Course Syllabus College of Criminal Justice and Security CJA/354 Version 4 Criminal Law Copyright © 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This is an introductory course in the study of criminal law, general legal principles, and how the criminal law functions in and affects modern society. This course highlights a variety of key topics, including the concept of crime and the development of criminal law, defenses to criminal charges, and
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Criminal Defense Analysis CJA/354 July 18, 2011 Criminal Defense Analysis To define what criminal defense is there should be a clear understanding of what criminal law is before analyzing the various levels of defense. According to Worldwide Legal Directories (Criminal, n.d.) the term criminal law or penal law is defined as the prosecution from high levels toward an individual for an act that has been categorized as an offense. As a group of laws that consists of common and statutory laws
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Week Four Worksheet Match the Definitions on the left to the correct Terms on the right by entering the correct corresponding alphabetical letter next to the numbers in the first column. Not all terms will be used. Definitions Terms 1. H Engaging in sexual activities for something of value A. Disorderly conduct B. Breach of peace C. Loitering D. Treason E. Perjury F. Contempt G. Obscenity H. Prostitution I. Exploitation J. Illegal entry into the US K. Terrorism L. Sedition
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CJA 354 Week 3 DQ 3 NEW To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/CJA-354-NEW/CJA-354-Week-3-DQ-3-NEW A case I tried: Joe Smith is driving his full-size van down a public street. Suddenly he decides to make a u-turn. But, in order to do so, he has to climb the lane divider that is 9 inches high. He guns his engine, turns the wheel, hits the divider—and then jumps to the opposite sidewalk, going diagonally across the street against traffic. He jumps the curb, and slams into
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CJA 354 Week 2 DQ 1 NEW To Buy This material Click below link http://www.uoptutors.com/CJA-354-NEW/CJA-354-Week-2-DQ-1-NEW Here are two typical undercover police operations: 1. Undercover officer approaches Able and asks where he can buy some crack cocaine. Able steers the undercover (u/c, in the biz) to Baker and says, “My man here can help you.” The u/c then asks Baker for “two.” Baker reaches to a window sill and removes two vials containing crack, hands them to the u/c who gives Baker
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Stu Dent v. State Sentencing Proposal The sentencing stage is the last part of the criminal trial. In the Stu Dent v. State case the outcome of the sentencing can very from charge to charge. The prosecution and Defense attorneys have rested their cases and the decision has been made in this case. The judge now take the arguments in to consideration and pass down a judgment on the sentence the defendant will face. The defendant is charged with Homicide, kidnapping, burglary, assault of a police
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Sentencing Proposal Team B CJA/354 March 2, 2015 Jason Huskey Sentencing Proposal Uma Opee was the victim of a horrible, violent and deplorable crime. The overwhelming evidence against the man who took her life Stu Dents leads to just one ultimate conclusion, he should be punished to the full extent of the law without prejudice. In the case of Stu Dents v. The State of Texas we find the defendant guilty of kidnapping, and assault on a police officer in first degree. We find the defendant guilty
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A team of students will study a case against Stu Dents and the murder of Uma Opee. Stu Dent was accused of murdering Uma Opee, whom he had a relationship with. His DNA was found at the scene of the crime under the victims figure nails. The victim’s body was found tire with rope, stabbed 13 times, and multiple bruises. On October 19th, Uma Opee’s body was found in a vacant building approximately five miles from her home. The day prior she had worked her shift at a local music store and after work
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Criminal Law CJA/354 January 28, 2015 Pamela Collinshill Criminal Law While searching for a recent Supreme Court criminal case, I came across a recent Supreme Court ruling of a case that involved the decision of whether or not it is unconstitutional to impose a mandatory life-without-parole sentence on someone who is under the age of 18 at the time the crime is committed. The case that was brought to the Supreme Court, and that ultimately led to the decision that, yes
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Learning Team Charter Course | CJA 354 | All team members participated in the creation of this charter and agree with its contents (Please check) | Instructor | | Course Dates | | | Team Members / Contact InformationProvide each member's name and contact information. | Name | Team Member Skill InventoryIdentify each member's personal areas of strength and areas for improvement. | Name | Area of Contribution | Area for Improvement | | good communicator and good
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