Category: Criminal Justice

Question 1 (5 points)

What level of proof must be established for a police officer to make an arrest?

Question 1 options:

1)

Probable cause

2)

Beyond a reasonable doubt

3)

Reasonable suspicion

4)

Preponderance of the evidence

Question 2 (5 points)

A written argument that’s submitted to a court is called a/an

Question 2 options:

1)

appeal.

2)

mandate.

3)

directive.

4)

brief.

Question 3 (5 points)

The _______ states that the U.S. Constitution and laws passed by Congress are supreme laws and trump state laws.

Question 3 options:

1)

Bill of Rights

2)

Supremacy Clause

3)

Federal Rule of Procedure

4)

Twelfth Amendment

Question 4 (5 points)

In which case did the US Supreme Court hold that the government may not employ heat-sensing technology to obtain information about the interior of the home that could not otherwise be obtained without physical intrusion?

Question 4 options:

1)

Kyllo v. United States

2)

Katz v. United States

3)

Maryland v. Macon

4)

California v. Greenwood

Question 5 (5 points)

In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled that prior to interrogating a suspect in custody, the police must provide the suspect with a three-part _______ warning.

Question 5 options:

1)

due process

2)

Gerstein

3)

Miranda

4)

certiorari

Question 6 (5 points)

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

Question 6 options:

1)

10

2)

6

3)

4

4)

14

Question 7 (5 points)

Once a court has established a legal principle or rule, the rule becomes a legal _______ that will be followed by future courts in cases that involve the same legal issue.

Question 7 options:

1)

precedent

2)

norm

3)

code

4)

model

Question 8 (5 points)

Unlawful drugs and other prohibited substances are called

Question 8 options:

1)

ingresses.

2)

contraband.

3)

medicaments.

4)

fruits of crime.

Question 9 (5 points)

Which approach to incorporation focuses on the concept of “ordered liberty”?

Question 9 options:

1)

Total incorporation plus

2)

Selective incorporation

3)

Fundamental fairness

4)

Total incorporation

Question 10 (5 points)

In states that lack intermediate appellate courts, appeals are directed to the

Question 10 options:

1)

state supreme court.

2)

US Supreme Court.

3)

circuit courts.

4)

district courts.

Question 11 (5 points)

The _______ Amendment of the Constitution prohibits excessive bail and fines.

Question 11 options:

1)

Fifth

2)

Eighth

3)

Seventh

4)

Second

Question 12 (5 points)

In which of the following situations does a person have a reasonable expectation of privacy?

Question 12 options:

1)

Holding a conversation with a “false friend” in a hotel room

2)

Holding a conversation on a cell phone with a “false friend”

3)

Holding a conversation with an actual friend in a public park

4)

Holding a conversation with an actual friend inside their rented apartment

Question 13 (5 points)

What type of justices are guided by the intent of the framers of the US Constitution?

Question 13 options:

1)

Judicial

2)

Liberal

3)

Federalist

4)

Originalist

Question 14 (5 points)

The courts’ assumption that prosecutors will use “good judgment and common sense” is known as the

Question 14 options:

1)

principle of balance.

2)

presumption of regularity.

3)

right of discretion.

4)

equal protection clause.

Question 15 (5 points)

_______ is the area immediately surrounding a home and is considered a part of the dwelling; however, this area has no expectation of privacy from aerial surveillance.

Question 15 options:

1)

Open fields

2)

Curtilage

3)

Home turf

4)

Chattel

Question 16 (5 points)

The circuit _______ sit in three-judge panels.

Question 16 options:

1)

courts of county

2)

district courts

3)

courts of appeal

4)

regional courts

Question 17 (5 points)

A/An _______ hearing establishes a convicted defendant’s punishment.

Question 17 options:

1)

penalty

2)

sentencing

3)

post-conviction

4)

judicial

Question 18 (5 points)

Some US Supreme Court justices have said that even though they personally oppose abortion and would overturn Roe v. Wade if given the opportunity, they wouldn’t outlaw abortion but leave that decision up to the states. This point of view is an example of judicial

Question 18 options:

1)

activism.

2)

authority.

3)

restraint.

4)

philosophy.

Question 19 (5 points)

Which of the following defines the factual elements of a criminal offense?

Question 19 options:

1)

Substantive criminal law

2)

Substantive civil law

3)

Procedural criminal law

4)

Procedural civil law

Question 20 (5 points)

Which of the following has the power to issue search warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and rule on pretrial motions?

Question 20 options:

1)

Marshal

2)

Sheriff

3)

District attorney

4)

Magistrate judge

Discuss who should be allowed access to a crime scene and what procedures should be used to ensure personnel entering a crime scene maintain crime scene integrity.

No less than 5 sentences

The Sentencing Project [WLOs: 1, 2] [CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Prior to working on this assignment, read the following article. The Color of Justice: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in State PrisonsLinks to an external site. explores the racial disparities found in state prisons on the Sentencing Project website. In your paper, answer the following questions: Define racial subordination and the ways its legacy in the U.S. has influenced the criminal justice system. Summarize the factors associated with biased policies, policing, and prosecutorial charges. Identify the racial differences in the rates of incarceration for people of color and White populations. Describe the three contributors to the racial disparities described in the export. Analyze the recommendations associated with criminal justice reform (e.g., mandatory minimum sentencing, transfer of juveniles to adult prisons, etc.). Compare the states that have large racial disparities associated with the ratios of Black/White and Latinx/White incarcerated individuals in state prisons. The Sentencing Project paper Must be three to five double-spaced pages in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Centers APA Formatting forLinks to an external site. Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. Must include a separate title page with the following: The title Sentencing Project in bold font Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page. Students name Name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus) Course name and number Instructors name Due date Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance. Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper. For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources. Use the Academic Research and Writing: A Guide for the Graduate Students text for assistance with academic writing and the APA publication manual for help with in-text citations and the reference list. Must use at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed, or credible sources in addition to the Loue course text. The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source. To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view Quick andLinks to an external site. Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips. Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications. Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.

Instructions

Rubric for the research paper

There will be one, 5-full page, research paper due at the end of the semester that is worth 20 points. What is a research paper? A research paper is an essay in which you explain what you have learned after exploring your topic in depth. In a research paper, you include information from sources such as books, articles, interviews, and Internet sites. You also use your own ideas, knowledge, and opinions. (definition retrieved from

). NOTE: In counting the required five, full pages the five does not include a reference or cover page which also needs to be included.

Plagiarism Checking Software

This assignment will be submitted to a plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence (AI) checking software system. You will need to submit the assignment early enough to ensure the system has time to return a similarity report. if your similarity report returns more than 20%, you will need to make changes and re-submit (possibly multiple times) all prior to the due date and time. Failure to do so will result in no less than a 25% reduction in your grade.

REMINDER: The use of AI in any form is strictly prohibited in this course.

The Research Paper is worth 20 points, students need to ensure all areas below are covered:

1. Well researched = 4 points
2. Well organized = 4 points
3. Proper APA citations and references (no less than 3 one of which is the text book) = 4 points
4. Proper formatting including cover page and reference page = 4 points
5. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, tense agreement, etc., = 4 points

Each student shall select their topic from the list below:

1. Prison: Describe five areas of prison life that you have researched and learned about.
2. Interacting with Inmates: Professionalism, ethics, mental outlook and stress.
3. Correctional facilities: Explain Physical Plant requirements and how they relate to Classification.
4. Courts: Discuss Prisoner Rights, the history of court rules related to prisoner rights and the 14th amendment and due process.

Paper Requirements:

1. 5 full pages long (five pages do not include the cover and reference pages which the paper must have). Failure to meet the minimum 5 full pages, will result in a % of the grades deducted before starting grading the rest of the paper.
2. Double spaced.
3. 11-point Arial or 12-point Calibri font.
4. Page numbers on each page (top right corner see APA formatting).
5. 1 margins all around. Please be advised Microsoft Word automatically creates 1.25 margins so you will need to change them.
6. Proper writing skills are necessary, and this includes accurate grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and tense agreement. If I determine a paper has not been properly proofread, I will issue a zero.
7. Reference citations are required. Students shall use at least 3 references (one which needs to be the textbook), and appropriate in-text citations, citing them properly within the paper and on a reference page according to APA standards.
8. Paper shall be uploaded using DOC or PDF file extensions only.
9. NOTE: Using a paper from a prior class is called “Self-Plagiarism” and is not allowed.

I will attach instructions along with some information to help write this. I would also prefer a writer that is US based. its easier to explain and wont risk messing up my paper. Ive had this problem before.

Watch a recent documentary that covers a police department. It is a Frontline show called Policing the Police 2020 available by clicking this link . After watching the film, you should develop an initial response. To do this, you should select two themes from the film that relate to class material. Discuss how each theme relates to what was covered in class this semester. Have things improved or worsened since 2020 and for what reasons?

Write a Summary

• Font: 12pt Times New Roman
• APA 7 format
• Minimum: 300 words
• Maximum: 400 words
• Cite 2-3 outside scholarly sources with proper APA citations

As a forensic psychology or criminal justice professional, you may be asked to share information about family violence with professionals who work with victims and/or perpetrators of family violence, such as law enforcement officers, child protective services, attorneys, social workers, and victim advocates. Your primary responsibility is to provide objective, evidence-based insights that inform their work.

One method for sharing such information is to create and share resources designed to increase awareness of family violence issues. These awareness resources can take many forms, including, but not limited to, flyers, brochures, and presentations. They typically describe the issue, its prevalence, risk factors, and impacts on society.

For this Assignment, you will create a public awareness brochure about child/teen family violence.

o prepare:

• Identify resource(s) you will use to create a brochure (e.g., Canva) addressing the requirements in the Assignment for an audience of members of the DCP & P (Division of Children Protection and Permanency) or law enforcement.
• You may optionally use the Canva brochure tool and resources in the Optional Resources (how to create a tri-fold brochure using Canva), or another that is shareable and allows you to meet the requirements of this Assignment.

Assignment (tri-fold brochure)

Address the following in the brochure:

• Title
• Effects of Family Violence as Child or Teen – Identify and discuss the effects of witnessing and experiencing family violence as a child/teen.
• Demographics – How might demographics (e.g., race, ethnicity, age, gender, socioeconomic background, etc.) contribute to family violence or abuse of children/teens.
• Risk Factors – e.g., drug and alcohol abuse, aggression of parents, etc.
• Secondary Effects – Why might people who witness or experience violence as children be vulnerable to acting violently or experiencing violence as adults?
• References – At least 5 current (<5 years) scholarly references.

Create an initial post in which you quote an excerpt that demonstrates high-quality scholarly writing. In your post, address the following:

• Justify your decision based on the criteria of argument, evidence, paragraphs, and voice that are introduced in the video
• .
• Further, explain how the work aligns (or does not align) with what you learned in other Learning Resources included in this module.

By Day 3 of Week 3Respond to at least two of your peers. When responding:

• Discuss whether you agree or disagree with their evaluation of the excerpt.
• Relate their quoted excerpt to something that you learned in one of this modules Learning Resources.
• Consider asking questions such as: Do you think the writing would have been stronger if the author had done [x], as recommended in [resource]?

Be sure to respond to your peers posts in a substantive way and respond to all Instructor queries. You are encouraged to engage in this Discussion early and often.