317). This type of diagnosis includes criteria of an IQ level of 50-55 to 70, an ability to achieve social and vocational skills for minimum self-support, but also may need supervision and guidance. Individuals diagnosed with MMR also tend to show impairment in communication, self-care, social and interpersonal skills, home living, use of community resources, self-direction, academic skills, work, health, leisure, and safety. Ms. Y has a history of being able to obtain work that requires minimal skills but demonstrated an inability in performing simple addition and subtraction as well as being unable to iron a shirt. Also, supplemental information indicates a lack of mental capacity consistent with what is indicated by the current assessment. The need for assistance is more critical for individuals diagnosed with MMR when they experience unusual social or economic stress. These individuals are able to live independently or in supervised settings with proper support. Ms. Y has also shown a lack of understanding of the event in which she wrote a “hot...
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...Highest GPA in class _________ Graduation _______________________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Evaluation Is this applicant in good standing? [_] Yes ___ [_] No Is this applicant eligible to return to your institution? [_] Yes ___ [_] No If you answered “no” to either or both questions, please attach a document to provide details. Has the applicant ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at your school, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in the applicant’s probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from your institution? [_] Yes ___ [_] No ___ [_] School policy prevents me from responding. To your knowledge, has the applicant ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? [_] Yes ___ [_] No ___ [_] School policy prevents me from responding. If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, please attach a separate sheet of paper or use your written recommendation to give the approximate date of each...
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...indicate the institution(s) attended since you last applied: Institution Name Dates Attended Institution Name Dates Attended Please submit official transcript(s) from institution(s) listed above to the following address: UMass Dartmouth – Office of Admissions – 285 Old Westport Road – North Dartmouth, MA 02747-2300 Other Required Information Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at an educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion for the institution? Yes No Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or other crime? Yes No If you answered “yes” to either or both questions, please submit a separate sheet that gives the approximate date of each incident and explains the circumstances. Mail directly to the Director of Admissions at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and mark the envelope CONFIDENTIAL. We...
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...I believe my thesis address the topic sentence. I state in my essay about what Im going to talk about and what two things I’m comparing and contrast. I have a thesis that supports my topic. I had to make some changes on trying to get my closings to reinforce the main point I was making. I didn’t feel that my closing was effective enough. I made a few changes like for example the flow if my essay. I didn’t have the essay flowing right to where it would make sense. I put my essay in order to where it will make sense. I want my reader to understand what I’m trying to say. My essay provides strong points on my opinions and how I feel. I had to make the examples out of my opinion. I did strong research on the web about what felons can and can’t do. My research gives me strong evidence to back up my opinions. I based my essay on my evidence. I am working on changing how I change paragraphs. I’m working on how to transitions between sentences. I did some research on how this type of essay are written. The research really helped me learn on how to write a successful essay. TurnitinOriginality Report * Processed on: 23-Sep-2013 11:10 PM CDT * ID: 355035039 * Word Count: 845 * Submitted: 1 life of a convicted felonBy Shavonne Galloway Similarity Index 0% Similarity by Source Internet Sources: 0% Publications: 0% Student Papers: N/A include quoted include bibliography exclude small matches downloadrefreshprint mode: ...
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...Whitney Harney Whitney Harney University of Phoenix: CJS 230 University of Phoenix: CJS 230 Parole and Manadatory Release Checkpoint Week 8 Parole and Manadatory Release Checkpoint Week 8 “Parole is the release of an inmate, prior to the expiration of the inmate’s court-imposed sentence, with a period of supervision to be successfully completed by compliance with the conditions and terms of the release agreement ordered by the Commission.” (Commission, 2004) Once a prisoner is getting close to the end of their sentence they can be paroled, but do not necessarily qualify. If they are released they are closely watched and if they violate any conditions to their parole they can simply be thrown right back into jail by the Commission. (Commission, 2004) Mandatory release is a date that is set when parole is denied. They calculate it by how much good time the offender is entitled to and how much “extra” good time is earned. If they are on mandatory release they are to treat it just like parole and the felons need to realize that it can be revoked and a warrant can be issued out for their arrest. (United States Department of Justice) Parole and mandatory release differs due to the fact that they cannot deny mandatory release. The prison has to release you if a certain amount of days are served, and parole can be denied at the hearing for the inmate. Parole you also have to be qualified, where mandatory release you do not. The current inmates who have committed a...
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...Cook County Adult Probation The Cook County Adult Probation Department was established in 1911. It is the largest probation agency in Illinois and the largest probation agency int he United States. The department is accredited by the American Correctional Association. The department operates under the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County and administers a wide range of programs covering both standard and specialized probation supervision and pretrial and pre-sentence services. It operates out of 18 office locations and has approximately 670 employees. Each year the probations complete approximately 120,000 hours of community service. The Adult Probation Department receives nearly 18,000 new probation supervision cases annually and has an active caseload of more than 25,000 probationers, 90% of whom have been sentenced for felony offenses. Eighty-eight percent of probationers are assigned to standard caseload supervision, while 12% are supervised in specialized programs designed for specific offender populations. Probation is a criminal sentence which allows defendants to remain in the community in lieu of incarceration. It is the most frequently used sentencing option. Nearly two-thirds of all convicted offenders are sentenced to probation. While on probation, offenders must comply with strict conditions that create opportunities and encourages them to become responsible, productive and law-abiding members of the community. The...
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...LJB Company, a local distributor, has asked your accounting firm to evaluate their system of internal controls because they are planning to go public in the future. The president wants to be aware of any new regulations required of his company if they go public, so he met with a colleague of yours at a local restaurant. The president of the company explained the current system of internal controls to your colleague. Your colleague has since been promoted to a tax position so she has passed on the information below so you can generate recommendations for the partner at your accounting firm to share with the president of LJB Company. Since LJB Company is a relatively lean organization, they have a lot of faith in their long-term employees. They have one accountant who serves as treasurer and controller, which streamlines many of their processes. In this dual role, he purchases all of the supplies and pays for these purchases. He also receives the checks and completes the monthly bank reconciliation. The accountant is so busy that the company handles petty cash a bit differently. All employees have access to the petty cash in a desk drawer and are asked to only place a note if they use any of the cash. The accountant has recently started using pre-numbered invoices and wants to buy an indelible ink machine to print their checks. The president is waiting to hear from you if this is a necessary purchase before authorizing. On payday, the checks are picked up by the accountant...
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...Juvenile Process and Corrections Juvenile Process and Corrections Detained Dispositional Hearing Jurisdictional Hearing [Detained] Rehearing Pretrial Hearing [Released] Home Supervision Detention Hearing Probation Commitment Detention Pretrial Hearing Petition Detained The officer will have several choices as how to handle the situation. First the officer would need to determine if the situation is serious enough to take Collen directly to the Juvenile Center intake unit. The officer could also decide to write a citation and make Collen, and her aunt sign a promise to see a probation officer at the Juvenile Center. In this case with Colleen M. the officer took Colleen to the Juvenile Center intake unit and asked that charges be filed since the situation was serious with the death of a neighbor. The officer will have several choices as how to handle the situation. First the officer would need to determine if the situation is serious enough to take Colleen directly to the Juvenile Center intake unit, or if writing a citation. Colleen and her aunt would sign a promise to see a probation officer at the Juvenile Center. The officer needs to investigate then to receive the evidence and facts to determine if the death was caused by Colleen acting in a reckless or criminal negligence. Or if Colleen had not simply...
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...On Thursday November 10 at 2:15pm in the Criminal Court located at 100 Centre Street Room 129 Part E in downtown Manhattan Arlinda, Cynthia, and I observed hearings. The hearings were about misdemeanor cases. There were only 22 docket numbers called in criminal court this afternoon. The duration of the hearings took 1-10 minutes, for the judge to decide a verdict. Once all the cases were called we left the criminal court building at 4:30pm. In addition, I did not like my experience to the court house. Once you enter the courthouse you must remove all of the items in your pockets to clear the metal detector. It feels dehumanizing to have a court officer run a metal detector stick over your breasts and backside because your underwire bra made the metal detector ring. I man in front of me had a sharp object he removed from his pocket and threw it in the garbage before the court officers could see it. The court seemed dark and gloomy. Officers walked with detainees in handcuffs in the hallway right next to us. It was uncomfortable for me to see people in handcuffs with no shoelaces, however it seemed normal to everyone...
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