Unit 1 Individual Project Misdemeanor and Felonies By Christopher Mincey 10/12/2014 Introduction to Criminal Law (CRJS205 -1404B-01) Many people may have a lot of concerns of what may happen when they are charged for a crime and what may happen next if they are convicted. When people get arrested it is scary due to the fact of not knowing what may happen to you or what steps to take if you are convicted. You have charges that fall under two categories which are misdemeanor or felony. With both
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CLELLAND Right to Counsel Introduction: The primary source of the right to counsel is the Sixth Amendment. It states in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to have the Assistance of Counsel for defence. In this article, the development of the right to council will be discussed as well as when the right to council attaches to criminal procedures. The right to self- representation and the role of attorneys as it applies to right to council will be discussed as well
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The Elements of Megan’s Law “The principal elements of Megan’s Law provides for the registration of sex offenders and the creation of a central registry, community notification, and notification procedures for the release of certain offenders” (Brooks, 1996, p. 764). In New Jersey, a person must register if he or she was “convicted, adjudicated delinquent, or acquitted by reason of insanity” of either aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual contact, kidnapping, or endangering
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THE EMPLOYER AND THE EX-OFFENDER: THE DISCRIMINATORY EFFECTS OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………… 3 II. OFFENDER AND EX OFFENDER HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES………….. 5 A. LEGAL HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EX OFFENDERS ……… 5 B. THE NUMBER OF EX OFFENDERS IS RAPIDLY INCREASING .............................................................................8 C. IMPACT OF CONVICTION ON EMPLOYABILITY OF EX OFFENDERS .......
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False Rape Accusations, Societal Impacts, and Legal Solutions Rape, time and time again, have been reported throughout documented human history. From the rape of Lucretius, to the ‘rape’ of Sabine women+ it is not difficult to understand why stringent regulations have been made in regard to prevent the crime. In certain countries, it is even punishable by death. *As a crime against a person, rape brings about horrifying long-term effects to the victim, usually followed by lingering sentiments
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aim to avoid such actions. In general, a person cannot be criminally liable and subjected to criminal sanctions unless it can be proved that he carried out an illegal act in a blameworthy manner. An act does not make a man guilty of a crime unless his mind is also guilty. The state of mind of the D is hugely important in assessing whether or not he is at fault. However, to be found guilty of most criminal offences (true crimes) both an AR and MR must be proved. The AR also includes elements of fault
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Two Different Area Where The Fingerprint Identify System Be Used One of the area that used fingerprint scanner is in Hospital. This technology could help with the complex issue of positive patient identification. The first implementation of fingerprint identification was a standalone system in a single methadone clinic. It was that the hospital system had an opportunity to work out some of the initial issue with the system and to watch the technology mature, according to Catholic Health System Vice
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him on what he was doing in the area. I would make a decision to arrest him or not based on his answers and my own personal observation. Scenario two presents a situation in which a group of female juveniles are gathered in a park known to local law enforcement as a place where drug transactions occur regularly. It is 10pm when a patrol car rolls by. Noticing the police vehicle one of the individuals starts to walk away from the park at a fast pace. As
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cases, whereas Crown courts deal with more serious criminal cases, less than 3% all criminal cases go to the Crown, this percentage alone tells you that only the serious and complex cases will be heard, your trial here will be dealt with by both a Judge and Jury. I observed the Crown Court for this report; I decided this would be the best court to observe because all kinds of Criminal functions are heard here. The Judge will decide on matters of law and will manage your trial ensuring that it is run
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Topic: Criminal Minds Limited Topic: Motives of Crime Thesis Statement: The various motives of crime include; drug addiction, anger and frustration, power and control, thrill and excitement, basic needs and revenge. Combined outline. I. Introduction II. Drug addiction. III. Anger and frustration. IV. Power and control. V. Thrill and excitement VI. Basic needs VII. Revenge. VIII. Conclusion Kocsis (2002) “Over the last 30 years the Australian population has grown by 50 per
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