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The concept of race has been treated as both a biological and a social construct in criminological theory.
Incorporate some of the shifts that took place between both groups (federalists and anti-federalists) to support your response.
What types of research (qualitative versus quantitative) would provide the best information for the councilman to develop his proposal?
Analyze the crime of burglary, including the actus reus and mens rea of burglary.
Discuss the difference between a nursing home and an assisted-living facility as it relates to an investigation.
Discuss the budgetary and managerial impact that future trends will likely have not only on the component you select.
What is an example of a past/current trend that has heavily impacted the criminal justice environment?
List Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) and the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) reported crime statistics relating to rape.
Describe the situation discussed in your article and then explain how a relationship between income and the crime rate is not the same as income level.
Explain the history of the 12-member jury requirement. Do you agree with the right to a jury trial?
Explain the significance of criminal justice professionals accepting the importance of moral actions in their professions.
Steve injured his leg, so he decided to return to his room. The heater was not working (and it was in the middle of winter).
Is discretion an appropriate decision-making tool in the criminal justice system? Explain.
What is the difference between the various elements of crime, including actus reus, mens rea, and concurrence? How do they relate to the case?
Identify and describe two limits the U.S. Supreme Court placed on 1983 actions against state and local officers.
Think about the Alaska law regarding material breaches of the cooperation clause for insurance policies. Whom do you think such a law is meant to protect?
Identify major crimes and criminal issues that have a global impact on justice systems and processes (e.g., Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Darfur, Congo, etc.).
How do you think the media influences the public's perception of the criminal justice system? How do these shows change or reinforce the wedding cake model?
At what point does a person agree to assist in murdering victims? Is there a criminological theory that would best explain this behavior?
How would omitting one of these forensic procedures negatively affect either the investigation or prosecution process?
Forensic plan and policy adherence: How will the investigator and the lab ensure proper QA and QC over computer forensic products?
What information can be obtained from the skeleton with regard to growth? How many bones are in the skull (face/head), and how are they important?
What is an example of a defense to criminal liability? How do defenses to criminal liability differ from other criminal defenses?
Discuss the rights and protections encoded in the Crime Victim's Rights Act of 2004 (CVRA).
What is law enforcement currently doing to staunch the flow of illegal aliens into the United States?