As a judge, would you permit the prosecution to present testimony by a bloodstain pattern analyst or “expert”? If you would admit the testimony, would it be permitted with limitations or warnings?

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Wk 2 Db

READ:
https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/247180.pdf

RESOURCES:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/daubert_standard
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/frye_standard
http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/

You must post an original post of 100-300 words!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a judge, would you permit the prosecution to present testimony by a bloodstain pattern analyst or “expert”?
If you would admit the testimony, would it be permitted with limitations or warnings?
If you would not permit the introduction of testimony by a bloodstain pattern analyst, why not?
Use the legal standards in Frye and Daubert as the foundation of your decision to permit or deny admission.

Summarize the results of the study. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the study’s research design. Provide a discussion on how the study can be moved forward. What other research might these methods apply?

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Research Paper Essay

2 articles would be provided one would be qualitative and the other will be quantitative address each article minimum 2 pages per article.

  • State the main goal(s) of the study.
  • Summarize the research design, and discuss the research method(s) used to answer the research question or assess the hypothesis.
  • Summarize the results of the study.
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the study’s research design.
  • Provide a discussion on how the study can be moved forward.
  • What other research might these methods apply? Include two well phrased research questions that could be used in follow-on studies to the each of the articles .

QUALITATIVE ARTICLE-
The School-to-Prison Pipeline: How Roles of School-Based Law Enforcement Officers May Impact Disciplinary Actions

QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE-
Temporal Changes in Racial Violence 1980 to 2006 A Latent Trajectory Approach

Base on your experience, relate one incident wherein any og your human rights was violated. And explain how it changed your life and come up with a recommendation so that the same incident will not happen to anyone.

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Human rights violated

Base on your experience, relate one incident wherein any og your human rights was violated. And explain how it changed your life and come up with a recommendation so that the same incident will not happen to anyone. Narrate one incident you’ve seen around you taking into consideration the victom and the perpetrators.

Explain in a paragraph why you are interested in this topic. Discuss the current state of your topic in the Juvenile Justice field as well as some of the unresolved or controversial issues that might be present.

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Juvenile Justice

Overview:
As you start to investigate the Juvenile Justice field, you will find many topics of interest. This paper will be a topic that interests you in the Criminal Justice field pertaining to Juvenile Justice, many of which are discussed as part of this course. The final research paper is due in Unit 7.

Instructions:
• Use the required text as a guide to identify your topic. Choose a topic in the Juvenile Justice field relating to the topics covered in the course.
• Explain in a paragraph why you are interested in this topic.
• Discuss the current state of your topic in the Juvenile Justice field as well as some of the unresolved or controversial issues that might be present.

Explain the historical significance of the American Revolution. Discuss the major events that provoked the American revolt against Great Britain. Describe the constitutional issues involved in the debate over taxation.

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United States History to 1865 HIS 201

  1. TO DO: Time to get creative. Once you have read chapter 5 you are to create a diary about the events you witnessed leading up to the American Revolution. You should have “5” events on the diary.

Example of creative writing diary entries from my, History of the Holocaust class.

September 21, 1939: I’m not sure what is going on right now. We are being moved from our small towns into urban centers. I’m very scared and don’t know what is coming next.

September 30, 1939: We’ve settled into our urban centers. We are working with the Polish to fight against the Germans. They are destroying us and we are left decimated. I’m hopeful that things could get better.

November 10, 1939: Things are not getting better. The welfare organizations are no longer giving us aid. We were given armbands to wear and curfews. We were banned from streetcars, restaurants, public parks, and promenades. We also cannot get treated by doctors or dentists. Things are not looking good.

February 9, 1940: Today we were forced into ghettos. The Germans are stopping at nothing to give us the worst living conditions possible. I’m not too sure as to what is going on and I’m starting to lose track of the days. We are being shot and killed and it is impossible to describe the scenes. Panic and terror have filled our streets.

Date- unknown: There is so much going on and I have now lost track of the days. I’m tired and hungry and things are getting worse. We were moved into ghettos. Some of us have a dwelling, but others like me have nothing but what we could carry. This will be my last entry. I no longer know what is going on or what month it is. I still have hope that things will get better.

Reply to another student on diary entries.

  1. TO DO: Pick one event from the list below to discuss in further detaiL MLA citations needed in order to get full points.
  1. Explain the historical significance of the American Revolution.
  2. Discuss the major events that provoked the American revolt against Great Britain.
  3. Describe the constitutional issues involved in the debate over taxation.
  4. Understand the issues involved in the debate over taxation without representation.
  5. Summarize the key reasons for the American victory in the War for Independence.

Following your review of the video, discuss both the positive and negative impacts of the Attorney General’s decision, specifically as it relates to impacts on the correctional system and sustainable justice.

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War on drugs

Watch the short video titled “How Will Harsher Sentences Affect the Flow of Drugs in the U.S?” https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/will-harsher-sentences-affect-flow-drugs-u-s This video from PBS.org addresses Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ order to federal prosecutors across the country to revive some of the toughest practices of the decades-old “war on drugs,” reversing previous administration policies that aimed to lessen the federal prison population. Harry Sreenivasan talks to John Walters, COO of the Hudson Institute, and Gil Kerlikowske, former “drug czar” under President Barack Obama.

Following your review of the video, discuss both the positive and negative impacts of the Attorney General’s decision, specifically as it relates to impacts on the correctional system and sustainable justice.

What is the level or manner in which a Defense Attorney must represent a client? Briefly explain what Neutralization is related to unethical behavior by a police officer.

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Jurisprudence LAW 301

1. Briefly explain what “Mala In Se” is and give an example.

2. What is the level or manner in which a Defense Attorney must represent a client? ( one sentence )

3. Briefly explain what Neutralization is related to unethical behavior by a police officer.

4. What does “Client-Centered” representation mean?

5. What does “Attorney-Led” representation mean?

6. Brady material is information that tends to do what in terms of the defendants guilt?

What effect would this have on his interaction with another agency? Explain. Would this have an effect on community relations and cooperation with the community with the FBI? Explain.

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Criminal Justice Question

You are in Johnson County in the deep South. The Sheriff, Jim Jones has had a murder, and the FBI has come in to claim jurisdiction. It appears that this suspected perpetrator is a serial killer who has been crossing state lines. Sheriff Jones has a force of all Caucasian officers. He is also known for his propensity to denigrate minorities. The FBI force consists of Caucasian officers, Asian-American officers and African-American officers. The lead investigator is of Asian descent. Sheriff Jones has to work hand-in-hand with this lead investigator. He has shown that he is not happy about the situation.

Assignment Guidelines

  • Address the following in 3–4 pages:
    • What effect would this have on his leadership role with his officers? Explain.
    • What effect would this have on his interaction with another agency? Explain.
    • Would this have an effect on community relations and cooperation with the community with the FBI? Explain.
    • If this attitude continued and Sheriff Jones held back pertinent information from the FBI that caused the perpetrator to flee the area, would this behavior cause moral problems within Sheriff Jones’ department? Why?
      • How would it have an effect on the officers?
  • Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.

What is the legal concept of the prosecutor’s burden of proving all elements of a criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt (BARD)? Where did the burden of BARD come from, historically?

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Discussion questions

Part 1

History of Criminal Law and Punishment [WLO: 1] [CLOs: 1, 3]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Pioneers in Criminology: The Historical Development of Criminology and Evolution of Punishment. Additionally, watch 002 History of US Law and What Is the Law?

Western societies have been punishing criminal actors since ancient Greece. This begs the question of whether or not punishment is an effective means of crime control and recidivist reduction. As you explore the balance of freedom versus security and the history of criminal punishment, be willing to think of new ways to address and deter criminal behavior. Explain the history of punishment and its goals. Your response must detail the origins of punishment, how notions of what is “appropriate” punishment is for a given circumstance over time, and an analysis of the effectiveness of modern punishment methods and schemes. Offer one or two suggestions for improvement to methods of punishment currently in use.

Part 2

Jurisdiction/Beyond a Reasonable Doubt. [WLOs: 2, 3] [CLOs: 3, 4]

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Taking “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Seriouslyand Federal and State Jurisdiction Additionally, watch What Does Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Mean?

A central component to any criminal case is the jurisdictional requirement for a court to hear a criminal case. In your examinations this week, focus on the power of jurisdiction and its significance as part of the criminal justice system. Who creates jurisdiction, and why is it so significant? Similarly, a sound understanding of the legal requirement that the prosecution must prove every element of a statute beyond a reasonable doubt is required for all criminal justice professionals. This discussion requires you to examine reasonable doubt instructions for juries from three states and choose which one is best; remember to justify your responses with reliable sources.

    • What is the legal concept of the prosecutor’s burden of proving all elements of a criminal offense beyond a reasonable doubt (BARD)?
    • Where did the burden of BARD come from, historically?
    • Compare and contrast the beyond a reasonable doubt jury instructions from these three different states: Nevada, New York, and Louisiana; pick the one that best explains this legal concept and justify your answer in your primary discussion posting.

What arguments based on the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution should Deft make in support of this motion? What arguments should the prosecutor make in opposition to the motion, and how should the court rule on the motion? Discuss.

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Case discussion

Police officers believed that Deft had assaulted Bart because Bart failed to pay Deft for cocaine Deft sold to Bart. The others obtained a valid warrant for the arrest of Deft on an assault charge. They went to Deft’s apartment and arrested Deft at the front door when he responded to their knock. The officers then walked through the apartment and, in a rear bedroom, saw drug paraphernalia which they left in place.

A police officer advised Deft of his Miranda rights. Deft immediately stated: “I do not want to talk to you.” Deft was booked and placed in a cell with Snitch, an inmate who was known by the jailers to be an informant. Snitch asked Deft why he had been arrested and engaged Deft in a conversation about drug sales during which Deft made statements incriminating himself concerning drug trafficking. Snitch promptly related Deft’s statements to jail personnel.

Police then obtained a warrant authorizing a search of Deft’s apartment for cocaine and drug paraphernalia. The affidavit in support of the warrant recited that Deft had sold cocaine to Bart. The affidavit also recited that a police officer had seen drug paraphernalia in Deft’s apartment. The affidavit did not disclose Deft’s statements to Snitch or the circumstances in which police observed the drug paraphernalia. Officers who executed the search warrant seized the drug paraphernalia and cocaine which they also found in the apartment.

Deft has been charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia under applicable state laws.

Deft has moved to exclude from evidence his statements to Snitch. Deft claims his statements were involuntary, were elicited after he invoked his Miranda rights, and were obtained in the absence of counsel. He argues that admission of the evidence would violate his rights under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution.

What arguments should the prosecutor make in opposition to the motion, and how should the court rule on the motion? Discuss.

Deft has also moved to exclude any testimony regarding the police officers’ initial observations of drug paraphernalia in Deft’s home and to exclude the items seized in the search made pursuant to the search warrant.

a. What arguments based on the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution should Deft make in support of this motion?

b. What arguments should the prosecutor make in opposition to the motion, and how should the court rule on the motion? Discuss.