...The quiet and serenity of a peaceful Sunday morning was broken when two men attempted a daring heist. Father and I was at Golden Jewellery choosing a birthday gift for mother when we heard someone demanding all of the people in the shop to kneel down. When we turn around, we saw two robbers wearing a ski masks, one armed with the Malay long knives, otherwise known as ‘parangs’, barged into the store, threatening its staff and customers to crouch in a corner while they fill their bags up with jewellery. One of them grabbed the store manager by his tie and held him hostage. Dressed totally in black, the duo seemed to know the timings and workings of the shop rather well. Inept security guards could not prevent the two robbers, who were pointing the sharp edge of the knife at their neck, from forcing their way in. Pandemonium broke out when the robbers smashed the glass displays and emptied them of precious gems and jewels by using the emergency hammer. The staff watched the fearsome looking masked bandits in horror as they swept the store clean. Other customer did not dare to utter a single sound, I was also frighten to my wits, I could even hear my heart palpitating. In fleeting minutes, the heist was over and they were going to leave the crime scene in a motorbike. Just as they were about to go, the worker press the alarm button and some of the policeman who are nearby there gave chase. The robbers took off their heels and sprinted towards their motorcycle which they had...
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...This essay is to decide whether or not to vote on a bill being passed by the Georgia state legislature. The bill will impose longer sentencing for armed robberies, but first we must weigh all of the options. Before we vote on this bill lets research and think of other solutions that will help us to decide whether this bill is needed or not. I am one who agrees with this bill 100%. When someone commits a robbery it is a crime against that person, so in my eyes it can be categorized as a hate crime. Regardless of how many voters are for or against a bill does that mean we have to make it a policy: yes if it is decided that it should pass; that way everyone will be on the same page.I think that the bill should be looked into a bit differently in order to see if there are some better solutions for people convicted of armed robbery. With the bill being in question I think we have to review what the bill will ensure and whether or not we should even consider “fixing something that is not broke”. No matter where you go there will be crime, even in the jails. When you think about it there are a lot of good that will come from the bill but also a lot of bad too. With the longer prison terms comes more overcrowding issues. We already have problems with population in the prisons, so would this mean that we would have to build more prisons? Then there is the possibility that they will start up gangs in prison therefore causing more riots and chaos inside prison walls. The good that we...
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...ANOTHER BOXING ROBBERY My fraternity Brod, Edrin “The Sting” Dapudong, could not help but show his disappointment when we chatted over his loss to South African Gideon Buthelezi by a split decision for the IBO World Junior Bantamweight Title at the Emperor Palace Hotel Casino Resort Pavilion in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday, November 10. Dapudong’s manager, former North Cotabato Governor Manny Pinol, was utterly dismayed by the decision favoring the South African even after Dapudong “turned Buthelezi’s face into a bloody mess” as early as the first round “and then floored the local fighter with his signature left hook in the ninth round that sent Buthelezi to the canvas for a mandatory eight count.” Governor Pinol dubbed the fight as “one of the greatest boxing robberies of all time,” similar to the controversial Timothy Bradley victory over Manny Pacquiao. South Africa is notorious for hometown decisions. Governor Pinol writes in his blog, mannypinol.com, that “It was only the British judge from London, Reg Thompson, who saw Dapudong the winner by a wide margin while the South African judge, Tony Nyangiwe, living up to South African boxing tradition, and American Michael Pernick from Miami, gave the fight to Buthelezi.” I told Brod Edrin that even as he lost the fight, his being robbed of the title might hopefully drum up interest in the sport again and, eventually, in his capability as a fighter. I guess the boxing world needs such controversies...
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...The criticisms on the law of robbery and burglary is that In order for robbery to be committed, theft needs to be completed, in cases of theft appropriation only occurs at one time whereas in the robbery theft is a continuing act, as seen in the case of Lockley where defendant (D) used force to escape after he had stolen; therefore this is a problem because when using elements of theft it conflicts with the courts approach in theft cases. The Theft Act 1968 does not give any definition of the key elements of ‘entry’, ‘trespasser’, ‘building or part of a building’ in burglary. The inconsistency of not having any definitions causes the courts into deciding what the Act actually meant; therefore leading to different courts making different decisions on what it means, especially what is meant by ‘entry’. This is a problem because it means judge made law going against what the parliament actually meant. In addition to this the law on entry has changed as seen in the case of Collins where the principle stated that the D must know they are a trespasser or are reckless in not knowing. Here the CoA held that there needs to be ‘an effective and substantial entry’. However when it came to the case of Brown the ‘substantial’ part was removed and Brown was guilty of burglary as his entry was ‘effective’. Whereas in the case of Ryan ‘effective’ element was abandoned and Ryan was guilty because the jury found that D had entered the house. The decisions in these cases are inconsistent and...
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...Javonte Moore, Percy Jones and Shastri Gill robbed a store. Moore and Jones commented the robbery while the defendant, Gill, was the getaway driver. Prior to the event, all three men met up at an apartment 20 minutes before to rehearsal the robbery. Soon after, Gill entered the store 10 minutes before the robbery to scoop out the targeted store. Thereafter, Moore and Jones walked into the store waving guns demanding money and merchandise. During the event, Moore placed his gun to the back of one of the clerks. Jones placed his gun to the back of the other clerks head. There was no physical harm reported. After the crime was committed, Moore and Jones fled the scene with the help of the getaway driver, Gill. All three men returned back to...
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...The Great Train Robbery was one of the earliest silent films, made in 1903. The film begins with two masked robbers bursting into a railroad station office, and binding and gagging the railway dispatcher. From the very beginning The Great Train Robbery is off to a dramatic start. It instantly engages the viewer. A person viewing this film for the first time in 1903 would have been hooked from the start. The film is about twelve minutes long and has a fully developed narrative and distinguishable character types: robbers, posse members, railway workers and supporting characters. The robbers’ motives are obvious from the start. After forcing the dispatcher to give a false note to the conductor, the dispatcher is knocked out and, the robbers are then free to board the train and rob it. After the robbers board the train we see a worker who is alarmed by a sound. He peeks through the door's keyhole and sees the two robbers. The worker quickly locks the strong box, and throws the key out of the open side door. He draws his revolver and crouches behind the strong box just as the robbers break down the door and enter. After a brief gunfight, the messenger is killed. Actors are filmed at a distance on large stages that give the feeling of being seated in a large theatre. The actor’s gestures are dramatic and outsized as can be seen with the dramatic deaths in the film. At first the film has the feel of a stage play but very quickly changes, for example, through the window of the...
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...It was an early Sunday morning, poorly lit and the sky was a colour like that of ash. This was very unusual for New York City, even though I lived on the outskirts. I remember this day like it was yesterday, this was the day my life completely changed. I live in downtown New York. The streets smelt of rotten garbage due to the horrendous amount of trash lying about. People were unkempt and in poverty. The streets would be surrounded with gangs, tramps and loan sharks, preying on their next victims. But despite all that, it wasn’t that bad a place to live in. Just don’t bring any attention to yourself if you don’t want any trouble. I’m just a small town girl at heart. I was born, bred and brought up in New York City. I’m twenty two; I’m not that old yet. I’m living on my own, whilst I study at college to be a nurse. For money I work at sunshine café, which is located in the centre of the city. This is quite a way from my house it’s like a thirty minute walk, which is about three miles. It’s like climbing up and down a mountain every day, with twists and turns in every direction. I remember this specific day whilst walking home from work. It was early, street lights were still on, but very dim. The moon was still awake in the sky however it was being bullied out by the sunlight awakening. The cold air aggressively attacked my face as I moseyed up the pathway. My hands were tucked tight into my coat pockets, trying to avoid the cold. I turned off the pathway onto my driveway...
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...Interview Analysis 2 The case is taken from a reality tv show called The First 48, which focuses on detectives trying to solve murders within the critical first 48 hours after the crime. This particular case pertains to a convenience store (Ya Ya Market) robbery in Cleveland, Ohio to which a store clerk, (DeWayne Jacobs, 57 years old) was shot in the head and killed during the robbery. The two suspects fled out of the store and was seen getting into a van on the passenger side in the alley behind the store. Since the two that came out of the store got into the passenger side of the van that would indicate that there are at least three suspects involved in the crime. Detective Tim Entenok and Detective Kathleen Carlin of the Cleveland Police Department are called in to investigate the homicide. Delialah Turner worked at the store and lived above the store. During the investigation the detectives find that there has been other robberies around that convenience store which resulted in another murder during one of the other robberies. There was a surveillance camera in the store where the detectives were able to get still pictures of the suspects and gave it the news stations to put out on the air. The move paid off because the detectives received an anonymous tip of who one of the suspects was. The first suspect was identified as 25 year old Steven Mongo. After 6 week of searching for him, police officers were finally able to track him down and bring into homicide so Det. Entenok...
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...as needing rehabilitation. The following paragraphs will contain a discussion on a certain bill that is trying to be passed, something that occurs on a regular basis in the United States. If the legislature were to pass a bill that allows the maximum prison term to be doubled for armed robbery they would be making a mistake. Yes, armed robbery is a serious crime and would also be an attempt to hurt or murder someone, however doubling the maximum prison term would not be worth the other problems it would cause. There are already overcrowding issues in most of the states in the US especially states like California. There are criminals out there committing more serious crimes that should be punished more harshly. I see nothing wrong with increasing the prison term but not doubling it. I understand the bill is to double the maximum term but if the term were to double the maximum term, this could be 30 years in some states like California ("Maximum Prison Term for Armed Robbery", 2013). Criminals do need to be punished for the crime they have committed but the punishment needs to be based on the criteria. Obviously, if a criminal injures or murders someone during an armed robbery this deserves more punishment along with added charges. This bill would need to have stipulations along with it. It should also matter how the criminal was...
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...Prison Term Policy CJA/314 September 27, 2014 Armed Robbery, a serious offense, something that no one would ever want to happen to them or anyone else. It would be consider a terrible experience, something that would stick to someone for a long time; it’s nothing someone gets over in a day or so. It can traumatize anyone. They would be scared and, or even paranoid thinking that it might happen again. While the robber, doesn’t care who it affect, what damage it can cause. To me is a selfish act, these victims that they attack, who worked hard for what they have just and just for you to come and take it at gunpoint or other weapons, is complete inexcusable act. In order to reduce the numbers of armed robberies, it is important to research ways or different methods to lower the rates of this happening to anyone else. The objective of this bill is to double the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of an armed robbery. The goal to have a harsher punishment for offenders that are convicted of armed robbery. I would have to disapprove this bill on the ground that just making a harsher sentence would deter people from committing the crime of an armed robbery. I do believe that move prevention, education and changing the society view that allow this behavior to seem ok. As the criminologist advisor I would not recommend, that doubling the maximum prison term for anyone convicted of armed robbery. “Studies have been show that a longer sentencing does not really reduce...
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...Additional Course Materials – Case Report ANYTOWN SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FINAL REPORT OF INVESTIGATION CASE NUMBER: 12345 DATE OF INCIDENT: January 11, 2013 LOCATION: 5000 block of main OFFENSE: STRONGARM ROBBERY DEFENDANT: John L. Brown DOB 06-26-60 Greenbrier, TX 77021 VICTIM: James Black DOB 08-01-33 SYNOPSIS: At or about 11:38am on January 11, 2013, John Brown enters the business of Bob’s Fine Wines. He displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the owner. WITNESS LIST * JOE JACKSON 1233 W. Greenfield Ave (713) 600-9876 Investigator Jackson can testify to the entire investigation. * ATHONY KIRK 1511 W. Morgan Lane Investigator Kirk can testify to the entire investigation. * JEROME LANGLEY Riceland Police Department Lt. Langley can testify to the initial investigation at the scene. * SHERMAN JONES Riceland police Department Officer Jones can testify to the initial investigation at the scene. * OPAL LEE Riceland police Department Officer Lee can testify to the initial investigation at the scene. * HELLEN BANKS 1204 Sweet Street Houston, TX (832) 700-2222 Ms. Banks can testify...
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...Analyse the impact of two pieces of crime and disorder legislation (M1) Introduction: In my assignment I am going to analyse the impact of two pieces of crime and disorder legislation. In order to analyse this I am going to use a case study. The case study that I chose is about a robbery that happened at Hatton Garden Safe Deposit. There were 6 suspects involved in the robbery which made a hole through the walls to access the vault. The Metropolitan Police said that they received an alarm but apparently the police didn’t respond to it. The robbery ended up with 72 boxes being opened. The Police made a mistake in this case when they received the alarm signal and they didn’t treat it as is supposed to be which is to send a patrol car to the area to make sure nothing happened and everything is under control. In my opinion if the police would took the alarm serious and they sent a car there to patrol and see if something is wrong they would prevent this of happening and also their reputation wouldn’t be affected. There could be a reason for their mistake such as a human mistake but having in fact that they are the ones that protects and serve the public such mistakes shouldn’t be made. The consequences of the police mistake in this case had a great impact on the public because they think that the police service is not as efficient as it supposed to be. Also the people that boxes got robbed are going to complain because they are paying taxes to the council in order for the police...
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...The criticisms on the law of robbery and burglary is that In order for robbery to be committed, theft needs to be completed, in cases of theft appropriation only occurs at one time whereas in the robbery theft is a continuing act, as seen in the case of Lockley where defendant (D) used force to escape after he had stolen; therefore this is a problem because when using elements of theft it conflicts with the courts approach in theft cases. The Theft Act 1968 does not give any definition of the key elements of ‘entry’, ‘trespasser’, ‘building or part of a building’ in burglary. The inconsistency of not having any definitions causes the courts into deciding what the Act actually meant; therefore leading to different courts making different decisions on what it means, especially what is meant by ‘entry’. This is a problem because it means judge made law going against what the parliament actually meant. In addition to this the law on entry has changed as seen in the case of Collins where the principle stated that the D must know they are a trespasser or are reckless in not knowing. Here the CoA held that there needs to be ‘an effective and substantial entry’. However when it came to the case of Brown the ‘substantial’ part was removed and Brown was guilty of burglary as his entry was ‘effective’. Whereas in the case of Ryan ‘effective’ element was abandoned and Ryan was guilty because the jury found that D had entered the house. The decisions in these cases are inconsistent and...
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...The criticisms on the law of robbery and burglary is that In order for robbery to be committed, theft needs to be completed, in cases of theft appropriation only occurs at one time whereas in the robbery theft is a continuing act, as seen in the case of Lockley where defendant (D) used force to escape after he had stolen; therefore this is a problem because when using elements of theft it conflicts with the courts approach in theft cases. The Theft Act 1968 does not give any definition of the key elements of ‘entry’, ‘trespasser’, ‘building or part of a building’ in burglary. The inconsistency of not having any definitions causes the courts into deciding what the Act actually meant; therefore leading to different courts making different decisions on what it means, especially what is meant by ‘entry’. This is a problem because it means judge made law going against what the parliament actually meant. In addition to this the law on entry has changed as seen in the case of Collins where the principle stated that the D must know they are a trespasser or are reckless in not knowing. Here the CoA held that there needs to be ‘an effective and substantial entry’. However when it came to the case of Brown the ‘substantial’ part was removed and Brown was guilty of burglary as his entry was ‘effective’. Whereas in the case of Ryan ‘effective’ element was abandoned and Ryan was guilty because the jury found that D had entered the house. The decisions in these cases are inconsistent and...
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...Crime is a major problem in The Bahamas. When reading a newspaper or watching TV, it is impossible not to hear about some murder, robbery or violent act. Crime is increasing and this is affecting our country and influencing our youths. Imagine this beautiful country losing money simple because visitors are afraid to come here because of the dangerous criminal activity going on or simple because crime rate is out of control. Why our Bahamaland should be put at a disadvantage for such careless act. In this essay I will identify some types of crimes in The Bahamas and give solutions that may help to solve crime in The Bahamas. According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, crime is defined as: “An illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government”. Research shows the types of crimes committed in The Bahamas are: Crimes against Person (Murder, Attempted Murder, Manslaughter, Rape, Attempted Rape, Unlawful Sexual Intercourse, Armed Robbery, and Robbery Attempted) and Crimes against Property (Burglary, Housebreaking, Shopbreaking, Stealing, Stealing from Vehicle, Stolen Vehicle). According to the Nassau Guardian, ’’The Bahamas like many of the countries surveyed, has had a fluctuating murder count rate over the years… In 2010 there were 94 murders recorded in the country, a record at the time. The next year there were 127 murders, an all-time high and in 2012 there were 111’’. These statistics are becoming a major problem and if it is not dealt...
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