What is the difference between real or physical evidence and testimonial evidence? Provide 5 examples of real or physical evidence that might require explanation in court by you because you are the one recording, recovering, processing, and packaging the evidence you recovered.

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Unit 1 Assignment

You are a new member of a crime scene investigative (CSI) unit that is only a couple of months old. The Chief of Police asks you to create an introductory document for a new community outreach program. The goal is to help the community understand the different types of evidence and how they are used.

Write a 3-4 page paper that addresses the following points:

What is the difference between real or physical evidence and testimonial evidence?

Provide 5 examples of real or physical evidence that might require explanation in court by you because you are the one recording, recovering, processing, and packaging the evidence you recovered.

Why is real or physical evidence important for the triers of fact (jury)?

What is demonstrative evidence, and why is it used to clarify issues in trials?

What is the difference between direct evidence and circumstantial evidence? Explain.

What is the concept of overwhelming circumstantial evidence? Explain.

Can circumstantial evidence be enough for a conviction? Why or why not?

Define and explain the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers at local, state and federal agencies. Describe the roles of personnel that work for those agencies.

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Duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers

Define and explain the duties and responsibilities of law enforcement officers at local, state and federal agencies. Describe the roles of personnel that work for those agencies.

Choose 1-2 substantive themes that run throughout the assigned readings and materials. Then demonstrate to the reader that you understand the type of cybercrime covered in the material, including its effects on society and the theoretical implications.

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Cybercrime

Choose 1-2 substantive themes that run throughout the assigned readings and materials. Then demonstrate to the reader that you understand the type of cybercrime covered in the material, including its effects on society and the theoretical implications.

In the context of this course, what can social work entail? What role does this work play in promoting/working toward social, cultural, political, and economic justice? How can this influence practitioners/policy makers within criminal justice?

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Demo essays

For this demo essay, provide a response to the following prompt: Lesson materials routinely reference the idea of social work. In the context of this course, what can social work entail (hint: it’s not limited to social work proper)? What role does this work play in promoting/working toward social, cultural, political, and economic justice? How can this influence practitioners/policy makers within criminal justice (or your specific field)?

Demo essays should be approximately 500-700 words in length (approximately 2 double-spaced pages), not including front end material or referencing. Further, all work must be in APA formatting, typed with 12-point Times New Roman font, and double spaced. As always, your work should be well-structured, comprehensive in nature, include citations/proper referencing, and free of major spelling/grammatical issues.

Should revenge, rather than retribution, be a punishment philosophy? Why or why not?

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Criminal Justice question

Answer the following question with a minimum of two-three paragraphs and two scholarly sources. cite both sources, NO PLAGIARISM!

Should revenge, rather than retribution, be a punishment philosophy? Why or why not?

 

Research the concept of “Direct Supervision” in correctional organizations and discuss the changes this concept has created in the correctional field.

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Direct Supervision

Research the concept of “Direct Supervision” in correctional organizations and discuss the changes this concept has created in the correctional field.

Choose 1-2 substantive themes that run throughout the assigned readings and materials. Demonstrate to the reader that you understand the type of cybercrime covered in the material, including its effects on society and the theoretical implications.

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Cybercrime

Choose 1-2 substantive themes that run throughout the assigned readings and materials. Demonstrate to the reader that you understand the type of cybercrime covered in the material, including its effects on society and the theoretical implications.

What constitutes a wrongful conviction? Are wrongful convictions on the rise?

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WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS, PREVENTION AND UNDOING THE DAMAGE

Footnote after every sentence, roughly a table content like this, does not need to be exact.

I. Introduction

II. AN OVERVIEW OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
A. What constitutes a wrongful conviction?
B. Are wrongful convictions on the rise?
1. Wrongful convictions to date

III. THE DANGER OF WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
A. Effect on the person and family
B. Effect on the Criminal Justice System

IV. PREVENTING WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS
A. Resources in the District Attorney’s Office
B. DNA Analysis?
1. Accessibility

V. FIXING THE REPERCUSSION
A. Sate Programs
B. Monetary Help

VI. CONCLUSION

Complete a Research Paper on a topic you perceive to be a critical issue today facing Criminal Justice.

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Research Paper

At least 51 different Gun Safety Laws that were enacted in 2022, with the goal of a safer America being the ultimate goal, what is the next step?

You must complete a Research Paper on a topic you perceive to be a critical issue today facing Criminal Justice.

The Research Paper must be a minimum of 12 pages of text in the body of the paper, not including the cover page or reference pages.

You will then format your paper in MLA or APA style

Must include at least 10 peer-reviewed sources. Typically, these will include scholarly journals, government reports, and reputable books or industry publications.

The Research paper should include a title page, introduction, body, summary/conclusions, and a reference page.

The paper should be double-spaced, using a 12-point font size and a common font face, such as Times New Roman.

What are your thoughts on the 48 hours video of Claudia Hoering? Citing from the video so I know you watched it, what were some of the issues surrounding the case? What was her defense? Must watch video!

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A Local Case of Extradition in Youngstown area : Claudia Hoering makes a National T.V. 48 Hours episode

This chapter talks about criminal cases being “cleared.” One way a case can be cleared is when the offender can not be processed through the CJ System. Here is the full video you should watch on the case of Claudia Hoering, from our area here in Youngstown, that landed on the national T.V. program “48 Hours.” I’m sorry for the ads, but it was the only way I could get the entire episode free.

1. What are your thoughts on the 48 hours video of Claudia Hoering? Citing from the video so I know you watched it, what were some of the issues surrounding the case? What was her defense? Must watch video!

Link:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/karl-hoerig-case-a-familys-decade-long-quest-to-get-justice-for-murdered-veteran-48-hours/