Law

A persistent controversy in criminal justice involves determining the age at which a juvenile should be held accountable for his or her actions. With this context in mind, respond to the following questions: What factors influence an adolescent’s maturity and ethical development? Explain and provide appropriate reasoning for your answer. Should there be an across-the-board age limit that defines the border between the juvenile and adult criminal justice systems? Or should it vary on a case-by-case basis? Explain your reasoning. The 2005 Supreme Court decision in Roper v. Simmons represented a turning point in juvenile justice in the United States. Significantly, the majority opinion even referred to international opinion in the explanation of the justices’ reasoning. Should “international opinion” influence the decisions of the US Supreme Court? Why or why not? Choose another country and research its procedural law regarding juvenile offenders. Summarize for the class how the country you chose prosecutes and punishes (or treats) juvenile offenders. Are there any aspects of the other country’s procedures that could improve the US system? Explain. For more information on Persistent Controversyread this: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=Persistent+Controversy&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

Instructions: Choose a political news article from reputable source.  Examples include: Los Angeles Times, Press Enterprise, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, other major sources and newspapers.  Unacceptable sources include: YouTube videos, Buzzfeed, TMZ, Breitbart, etc.  After reading the article reflect on how you would have understood and responded to the article before you took this class and then how you respond to the article now. Use the following questions to guide your response.  Think about the first day: what was your understanding of politics? Was there an “ah-ha” moment during the semester that made you validate or change your view on politics in general? Now, near the end of your experience, do you see politics in a different light? Formating: Five (5) pages Double spaced Twelve (12) point Times New Roman Font Standard 1″ Margins  MLA  format If you use outside sources, cite them within the text and list them on the last page of your assignment Clear and complete sentences Learning objective(s): Understand how government affects daily life Make connections between theory and practice Classify how ideas affect politics. Analyze the validity of your opinions

You are a sociologist, and you notice that the juveniles in your area are starting to cause legal problems and are beginning to overload the juvenile court system. There are several theories that explain why juveniles become delinquent. Some of the sociological theories include anomie, social disorganization, drift theory, and differential association theory. Locate a sociological theory (it does not have to be one of the theories listed previously), and explain that theory with its relation to juvenile delinquency. Please note that sociological theories relate to society and external influences over a juvenile, not psychological influences (which relate to internalization within a person) or biological influences (which concern physical problems).Once you decide on a theory, describe how it relates to juveniles by explaining what the theory believes causes the juvenile problems. Explain what you could do in your position to aid in alleviating these problems.

Assignment 1: Research any case based on an illegally obtained confession IRAC the case (as previously discussed) Discuss the Constitutional arguments which arise in this case. 3 pages minimum in length  *Size 12 Times New Roman and double spaced. For more information on Illegally Obtained Confession read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exclusionary_rule#Evidence_Obtained_Indirectly_from_Illegal_Activity

Week 3 Project: Duties of a Prosecutor Supporting Lectures: Ethical SystemsEthics and Courts Trial Court Workgroup Prosecutors, as agents for the state, take an oath to uphold the Constitution and to seek justice on behalf of the state and its citizens. Summarize the duties of a prosecutor in a criminal case, emphasizing those tasks that allow the prosecutor to wield strong influence over the case. Discuss how these particular tasks might present the prosecutor with ethical dilemmas. Given that a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty under the American judicial system, is the prosecutor also required to consider the defendant as being among the citizens he or she is protecting? Identify and explain the conflicting moral imperatives present in the duties of a prosecutor. Recap the landmark Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland (1963). Discuss the ramifications of this decision for prosecutors, with an emphasis on the ethical conflicts that may result. Discuss the prosecutor’s ethical responsibilities when faced with a case that he or she would rather not pursue. For instance, consider a case in which a formerly battered wife is accused of attempted murder against her husband. Explain whether the “ethics of duty” or “ethics of care” outweigh utilitarianism for criminal prosecutors.

In the field of criminal justice, you will need to understand the communication that occurs in the office, in the field, and with individuals you meet. You may be in position to interview someone responsible for criminal activity, to interview a victim who needs to explain what he or she encountered, or to understand a co-worker or supervisor as you transition into a different role. Answer each question with at least 90 to 175 words.   1.     Explain at least 2 examples of rhetorical devices (e.g., loaded questions, stereotypes, etc.). Why is it important to understand them in a criminal justice role?   2.     Explain the relationship between rhetorical devices and persuasion. Provide an example of how someone might be persuaded by another using a rhetorical device.    3.     Explain 2 relevance fallacies (e.g., straw man, false dilemma, etc.) you might encounter in criminal justice. How would recognizing these fallacies factor into your decision making?   List the sources used for this assignment below, and format them according to APA guidelines:

Select a crime that interests you and create a 500 to 700-word paper (approximately 2 pages, 1-inch margins, 12pt font, double spaced) that:· Identifies the crime you selected, including an explanation of what deviant acts make it illegal. You are free to choose any crime that interests you, but it is suggested that you select one that is covered by the UCR.· Details the history of the crime. Where did it originate? Has it always been a crime?· Research the crime in the NIBRS database. Is it a violent crime or a property crime? Is it a Group A or Group B Crime? Why? Would it be considered a misdemeanor or felony in your state (identify the state)?· You must utilize a minimum of two sources in this paper.

Assignment 1: United States vs Salerno (pg.972) 1) What are the provisions of the Bail Reform Act of 1984? 2) Do you agree with the decision? 3) Does the age / medical condition of an individual make a difference? 4) IRAC the case 3 pages minimum in length  * Paper must be size 12 Times new roman and double spaced For more information on United States Vs Salerno read this:https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?search=United+States+Vs+Salerno&title=Special%3ASearch&go=Go&ns0=1

1. According to Dr. King, what is the difference between a just and an unjust law? Why should we break unjust laws but not just laws 2. According to Dr.King, what is the purpose of direct action? 3. Dr. King says that it is wrong to use immoral means to attain moral ends and that is just as wrong, or even more so, to use moral means to preserve immoral ends. What does he mean by this? What would be some examples? For more information on Just and an Unjust Law read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law

Healthcare Fraud Healthcare fraud is rampant in our society on a national and a local scale. Please locate one of the following: 1. a newspaper article discussing a case of healthcare fraud in your local community; 2. a news report discussing the impact of healthcare fraud on the cost of healthcare  Write a two-paragraph summary of the article/news report. The summary should be written so that your fellow students understand the main points of the article or news report. The summary should be written in your own words. Finally, the summary should contain a link to your article or news report to allow us to review your source. For more information on Healthcare Fraud read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthcare_fraud