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Where do the federal and state courts obtain their authority?
What is the structure of the federal and state court systems, and what type of cases are addressed at the separate court levels?
Before the trial starts, pretrial discovery is conducted. What is pretrial discovery, and what purpose does it have in a trial?
Define direct, circumstantial, and character evidence.
What are the Federal Rules of Evidence, and what do they cover? Do states use them or at least follow them?
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Select one of the following newspaper articles that depict a crime event that has occurred in British Columbia.
Select one of the following newspaper articles:
Luymes, G. (2024, April 25). Man dead after second stabbing in White Rock; Police searching for
killer just days after a similar knife attack near pier. The Vancouver Sun, p. A5.
Bolan, K. (2008, June 2). Tactics to curb gang violence promised; Victims families press for
changes. The Vancouver Sun, p. B1.
Using the selected newspaper article, students are required to write a 2-to-3-page (excluding
title page and reference page) critical assessment of the newspaper article. The critical
assessment must include the integration of (at least) one peer-reviewed journal article.
You must select one of the following peer-reviewed journal articles.
Bouchard, J., Wong, J. S., & Gushue, K. (2020). The differential portrayal of sympathetic
homicide victims in the media. International Review of Victimology, 26(3), 314-331.
Lee, C., & Wong, J. S. (2020). 99 reasons and he aint one: A content analysis of domestic
homicide news coverage. Violence Against Women, 26(2), 213-232.
Content and Analysis
Thorough analysis of the media portrayal (e.g., victim, offender, accuracy of information, excluded information)
Consideration of impact on public opinion/policy
Use of peer-reviewed article to support analysis
An Examination of Crime in Coffee County Georgia
What are the socio-economic and environmental factors that contribute to crime rates in Coffee County, Georgia?oHigher levels of poverty in Coffee County are positively correlated with increased crime rates. oThe lack of access to resources contributes to higher rates of violent crime in Coffee County.oEnvironmental factors, such as the presence of abandoned properties and inadequate public lighting, lead to increased opportunities for criminal activity in Coffee County. https://georgiadata.org/
Identify three forensic assessment instruments (i.e., intelligence, personality, personality disorders) that would be appropriate for assessing Ms. Arias.
Identify why each instrument is appropriate for this case.
Support your assessment of the instruments based on each of the following:
Reliability
Validity
Norming sample populations
Explain why it is important in your present or future forensic role to have a thorough understanding of the assessment instrument(s) used by the forensic professional.
Write a narrative essay in which you address and discuss the question and statement; Explain the purpose of the London Metropolitan Police Act of 1829 and Sir Robert Peel’s influence on modern policing.
(a) finding an Access to Justice case of your choice that has an amicus brief, (b) reviewing its amicus brief, and (c) summarizing it. The summary must include why the matter discussed within the amicus brief is an access to justice issue.
Your amicus brief summary should be at least 2 pages long. Points will be deducted for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Please proof-read your work. Make sure you are not copying and pasting from your source. Nearly all of the material contained within your summary should be paraphrased. Note: since the purpose is to highlight and summarize key information, merely copying and pasting does not accomplish this goal. You must summarize the information and facts in your own words, using quotations sparingly.
Example of a proper citation:
York v. Smith, 65 U.S. 294 (1995). For further information, see the Bluebook in the Online Library.
if someone is arrested in Texas for failure to appear to court however the defendant never got the letter is the defendant still entitled to a motion to quash warrant even though the defendant has already bonded out? this is what I was thinking if this is the correct motion add any texas laws that would support, if not include what motion or relief that would be correct MOTION TO QUASH WARRANT
TO THE JUDGE
COMES NOW, the Defendant, and respectfully files this Motion to Quash the Warrant issued in the above-referenced case, and in support thereof, shows the Court the following:
1. Background
1.1 On or [Year], a summons was allegedly issued to the Defendant requiring appearance before this Court.
1.2 The Defendant did not receive the summons because it was sent to an incorrect address. Consequently, the summons was returned to the sender as undeliverable.
1.3 The Defendant was unaware of the summons and therefore did not appear in court on the scheduled date, which resulted in the issuance of a warrant.
2. Grounds for Quashing the Warrant
2.1 Lack of Proper Service: The Defendant did not receive proper service of the summons due to the incorrect address. As a result, the Defendant was not aware of the obligation to appear in court.
2.2 No Intent to Default: The Defendant did not intentionally fail to appear in court. The lack of appearance was solely due to the non-receipt of the summons. The Defendant is willing and ready to appear in court to address the matter now that they are aware of it.
2.3 Prejudice to the Defendant: The issuance of a warrant based on non-receipt of the summons is unjust and has caused undue prejudice to the Defendant. The Defendant should be given an opportunity to appear in court without the burden of an outstanding warrant. TRCP Rule 21a
3. Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, the Defendant respectfully requests that this Honorable Court:
a. Quash the warrant issued in this case due to the lack of proper service of the summons;
b. Reschedule the court date and provide proper notice to the Defendant at the correct address; and
c. Grant any other relief that the Court deems just and proper.
Successful policing requires an atmosphere of trust and confidence between the citizenry and those who are sworn to serve and protect them – the police. Unfortunately, various types of misconduct by police officers occur all too frequently, serving to create an atmosphere of suspicion, mistrust, and uncertainty between the two groups. One needs only examine daily media accounts of such misconduct to realize the depth and breadth of corrupt and unethical law enforcement practices. On any given day, you might find stories of police officers who have brutalized suspects, planted drugs on innocent citizens, committed crimes, or engaged in other inappropriate conduct (Thompson, 2001). Whenever allegations of corruption arise and are confirmed, effective policing is severely inhibited. Thompson (2001) notes that equality under the law is the foundation of American criminal justice, and when police officers act as if they are above the law, the very essence of law enforcement and criminal justice in our society is subverted.
Discussion Criteria
Explain whether you believe current methods to address corruption and misconduct are effective. Include brief examples to support your thoughts. How do these methods strain or strengthen relations between the citizenry and police officers? Include one tip for improvement police could implement today.
The Differences between Short- & Long-Term Juvenile Detention
Discuss the differences between short- and long-term juvenile detention.
There are five basic types of lone-wolf-terrorists: secular, religious, single-issue, criminal and idiosyncratic. Which category do you believe is the most dangerous to the security of the United States? Why?