Discipline: Law - Criminal

  The United States has a dual court system which is comprised of federal and state courts.  In your focus paper (10 points), compare the federal and state systems in terms of structure, selection of judges, and types of cases heard. Focus paper should contain 1250 – 1500 words, excluding references, cover page, and appendices. […]

 You will write a case report about a conflict. Choose a conflict with which you are familiar (examples may include local political conflicts, conflicts between co-workers, etc.). Your final paper should be at least 5 pages long and you should follow APA guidelines. You should describe who was involved in the conflict, what the issues […]

 Identify and describe at least two (2) landmark court decisions directly related to the way the criminal justice system must handle a juvenile offender. As part of your discussion, explain the key differences in how a juvenile offender is handled by the criminal justice system as opposed to an adult offender as a result of […]

  Identify at least three (3) influences or factors that occur in the school setting that might cause a juvenile to participate in delinquent behavior. As part of your response, discuss why some juveniles choose to avoid delinquent behavior while others decide to participate in delinquent behavior despite the fact that the majority of students are […]

  The correctional system has the responsibility of supervising offenders sentenced for crimes. This includes both incarcerated offenders, as well as offenders serving sentences in the community. To reduce our nation’s overcrowded prisons, the courts have been challenged with sentencing offenders to the community in lieu of going to prison using Intermediate Sanctions. What are […]

 When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial, or if offered, accept a plea bargain in exchange for a guilty plea. However, going to trial can be risky since the fate of that trial is in the hands of a jury, which will decide guilt or innocence.  Most defendants […]

 Choose one of the following topics below and address the corresponding questions.Option #1 – Intelligence Test Base your answers on your observations about the intelligence test you took in the Unit Readings and Activities. Were the concepts of fluid and/or crystallized intelligence demonstrated through the test you took?  Why or why not?  Provide examples from […]

 What are the cultural and historical elements that support organized crime in Africa? What if you were asked why there isn’t more organized crime in Africa than what currently exists, what would you say and why? Support your opinion or viewpoint. 

  How did the tongs come into existence? What other ethnic and racial groups have formed organized crime organizations under similar circumstances? What if your culture were to spawn an organized crime unit, what attributes would lead to this outcome? Be specific with examples and reasoning.

The United States has a dual court system which is comprised of federal and state courts. Compare the federal and state systems in terms of structure, selection of judges, and types of cases heard. 1250 – 1500 words, excluding references.  5 scholarly references/sources, in-text citations, double-spaced APA 7th