Is the death penalty a just sentence for this crime? What alternative punishments might be appropriate? Does the death penalty deter others from committing similar crimes?

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Death penalty

After completing a thorough investigation into the robbery and serving your search warrant, both of your suspects were found guilty at trial. The next step of the Criminal Justice System (the sentencing phase) will begin. Because victim Roberts was shot in the head and killed, the State is seeking the death penalty for Steve Chapman. He has an extensive violent criminal history (convicted felon), and shows no remorse for victim Roberts or his family.

As the lead detective, you have completed your investigation into the robbery and homicide. You have served the search warrant and found all of the evidence that you were looking for. You and your team have collected all of the evidence and interviewed witnesses, the victim, and the suspects.

Because of your hard work in this case, the State’s Attorney has asked for your thoughts on the method of punishment for Steve Chapman. Compose a professional quality email to the State’s Attorney detailing your thoughts on the following:

Is the death penalty a just sentence for this crime? Explain your answer.
What alternative punishments might be appropriate (if any)?
Does the death penalty deter others from committing similar crimes?

Assume the role of state’s attorney or defense attorney. What are some of the other alternatives to a life sentence in prison? Are they appropriate given the violent nature of this crime?

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Part 1
Suspect Hopkins is now being sentenced to life in prison for his involvement in the robbery. The State’s Attorney has taken into consideration Keith Hopkins’ cooperation in the investigation, as well as his remorse for the victims.

In the adversarial system, both sides (prosecution and defense) represent their party’s positions before an impartial body who will attempt to determine the truth. The adversarial system also allows both parties to determine the appropriate sentencing once an individual charged with a crime is convicted.

Take the role of either the state’s attorney or the defense attorney. Make an argument of whether a life sentence is appropriate (or not) in this scenario.

Assume the role of state’s attorney or defense attorney.
Give ample support for your argument from the assumed perspective.
What are some of the other alternatives to a life sentence in prison? Are they appropriate given the violent nature of this crime?

Part2
The chief of detectives is scheduled to present a lecture to the new class of detectives being held at the police academy, and he has asked you to prepare a memorandum for him to review. In your memorandum, you should include the following:

How to plan for an interview or interrogation
Your discussion of planning should distinguish between planning for an interview from planning for an interrogation, as well as planning for the interview that turns into an interrogation.
Are there aspects of your plan that depend on the subject matter (e.g., a homicide vs. a kidnapping)? If so, what are they? If not, what are they?
Prior to conducting an interview or interrogation, what aspects should be anticipated?

Is the death penalty a just sentence for this crime? What alternative punishments might be appropriate? Does the death penalty deter others from committing similar crimes?

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Robbery and Homicide

After completing a thorough investigation into the robbery and serving your search warrant, both of your suspects were found guilty at trial. The next step of the Criminal Justice System (the sentencing phase) will begin. Because victim Roberts was shot in the head and killed, the State is seeking the death penalty for Steve Chapman. He has an extensive violent criminal history (convicted felon), and shows no remorse for victim Roberts or his family.

As the lead detective, you have completed your investigation into the robbery and homicide. You have served the search warrant and found all of the evidence that you were looking for. You and your team have collected all of the evidence and interviewed witnesses, the victim, and the suspects.

Because of your hard work in this case, the State’s Attorney has asked for your thoughts on the method of punishment for Steve Chapman. Compose a professional quality email to the State’s Attorney detailing your thoughts on the following:

Is the death penalty a just sentence for this crime? Explain your answer.
What alternative punishments might be appropriate (if any)?
Does the death penalty deter others from committing similar crimes?

Did you have probable cause to seize the cocaine? Does the plain view doctrine apply in this case? What is the controlling constitutional issue involved in this scenario, and how does the Fourth Amendment apply in this case?

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Assignment Overview Unit 2 – Discussion Board

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

While on routine patrol, you notice a car with two people inside parked behind a business that has closed for the evening. You have recognized this to be a high-crime area that has had several burglaries recently. As you pull behind the car, you shine your spotlight on the vehicle and notice the passenger in the front seat leaning down between the seats. You order the individuals out of the car and place them both in handcuffs for protection. After frisking them for weapons, you approach the passenger side of the vehicle and notice a six-pack of beer on the front floorboard. As you move the carton, you find a small container of what appears to be a controlled substance. You conduct a preliminary field test, and the substance tests positive for cocaine. Based on your readings in the text and your research on the Internet, answer the following questions:
• Did you have probable cause to seize the cocaine? Why or why not?

• Does the plain view doctrine apply in this case? Why or why not?

• In your own words, explain why an officer needs to obtain a search warrant when performing a search.

• What is the controlling constitutional issue involved in this scenario, and how does the Fourth Amendment apply in this case? Explain.

What type of homicide charge would be most appropriate, given the facts presented to you? Will their charges be the same? Elaborate on the probable cause. What other crimes have the suspects committed? What is your basis for these additional charges?

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Neuro-Linguistic Programming

part 1
What type of homicide charge would be most appropriate, given the facts presented to you?
Will their charges be the same?
Elaborate on the probable cause. Explain your answer.
What other crimes have the suspects committed?
What is your basis for these additional charges?

part 2
Recognizing deception by verbal and nonverbal means can be a significant benefit for the investigator. Consider the following:

A subject’s body language and posture (kinesics) can provide meaning during an interrogation.
Is the subject who is undergoing interrogation providing vague or confusing answers to your questions?
Refer to the Web resources for additional information regarding this topic, and read the article Subtle Skills for Building

Rapport: Using Neuro-Linguistic Programming in the Interview Room, found at this Web site. Discuss the following in the Discussion Board:

Present your ideas as to why neuro-linguistic programming is a significant skill that can assist the interviewer or interrogator to be successful in obtaining information.
Give 2 examples on how to successfully use the neuro-linguistic technique

Define transformational and transactional leadership. Describe the behaviors associated with transformational and transactional leadership. nalyze the actions of a leader (or Michelle Rhee) and provide three examples of his or her behavior to make the case for whether they are transformational, transactional, or both.

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Considering Leadership Behaviors

Write a 500 word essay in which you describe and define transformational and transactional leadership. Be sure to explain the types of behaviors associated with each type of leadership. Think of a leader OR think back to the case of Michelle Rhee and DC schools. Would you describe them as transactional, transformational, or some of both? Please use three examples to provide evidence for your argument.

Address the following in your paper:

• Define transformational and transactional leadership.

• Describe the behaviors associated with transformational and transactional leadership.

• Analyze the actions of a leader (or Michelle Rhee) and provide three examples of his or her behavior to make the case for whether they are transformational, transactional, or both.

Format your paper and references according to APA guidelines. Provide at least two references in APA citation style. Writing should be clear, well-organized, and contain minimal grammatical errors.

Is Dwayne a threat to the community? If so, why? What was the judge’s decision regarding Dwayne? In your opinion, do you agree with the judge’s decision? In your opinion, why did the judge arrive at his decision?

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Juvenile Justice: Kids Behind Bars and in Court 1 and 2

Draft at least a 1-page essay regarding the documentary the class viewed: Juvenile Justice: Kids Behind Bars and in Court 1 and 2 Choose either Dwayne or Delina to draft your essay.

Brief synopsis of the case
The attitude of the mother
The attitude of the child
Is Dwayne a threat to the community? If so, why?
The background of the 3 different fathers
What was the judge’s decision regarding Dwayne?
In your opinion, do you agree with the judge’s decision? In your opinion, why did the judge arrive at his decision?

Explain the concept the author is trying to communicate. Why do you think it is important to know about Malcolm X? Why is Malcolm X important to America and particularly, African American history?

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Continuity and Legacy of a Critical Africana Human Rights Consciousness

Historians must use a particular lexicon (the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge) to create a historiography that is objective, fit into a consisted canon of thought, as well as, challenge learners to examine the historical moment in the context in which it took place. Learning some of the vocabulary necessary to frame the scope of historical production is necessary. Terms such as: praxis, historiography, historicity, continuity, ideological framework, discourse, consciousness/historical consciousness, contextualizing, transitioning, and reorienting/realigning are some of the words that will allow you to focus your writing and reading of history.

Read the article, “EL-Hajj Malik EL-Shabazz: the Continuity and Legacy of a Critical Africana Human Rights Consciousness”

Using the vocabulary above summarize the article. Explain the concept the author is trying to communicate. Why do you think it is important to know about Malcolm X? Why is Malcolm X important to America and particularly, African American history? Malcolm X died in Feb 1965, however, there are still new books written about his life and new movies are being made. On Netflix, the documentary Who Killed Malcolm X and Blood Brothers continue to shape public memory and historical consciousness of Malcolm X’s life.

Critically analyze the post of another student. Briefly summarize the student’s post and then critique and analyze the post commenting on what was well done and why, what is unclear and why, what is missing, and why the commenting student feels it should have been included.

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Analysis

Critically analyze the post of another student. Briefly summarize the student’s post and then critique and analyze the post commenting on what was well done and why, what is unclear and why, what is missing, and why the commenting student feels it should have been included.

ow did enslaved West African Muslims influence Black American culture? How did this change your perception of Islam in America?

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Enslaved and Freed African Muslims Spiritual Wayfarers

View the videos write a one-page summary of the information you learned. View the website Enslaved and Freed African Muslims Spiritual Wayfarers and answer the question: How did enslaved West African Muslims influence Black American culture? How did this change your perception of Islam in America? Most people think that Islam did not influence America until Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali become popular.

https://ldhi.library.cofc.edu/exhibits/show/african-muslims-in-the-south

https://fod-infobase-com.ecsu1891.idm.oclc.org/p_ViewVideo.aspx?xtid=204606&tScript=0