...OFFICER SELECTION AND TRAINING PROCESS PAPER MICHAEL DOWNS 03/03/13 Officer selection is a very detailed process. Every police department wants to recruit, select, train, and maintain the best and brightest officers possible. The job of a police officer requires an individual that can deal with stressful situations and the ability to interact with the community. The job requires quick decision-making, and good judgment. Police duties vary from writing reports to maintaining order to responding to criminal situations, all of which require critical thinking skills. Officers should possess certain traits due to the range of duties they will have to perform. These traits include physically agility, the ability to cope with difficult situations, well-developed writing skills, good communication skills, sound judgment, compassion, strong powers of observation, and the ability to both exert and respect commands of authority (Grant & Terry, 2008). The selection process begins with a set of standards that are laid out by the department in which is doing the hiring. State and local police departments are similar with minor differences. These requirements are age, height and weight, education, criminal history, and residency (Forestal, Officer. 2010). These are the basic requirements that these departments use. The age limit is a barrier in which a department...
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...and protection of society from criminal offenders. The process of the criminal justice system begins when a criminal offense is reported to law enforcement officials. If required, an investigation begins, leading to a warrant and arrest. Following the arrest, bail is set and a preliminary hearing is scheduled. If the defendant is indicted, a trial date is set. Providing the defendant does not waive the right to a jury trial, a jury is selected and the trial begins. If the defendant is found guilty, a sentence is imposed, usually within a few days of the jury’s verdict. If the defendant wishes, he or she can then appeal the guilty verdict and sentencing, thus beginning the trial process again. Police officers, detectives, prosecutors, and defense attorneys make great efforts to ensure justice is served swiftly and fairly, thus creating a strong and effective criminal justice system. Description of the Crime Jodi Arias was arrested in July 2008 for the brutal murder of her boyfriend, Travis Alexander. Travis was stabbed twenty-seven times; his throat was cut, and he was shot in the head in his Mesa, Arizona home. Jodi and Travis met at a Prepaid Legal conference and began dating. They fell in love, travelled together, and attended the Mormon Church together. Shortly thereafter, Travis ended the relationship with Jodi to pursue someone he found suitable for marriage. In the months following, friends of Travis say Jodi stalked him, although she denies these allegations. Following...
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...Prosecution Versus Defense Lori Barham CJS/220 Kemie King May 6, 2012 When it comes to the roles of the prosecutor and the defense, the roles are very different. One side is fighting for a conviction and the other is fighting for the accused freedom. The prosecutor’s position is to bring charges upon the accused by the state. They are to bring the proof and evidence that the state has provided to convict the accused. They have many resources available to use such as interrogation notes, forensics, as well as their own investigative powers. Their job is to prove the charged suspect is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If they feel that someone mental status is in question, or is the defense is using that as a defense, they have the ability to have them evaluated by a specialist. The defense attorney’s job is to represent the accused case to the court and defend them against the charges. They do anything within the boundaries of the law to try and prove their clients innocence or justification. They have different defense strategies at their disposal such as negligence, self-defense, or duress even. The defense uses all resources available to try and prove their side of the case and also have the same abilities afforded to them as the prosecution. They have the same access to any and all records and notes pertaining to the case. It can be considered misconduct to with hold any information related to the case from the either side...
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...Prosecution versus Defense William J Brenengen CJS/220 Feb 10, 2012 Harvey Smith Prosecution versus Defense One would hope the time to retain an attorney will never come. Life has a way of throwing things at us, and it’s up to us to be prepared. If the time should happen to come, it helps to know a little about the prosecutor and the defense attorney. A defense attorney is the person who will provide legal representation if you are ever arrested and charged with an offense. Another reason to have a defense attorney would be if your name is ever mentioned or brought up in a lawsuit. The primary role of a good defense attorney is to represent their client and defend them in any type of lawsuit. If you ever get charged with a crime you will be represented by a criminal defense attorney. Crimes range from rape, murder and driving while under the influence. It is the defense attorney’s job to protect your rights and to above all, represent you. “The criminal defense attorney may assist with appeals as well” (Nogara, 2013). When a person’s name is brought up in a lawsuit a civil defense attorney will be representing them. This attorney will again provide all legal representation and offer reasons why you should not be held liable. Their job is to review all the information provided in the case and work with you the defendant to establish a good defense. A prosecutor on the other hand has three major roles to play. The first being the investigation of the crime...
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...US v. Dominique Stephens In the case of the US versus Dominique Stephens, I played the role of the court reporter. In a real case I would’ve documented every word that was spoken in that courtroom. During the mock trial however, I assisted in helping the defense and prosecution build their cases. The case was tough, but having a strong defense and prosecution really cleared up some foggy topics. On June 17, 2009, at 10:32 p.m, Dominique Stephens, had called the police letting them know that she had shot her husband, Donovan. The police arrived and found her husband’s dead body face down on the ground under a blanket that had 3 bullet holes and was covered in blood. Dominique was arrested after confessing to shooting her husband and pointing to the pistol near the bed. When she arrived at the police station, Dominique wavered her right to remain silent, until the detective wrote a statement. She signed the statement and the prosecution charged Mrs. Stephens with the First Degree Murder of her husband Donovan Stephens. After confessing, however, she asserts through her attorney that it was an act of self-defense and that she is suffering from Battered Woman Syndrome. She claims that the lives of her and her kids was in imminent danger. Statutory law claims that, “Whoever, being of sound memory and discretion, kills another purposely, either of deliberate and premeditated malice or by means of poison... is guilty of murder in the first degree.” Case Law...
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...NARRATION This case originated from the filing of complaint by the private complainant Medelita Gonzales against respondent Angelina Gonzales for Parricide before the Office of the Prosecutor of Bauang, La Union The 4th Assistant Provincial Pros. Jocelyn conducted Preliminary Investigation and she found the respondent probably guilty of Parricide which was approved by the Provincial Prosecutor of La Union and thereafter, the Information for Parricide was filed before the Court and was raffled on the RTC, Branch 33, Bauang, La Union docketed as Crim. Case No. 8032 entitled People of the Philippines versus Angelina Gonzales. There is no bail recommended. Malaya at kusang loob na salaysay ni MEDELITA GONZALES na kinuha ni PO3 ADLAI JOSEPH CABADING dito sa loob siyasatan ng Bauang, La Union ganap na ika-8:30 ng umaga petsa 14 ng Pebrero 2010. X-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------X 01. T: Ano ang dahilan at ikaw ay narito sa himpilan ng Pulisya? S: Para magsampa ng demanda laban sa taong pumatay sa aking anak na si Xian Miguel Gonzales. 02 T: Ano ang iyong pangalan, edad at iba pang impormasyon na may kinalaman sa iyong pagkakakilanlan? S: Ako si MEDELITA GONZALES, 45 taong gulang, may-asawa at nakatira sa Brgy. Dili, Bauang, La Union. 03 T: May katibayan po ba kayo na talagang patay na ang inyong anak? S: Meron po, ang kanyang death certificate. ...
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...Policy Development Natausha Crespin CJA/464 November 3, 2014 Kim Chapman Policy Development Domestic violence can be described as any form of deliberate coercion, bodily harm, sexual assault, or any other form of violent behavior committed by an intimate partner. Domestic violence has plagued all walks of life despite the age, race, religion, or background. Violence against an intimate partner is frequently followed by psychological abuse and controlling behavior relating to the methodical blueprint of power and control. Domestic violence comes in many forms but not always seen by the naked eye. Domestic violence constitutes forms of physical abuse, psychological abuse or even death that can be seen by other family members possibly causing a continuous cycle of abuse for generations to come. Facts and Statistics It is hard to grasp the notion that somewhere in the world every nine seconds a woman is being beaten or assaulted. On average, 85% of victims of domestic violence are women and 1 in every three women will endure some form of domestic violence in their natural life. Sadly enough only one fourth of all victims who have been physically assaulted by an intimate partner will actually report it to the police, implying that official statistics will never justify the full scope of the problem. The average age of a female victim who is at the greatest risk of harm by an intimate partner is between 20 to 24 years old. Domestic violence is...
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...For my court observation, I chose to watch the Casey Anthony trial that started on May 24, 2011 and concluded on July 5, 2011. This was a long trial because of the amount of evidence admitted (over 400 pieces) and the large number of witnesses called to testify for both the prosecution and the defense. I am pretty sure everyone knew something about this case, but what I witnessed watching the actual trial was appalling, to say the least. This case tugged at my heart because a mother, Casey Anthony, was being accused of killing her own daughter, 2-year old Caylee Anthony. The case drew national attention because of the gruesome facts and because of the many lies Casey told investigators and police authorities. The in-depth search by numerous agencies and private citizens to find clues kept the case in the media spotlight. In fact, I wondered how “fair” the trial would be due to the amount of national coverage the case actually received. I found myself going into the trial with already formed opinions about Casey’s culpability. As such, I was very anxious to actually watch the proceedings and see the facts as presented in the courtroom versus the national media. The opening arguments by the prosecutor set the stage for what was to come. The prosecutor stated: “It’s time to tell the story of a little girl named Caylee Anthony.” From there she went on to describe in detail this 2-year old’s life with her grandparents, who adored her, and her mother who seemed more concerned...
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...CJS 220 Due Process CJS 220 Final 1 CJS 220 Final 2 CJS 220 Final CJS 220 Law Opinion Paper CJS 220 Legal Defenses CJS 220 Structure Of Court Systems CJS 220 Week 1 Checkpoint CJS 220 Week 1 DQ 1 CJS 220 Week 1 DQ 2 CJS 220 Week 2 Assignment CJS 220 Week 2 Checkpoint 1 CJS 220 Week 2 Checkpoint 2 CJS 220 Week 2 Checkpoint CJS 220 Week 3 DQ 1 CJS 220 Week 3 DQ 2 CJS 220 Week 4 Assignment CJS 220 Week 4 Prosecution Versus Defense Paper CJS 220 Week 5 Checkpoint CJS 220 Week 5 DQ 1 CJS 220 Week 5 DQ 2 CJS 220 Week 6 Assignment CJS 220 Week 6 Case Attrition CJS 220 Week 6 Criminal Justice Models Paper CJS 220 Week 7 Checkpoint The Bail System CJS 220 Week 7 DQ 1 CJS 220 Week 7 DQ 2 CJS 220 Week 8 Assignment CJS 220 Week 8 Checkpoint 1 CJS 220 Week 8 Checkpoint 2 CJS 220 Week 8 Juvenile Court Process CJS 220 Week 8 Punishment Philosophy Paper Activity mode aims to provide quality study notes and tutorials to the students of CJS 220 v4 ENTIRE COURSE in order to ace their studies. CJS 220 V4 ENTIRE COURSE To purchase this visit here: http://www.activitymode.com/product/cjs-220-v4-entire-course/ Contact us at: SUPPORT@ACTIVITYMODE.COM CJS 220 V4 ENTIRE COURSE CJS 220 Attorney Client Confidentiality CJS 220 Capstone CJS 220 Due Process CJS 220 Final 1 CJS 220 Final 2 CJS 220 Final CJS 220 Law Opinion Paper CJS 220 Legal Defenses CJS 220 Structure Of Court Systems CJS 220 Week 1 Checkpoint CJS 220 Week 1 DQ 1 CJS 220 Week 1 DQ 2 CJS 220...
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...justice system. CJS 220 Final Write a 700-to 1,050-word paper in which you describe the appeals process. Address the following: · What is an appeal? · How do appeals factor into the overall criminal procedures and processes? · How can we improve the appeals process? Include at least one example of a real-world case that went through the appeals process. Explain why this appeal did or did not succeed. Format your paper and resource consistent with APA guidelines. CJS 220 Final 1 In this file of CJS 220 Final 1 you will find the next information: Write a 1500-1700 words paper on Fiction Versus Reality. CJS 220 Final 2 In this document of CJS 220 Final 2 you will find the next information: Write a 1050-1500 words paper on Fiction Versus Reality. CJS 220 Law Opinion...
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...Fiction versus Reality Erin Roupp CJS / 220 May 29, 2011 Lacey Martz Many television shows on our networks today focus around our law enforcement and our criminal justice system. Shows like Law & Order, N.C.I.S, Castle, and NYPD Blue focus more on the law enforcement side of it, showing the viewing audience the life of a police officer or detective and how they solve crimes, sometimes entwining prosecutors and court rooms into the script. Other shows such as Judge Judy, Judge Joe Brown, Divorce Court, and The People’s Court focus on the justice system and how it applies laws to court cases to reach verdicts. Today, with all the shows out on the networks, many Americans watch these shows and believe that they can learn our court systems and laws by watching them. Many do not take into consideration that the shows are purely imaginative script writings and that the laws applied in them or the way such cases are handled are not necessarily true and correct. Although the script writers of these shows do try to keep the story line somewhat accurate to real events, they do add exciting clips and scenes to enhance the drama in them to suit the viewing audiences to raise ratings. This paper is going to discuss the legal system as the courts handle it as well as comparing fictional portrayals and actual court cases with the purpose of trying to show the differences between the two. I will start with the fictional side and discuss televised shows and how they portray...
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...“My Cousin Vinny” versus the criminal justice system Though “My Cousin Vinny” is a good comedy it is a just parallel of the criminal justice system. In due course the procedures as outlined in our text, mirrors that of the movie. Though the movie does not show the reporting and only peripheral glances into the preliminary investigation of the crime, it is apparent that such events took place in accordance to the rules and regulations set forth by our judicial system. The crime as reported/discovered by the police was first degree felony robbery and murder. The store was robbed and the clerk was discovered shot to death. The charges stemming from the incident subsequently was murder in the first degree; armed robbery with serious bodily injury; criminal conspiracy, fleeing and alluding to avoid apprehension. As in present day policing the nature of the crime in its entirety was represented and in immediate investigation followed suit. Over the course of the movie time is ill represented yet all procedures are justly followed to the letter. It is not explained at what point the investigation of the four witness’s took place. As customary in reality when a crime is discovered an APB or all-points bulletin was cast. However, in accordance to chapter 4 of our text both defendants, Billy Gambini played by Ralph Macchio and his friend Stan Rothenstein played by Mitchell Whitfield, were pulled over due to reasonable suspicion. In this case reasonable suspicion was that two males...
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...Fiction versus Reality CJS/220 02/13/2011 Crystal l. Wagoner This will be my final project for this class and it will be on Fiction versus Reality in the court room. This final project is due no later than February 13, 2011. In this project I will be explain the difference between television perspectives (fiction) about how court room drama is versus the real deal (reality). I will select a fictional television court room drama from the court television web site to help with my research, and then I will describe the fictional portrayals of the court room, including the trial process, the roles of the prosecution and defense, the roles of the court room participants and the handling or implementation of rights for the defendant and the victim. Then, draw parallels between the fictional portrayal and the reality of the court room within above identified aspects. I will then determine the accuracy of the fictional court room process as compared to that of the court room reality. I will also explain in my opinion, Given that entertainment differs from reality, what impact would fictional account of courtroom practices have on the average citizen’s perceptions of the real-life courtroom process. There are many people that make up a reality court room like: the bailiff...
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...Monday, Wednesday Class #38 STATE OF LOUISIANA * DOCKET #: 10-3811 Division “J” * VERSUS * 19TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT * DARRYL HUNT * PARISH OF NEW ROUGE POST-TRIAL BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL _________________________ TABLE OF AUTHORITIES Statutes U.S. Const. amend. XIV………………………………………………………………5 LSA-C.Cr.P. Art. 797………………………………………………………………..10 Cases Batson v. Kentucky, 106 S. Ct. 1712 (1986)…………………………………………10 State v. Jones, 09-0751, (La. App. 1 Cir. 10/23/09) (unpublished)…………………..6 State v. Prejean, 09-0878, (La. App. 1 Cir. 10/27/09) (unpublished)………………..8 Books The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 101 (Fourth ed., Houghton Mifflen Co. 2009)………………………………………………………....7 Periodicals 23 S.C.Jur. Jury § 30 (2010)………………………………………………………….7 Other David Schepp, BBC, Gold Teeth Are a Gold Mine, http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/1471097.stm (posted August 3, 2001, 4:51 p.m. GMT)…………………………………………………………………………………7 Ghetto. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ghetto (accessed April 18, 2010)...........................................7 Nigger. Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nigger (accessed April 18, 2010)............................................
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...Final Project: Fiction versus Reality CJS/220 May 7, 2011 Timothy Hanson There are many aspects of a working courtroom, and each aspect has a special value that it adds to justice proceedings. However, the courtroom proceedings seen in movies, or on television, are rarely the same as what. The reality of what happens in a courtroom has been completely sensationalized to make it more exciting. The complexity of what takes place in real life courtrooms has remained consistent throughout the years. Looking at the novelty of fictional drama and comparing that to what takes place in a traditional courtroom will show the differences, if any. Take into consideration the movie, “My Cousin Vinny.” This movie is mostly held in a courtroom. Included are the judge, the prosecution and defense attorneys, the jury, the bailiff, court recorder, witnesses, even an audience included in the scenes and processes of the case. While in a completely fictional movie, the roles and actions of each individual seem to be indicative of reality. Keeping in mind that there has been a major amount of comedic properties added to the characters of the movie to make it more entertaining, the true roles of the characters stayed very true to reality. The defense and prosecuting attorneys exchange information during discovery, and interviewing witnesses. Also involved, are the examinations and cross examinations done by the attorneys are very comparable to reality. Then there is the court...
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