Tag: Criminology questions

Please explain the four different standards of proof: reasonable suspicion, probable cause, preponderance of evidence, and beyond a reasonable doubt. In no less than 250 words.
Please explain the notion of negligent deprivation as discussed in Parratt v Taylor. In no less than 150 words.
Please explain “clear and present danger” as it pertains to overriding the first amendment rights for inmates. In no less than 150 words.
What is the purpose of the exclusionary rule? In no less than 250 words.
Please explain “Wolfgang’s 6 percent” as it applies to offenders. In no less than 200 words.

Discuss whether you feel that some types of media (films, books, electronic video games, for example) are more criminogenic than others or whether some content is more dangerous than other content.
Discuss the differences between cultures that appear to have large amounts of criminogenic media but small levels of copycat crime, such as Japan. Identify several countries that have higher levels of both, such as the United States. What might change in a culture to increase the copying of media portrayed crimes?
Why do you feel that the media often portrays law enforcement in a poor light rather than for their positive attributes?
How do crime shows portray police work? Is this helpful or harmful to the criminal justice system? Give examples.

Officer Landonio is now on the drug task force. He and three other officers have to serve a search warrant regarding a stolen 50-inch plasma television set. He serves the search warrant and walks into the residence with the three officers. Sitting on the coffee table is a variety of narcotics, both prescription and illegal. What are his options at this time? During the search, one officer opens a kitchen cabinet and finds a kilogram of cocaine. Can Officer Landonio take this as evidence and arrest the residents? Why or why not? What would be the next step in this process? Check the laws in a U.S. state of your choosing and the requirements of arrest warrants. Be sure to use references and citations in your material. Assignment Guidelines

Address the following in 3–5 pages:

· Can Officer Landonio take the cocaine as evidence? Why or why not?

· Assuming that the residents of the dwelling are present, what are Officer Landonio’s options upon finding the prescribed and illegal narcotics on the table? Explain.

· What actions will he be required to take by law? Explain.

· You will need to fabricate the details or at least address multiple possibilities for this case.

· How does discretion come into play in this case?

· How can nonresidents present in the dwelling be handled? Explain.

· With what can they be charged if arrested? Explain.

· If the residents are arrested, what are the next steps in the process? Explain.

· Can drug courts come into play regarding this case? Why or why not?

· Typically, when will drug law offenders be fined, and when will they be incarcerated? Explain.

1. Explain the concept of parens patriae .
2. Differentiate between the types of juvenile offenders, including delinquents and status offenders.
3. Summarize how juvenile offenders are processed through the criminal justice system.
4. Explain the meaning of the deinstitutionalization of status offenders.
5. Outline the history and development of juvenile justice and juvenile courts.
6. Summarize juvenile crime rates and trends.
7. Describe the factors that lead to career escalation and/or a transition to adult crime.
8. Summarize juvenile victimization, including school violence.