Criminology

Part 1 Assume for a moment that individual hospitalized in a mental facility escapes due to a lapse in security. This individual is being housed permanently at the mental facility due to a severe impairment and the danger they pose to the general public. The individual murders someone while out in the general public. In your opinion, can this individual be charged with a crime since they were supposed to be separated from the public, but a lapse in security allowed them to go free? Briefly explain your position as part of your response. part 2 Do you believe that ecological approaches have a valid place in contemporary criminological thinking?

Part 1:  The Rediscovery of Crime Victims and the Role of Social Movements Pursuant to your textbook, explain what the “rediscovery of crime victims” means.   Discuss the three social movements that highly contributed to the rediscovery of victims – explain what the 3 movements are, what victims they helped rediscover, and how they contributed to the rediscovery process for those victims.   Part 2:  The News Media’s Role Pursuant to your textbook, explain the role the news media plays concerning the plight of victims and the rediscovery of victims. Provide both negative and positive aspects. Argue that the rediscovery of victims by the news media, elected officials and commercial enterprise is a “mixed blessing.” Fully explain how it can help and also how it can be harmful to victims (this should be done objectively). In your opinion, does the good (rediscovery/attention) outweigh the bad (potential for exploitation)? Are victim’s exploited by the media and by commercial enterprise? Explain. Finally, give an example of  recently rediscovered victims or situations where the media helped or exploited victims.   Cite your sources. Previous Next

write a 2-3 page pager (excluding cover page and reference page) in APA format in which you address the following questions. Your paper should have an introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph.  You must use at least one source        1.    Why is rehabilitation a primary goal of juvenile law? You should discuss the rehabilitation model in your response.   2.    Fully explain the various types of rehabilitation services that are offered to juveniles for rehabilitation purposes. a.    Note: while there is information on this topic in Chapter 10-11 of your textbook, you should consider doing outside research.   3.     Do you believe rehabilitation should be a primary goal of juvenile law? Fully explain your opinion.   4.    Do you believe punishment should play a bigger role in juvenile law? Fully explain your opinion. You should discuss the Just Desserts/Justice Model in your response.

Respond to the following, in a minimum of 200 words What are some of the limitations on the sources of data and crime reporting, and why is it important to address these limitations? How has technology facilitated victimization within our society? Include an example.

Scenario*: You are a detective for the local police. You have some training in computer forensics. The primary suspect in a murder investigation works at a large local firm. He is reported to have two computers at work in addition to one at home. His company has issued him a cellphone for business use, but you do not know if this is the only cellphone he has or uses. You are the first responder to both scenes. So, what do you do? To get the discussion started: What are the least harmful ways to technically engage with the scene at the suspect’s office ? the scene at the suspect’s home? What obstacles can you expect to encounter at the suspect’s office? At the suspect’s home? In what ways does your engagement alter the digital evidence? With three computers, the chances are pretty good that at least one of them will be turned on and one of them will be turned off. What are the risks of turning a computer on or off at the scene? Should you take a disk image at the scene? Or, should you take the computer to your lab to make the image? What tools would you use to take an image? What should you do with digital devices other than computers which you encounter? What’s happening in the news right now to support your viewpoint? Be prepared to both defend your position and challenge the position of others. * This scenario used Case Project 4-1 (Nelson and others, 2015, p. 180) as its starting point. CITE: Nelson, B., Phillips, A., & Steuart, C. (2014). Guide to computer forensics and investigations. Cengage Learning  CHAPTERS 4,6,9

Kurt Kerfuffel had been drinking at the Dew Drop Inn for three hours and was noticeably intoxicated when Ronnie Reconnoiter entered the bar and sat next to him. Reconnoiter turned to Kerfuffle and made a vulgar slur. Kerfuffle got up and started to walk away when Reconnoiter violently grabbed him and pinned him up against the wall, again insulting him using obscenities. As soon as Reconnoiter released him, Kerfuffle pulled out a knife and stabbed Reconnoiter, killing him. Does Kerfuffle have any defense of justification? Consider all of the variations of this defense. If he can prove that he suffers from bipolar disorder, can Kerfuffle be acquitted on the basis of insanity? Why or why not? Arrive at a response or statement (one to two pages in length) which answers the question of whether the prosecution can prove that Kerfuffle is guilty of this homicide. Explain your answer fully with reference to the facts and the relevant law as contained in your course readings. Cite: Scheb, J. M., & Scheb, J. M., II. (2014). Criminal law and procedure (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning. CHAPTER 14

Explain the concept of “reasonable suspicion” as it applies to law enforcement conducting a lawful stop.  Name the United States Supreme Court Case that first established the standard for a stop and search based on reasonable suspicion.  What is the legal standard under which a law enforcement officer can make a lawful arrest, with or without a warrant.  Compare and contrast an interrogation during a stop based on “reasonable suspicion” with an interrogation after arrest.

title: marihuana as a schedule 1 controlled substance – what is it ? – who does it routinely? – why is it controversial? – what are the pros and cons? – what opinion do you have about it? • 3 pages ( excluding reference page ) • 1 inch margins on all sides • front size : 12 • front style: times new roman • double space • reference page

1.Which of these techniques are you most impressed with? (Choose One) *Interviews *Polygraphs *Surveillance *Informants 2. What can be prevented by conducting an investigative review?

Using the suggested course textbooks find information on the main characteristics, importance, and use of criminalistics laboratories of forensic chemistry, forensic serology, forensic toxicology, forensic odontology and forensic ballistics within the field of criminal investigation.  Highlights at least three characteristics of each discipline used as scientific resources in criminalistics laboratories. Explain the use of each discipline and its importance in analyzing evidence obtained from a criminal scene.