Questions And Answers

QUESTION The famous “Scottsboro Boys” case, Powell v. Alabama (1932) set the stage for the incorporation doctrine in the 1960’s. Discuss the Court’s decision in this case and how it established the application of due process of law to state cases. ANSWER Powell v. Alabama (1932): Paving the Path for Incorporation Doctrine Introduction The landmark […]

QUESTION View the first 23 minutes of the Frontline episode Life on Parole Links to an external site.. This documentary follows four former prisoners as they navigate the challenges of their first year on parole and examines an effort in Connecticut to change the way parole works and reduce the number of people returning to […]

QUESTION Create a scenario for a Criminal Law case. Select any criminal offence from the criminal code. The case you create should describe the people involved, the circumstances and events that gave rise to the offence, actus reus and mens rea that needs to be proven, maximum penalty available for that offence, enough evidence to […]

QUESTION Do you believe that the quality of life within a community is tied to the level of trust the community has in its public safety services? Please include at least one quote and one reference ANSWER The Inextricable Link Between Community Trust and Quality of Life: Insights from Public Safety Services Introduction The synergy […]

QUESTION Constitutional searches and seizures require that such events be reasonable. Discuss what might happen if we did not have such requirements? Keep in mind present-day examples such as the ‘War on Terror’ or contemporary incidents of profiling. Be sure to include elements of the three-step process used in Fourth Amendment analyses in your answer. […]

QUESTION Background  Interviewee vulnerability is often a factor an interviewer needs to consider when planning and conducting investigative interviews within what’s known as the ‘PEACE model’ framework. Despite the fragility of memory, research indicates that accurate and reliable accounts can be elicited from vulnerable interviewees, particularly when interviewers adopt a rapport-based ‘free recall’ approach to […]

QUESTION Leaders in criminal justice must remain up to date on administrative practices at the local, state, and federal levels. Each level and branch of criminal justice involves different administrative processes and considerations depending on the issue and the needs of the agency and the public. Imagine that you are a team leader at an agency […]

QUESTION In regard to the DHS strategic plan 2020 – 2024 “The plan presents an optimistic picture and does not really address possible risks, obstacles, or contingencies DHS may face.” Do you think this is intentional or a vast oversight? ANSWER Analyzing the DHS Strategic Plan 2020-2024: Optimism, Risks, and Contingencies Introduction The Department of […]

QUESTION Marsh v. Chambers (1984) Name of case with citation and year. What is the case about? How did the court rule? Do you think the court ruled correctly? Why or why not? ANSWER Marsh v. Chambers (1984): Exploring Legislative Prayer and Constitutional Interpretation Introduction The case of Marsh v. Chambers, decided in 1984, is […]

QUESTION Lawrence v. Texas 1.Name and citation of the case 2.   what is the case about? 3.  What issue/question is the court is being asked to decide/answer? 4.  What part of the constitution is being discussed? ) 5.  How did the Court rule? (What’s the answer to the question?) 6.  Why did the Court rule […]