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Introduction People often protect their reputation since a good reputation allows them to achieve their personal goals, whether social or financial. Various international instruments and local legislation have been formulated to protect people’s image from the public. Therefore, it is unlawful to use a person’s image, whether oral or written,...
Introduction Labelling theory is a sociological approach to identify and distinguish individuals based on their roles. In general, this hypothesis is applied in the criminological environment and discusses the consequences of stigmatization. For instance, the theory analyzes how deviant labels, such as a ‘criminal’ or a ‘rapist’, might affect the...
Introduction Crime is a common malpractice recorded in almost every region across the globe. Experts in criminal justice systems engage in forensic investigations to gather information, make proper analyses, and present convincing conclusions about perpetrators. Some of the key areas to consider include blood, hard disks, fingerprints, fluids, and residues....
Crime is a dynamic phenomenon that evolves over time and through cultures. Biological theories of crime assume that certain people are biologically different from non-criminals and are thus “born criminals.” Criminals and non-criminals are said to have inherent variations, according to trait theories (Walter & Ilan, 2017). These distinctions can...
Notes The crime occurred around 9:00 PM on March 11th, 2021, was discovered and examined approximately at 9:30 PM on the same day. As presented in the pictures, the objects found are a large red-colored ashtray in the shape of a fire hydrant, containing pieces of used cigarettes and ash,...
Many people would consider being selected among the African American students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate school to be their most significant life achievement. However, the event was among the many accomplishments that marked the exceptional and long life of Katherine Johnson (Jones 64). Katherine and other women worked hard...
Introduction It is first of all necessary to define the scope of criminal law and its implication upon society. It could be reasonably defined that criminal law is that offshoot of law that bans certain kinds of conduct or behavior and deems it intrinsic to enforce punishment or penal action...
Legal behavior refers to actions and decisions that conform to the general laws or regulations prescribed by the government, while ethical conduct aligns with a person’s beliefs and values. Thus, the former delineates the minimum threshold of demeanor expected of everyone for the maintenance of social order, whereas the latter...
Introduction Technology influences the privacy of internet users in two main ways: it changes the accessibility of information and modifies the privacy norms. For many years, the issue of information privacy has been debated, with technology companies being accused of violating their customers’ privacy. Consumers have become increasingly concerned with...
Introduction The critique will start with an analysis of the research problem and purpose of the research. Thereafter, an analysis of the suitability of the method will be done as well as the reliability and validity of the article. Ethical considerations and conclusions made will also be analysed so as...
Executive Summary Gun related violence and crime is a plague of modernity where death becomes as instant as noodles. While the US democracy allows freedoms that are unparalleled in many modern states and liberal countries today, it has also deprived its citizens who are victims of gun-related crimes who are...
Common law duty of care holds that, an individual is owed duty of care if he suffers any unreasonable loss or harm resulting from activities of another individual which were under his control. The person who breaches the duty of care will face legal liability to the duty-owner. He or...
Introduction The return of ex-offenders into the community and their establishment in society is one of the correction system’s critical challenges. The rate of re-entry success depends on various factors and is associated with particular risks and issues. This paper aims to discuss the problems that might occur during the...
Crime should not be taken to refer to some obvious act of commission or omission. Normally, the mention of the word crime brings to mind the image of some deranged character or some fanatical fundamentalist group(s) out to cause some social, political and economic havoc by way of stealing, killing,...
Introduction This is a case of an arson attack that occurred at around 11:30 pm at a semi-detached dwelling of 17 Hill Lane situated at the outskirts of a market town in a rural district. The act of arson claimed four lives of occupants. The investigators suspected Mike Golding as...
Synopsis This case provides adequate information on how BCCI bank was involved in a global financial crime of laundering billions of dollars globally. The case identifies the major continents affected by the criminal activities of the BCCI bank. These continents are America, Asia, Africa, and Europe (BCCI 1). Billions of...
Intellectual property law is a legitimate concept that deals with legal property rights such as copyrights, industrial design rights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and any other creations of the mind whether artistic or commercial and their related rights. Under this law, anybody who holds either of these rights is entitled...
Introduction Operations in most sectors of the economy are regulated by a wide range of legal and other forms of provisions. For example, operators in the banking sector have to adhere to various legislations touching on the industry. Disputes arising in the industry are resolved with the help of these...
Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District is a historical case that was decided more than fifty years ago that discussed the limitation of rights provided by the First Amendment of the US Constitution. In this case, several students decided they wanted to wear black armbands to honor the...
The problem of juvenile delinquency has been always a burning problem for the society. Adult generation is always concerned with impropriate behavior of the youth and gives different explanations to the increased rate of juvenile crimes. The eternal conflict between generations exists due to the reluctance of the law to...
Introduction In 2009, a market maker and investment advisor Bernie Madoff was sentenced for 150 years in prison after pleading guilty to eleven federal crimes. The reason for such an unusually severe punishment was running the largest fraudulent scheme in the history of the United States, otherwise known as the...
Utilitarianism is one of the most significant moral theories that aim to assess actions based on their morality. As a form of consequentialism, the utilitarian approach promotes the necessity to evaluate the effects and results of decisions that can be either morally right or wrong (Duignan & West, 2020). Utilitarianism...
Although already in the sixteenth century there had begun to perceive the need for radical reform of the system the sources of law, the eighteenth-century structure of these modeled, essentially, albeit with differences. Once substantially from country to country, the medieval model, represented by the stratification of very hetero-normative sources...
Case Study 1 According to Australian law, a contract is a covenant or understanding that could be enforced by a legal process. “In Australia, contract law is primarily regulated by the ‘common law’, but increasingly statutes are supplementing the common law of contract – particularly about consumer protection.” (Contract law...
Restorative justice means a form of justice system which sees crime as an interference with community harmony and relationships and thus should be dealt with in the community through involvement of the victim, community as a whole, and the offender. Restorative justice is a strong model of justice due to...
There are three main branches of the US government, executive, legislative, and judicial. All three branches have their responsibilities and powers that influence each other and depend on each other. The legislative branch, namely Congress, prepares bills and laws; that’s why Congress will be the first to consider this legislation...
The Problem Law enforcement officials across the country have noted that about 80% of all crime is associated with criminal gangs. Gang refers to a group of people who join together with the aim of engaging in criminal activity. All gangs use intimidation, force and fear to control neighborhoods and...
The history of Jack the ripper can be traced back to the 19th century in England. During this period, the population in England was very high in the cities. There were problems of overcrowding and general work conditions due to the population pressures especially in the East End and Civil...
In the modern world of science and technology, new developments and advancements have changed the life and style of living tremendously. The world is very much complicated and the dramatic advancements in technology have added vigor to the life today. However, there is an opposite side to the same advancements...
The topic of prison reform has been highly debated as the American Criminal Justice System has failed to address the practical and social challenges associated with incarceration as well as the reentering of ex-prisoners into society. The existing methods of punishment for crimes do not address the constructive culture necessary...
Abstract This paper critically analyzes the chapter from the book by Lilly, Cullen, and Ball (2011). The primary aspect of the discussion of the chapter is the origins, development, and impact of the containment theory by Reckless, which is a part of control theory. The paper investigates and critically evaluates...
Prisons are a seemingly inevitable part of contemporary life. From a historical perspective, they make an impression of a plausible tradeoff between the cruel and barbaric punishments of the past and the need to detain individuals that pose a danger to our society. However, the penitentiary system still harbors a...
Introduction Judicial precedent is a common law system by which a precedent serves as an authority, principle, or rule established in litigation formerly decided. This becomes a binding or persuasive precedent for lower courts or tribunals to follow in deciding future cases with similar facts or issues. The precedent appears...
Legalizing Cannabis in the UK Legalizing cannabis is quite controversial. Legalizing cannabis agents have highly defended the move. Proponents of the move argue that legalizing the drug will decrease the social evils witnessed. Opponents feel that legalizing the drug will rot the society. Advantages of legalizing cannabis It will save...
Facts William E. Story II was given a promise by his uncle to be paid $5,000 which translates to $72, 000 in today’s dollars rate under conditions that he refrained from drinking, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards for money till he was the age of 21 years. To all,...
Introduction The key purpose of this paper is to analyze and assess the main similarities between the Hobbesian and Austinian concepts of the sovereign, precisely outline the constitutive elements of John Austin’s theory, and thoroughly examine how the definition is applicable to the laws in the United States. The Thesis...
Introduction The Clean Air Act is a significant piece of environmental legislation in the United States. First enacted in 1963, the policy seeks to regulate emissions to promote public health and environmental objectives of the country. Throughout the years, the Clean Air Act proved to be useful in improving air...
Abstract This paper discusses the significance of the Religious, Mental Health, and Educational programs within the penal paradigm (in the US), assessed through the lenses of the Deterrence, Incapacitation, Punishment/Retribution, Restorative Justice, and Rehabilitation philosophies of corrections. It also provides some discursive insights into what accounts for the main obstacles...
The problem of a victimless crime has been labeled as controversial due to the different opinions surrounding this issue. In this paper, the definition of the victimless crime, as well as my position on the crime, will be presented and discussed. Victimless Crime: Definition and Limitations A crime can be...
For a long time, crime has been a subject of discussion among various countries across the globe, with various strategies and inventions being developed to curb the same. Many researchers have also made in-depth discoveries about crimes and criminal activities, most of which are interesting, fascinating and clear pointers to...
The cases of Terri Schiavo and Jahi McMath are among the most publicized instances of ethical and legal debates over the end-of-life question. Both cases have a lot in common, but the Jahi McMath case introduces several new factors that offer further insights into the ethical as well as legal...
The issues connected to occupational health within the organizations are extremely significant as the opportunity to work in safe conditions is one of the most important rights of any employee. It is necessary to protect the rights of the employees, and this is why the particular bodies that fulfill this...
Introduction Over the years, Mexico has been associated with production, distribution and consumption of drugs, an exercise that is mainly conducted by organized groups commonly referred to as cartels. Currently, there are six major cartels in drug syndicates namely Sinaloa Federation, Gulf Cartel, Los Zetas, Juarez cartel, Tijuana, and Beltran...
Introduction A copyright refers to the legal security that is entitled to the owners of an original piece of work against unlawful abuse of their work. A copyright, should serve to satisfy a society’s social goals and values. It should enhance the formation, spread and distribution of data and information...
Introduction The crime scene investigation (CSI) effect has become a popular term used to describe the influence of widespread television crime shows, such as CSI and Law & Order, on the public’s perception of and approach to crime investigation within the justice system. The ‘CSI Effect’ is a phenomenon often...
Introduction Executive orders are directions that the President of the United States issues and are legally binding. Without passing through Congress, these orders are used to put policies and programs into effect. Throughout history, executive orders have addressed various concerns, including abortion rights. Executive actions range from restrictions on funding...
Introduction Criminal justice seeks to understand and explain criminal behavior in order to develop strategies for preventing and eradicating it. One of the theories that best explains the causes of criminal behavior is the Social Learning Theory (SLT). This theory justifies the development of criminal patterns as a result of...
Introduction The justice system plays a crucial role in society by ensuring justice and protecting citizens’ rights. However, no system is perfect, and some problems require significant reforms. This essay will offer some practical reform ideas that can improve the justice system, including changes in protecting people with low incomes....
Statement of the Issue of the Case The issue of the case is whether Samuel Winship is guilty of stealing or innocent of the deed. More narrowly, the issue is whether the respondent’s deed should be considered under the ‘preponderance of evidence’ stipulation enacted in civil courts or under the...
The Basis of the Court Decision The court’s ruling in Estrada v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. was based on how California’s labor laws and regulations were interpreted and put into practice. The issue that the court expressly addressed was whether FedEx’s drivers should have been treated as employees rather...
Introduction Delinquency is a growing issue in the United States, yet the picture of delinquency can be a complicated one. Although the government provides official statistics from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), there are also unofficial sources of delinquency statistics. This essay will explore the official...
Introduction Legal impossibility defense and factual impossibility defense are applied to defendants who are accused of unsuccessful attempts to break the law. Legal impossibility defense should be used when a person’s actions do not constitute an illegal act. Discussion According to some sources, it involves occasions when a defendant is...
Introduction The criminal justice system plays a critical role in promoting law and order. Structurally, there are three components of criminal justice: the police, the courts and the corrections. The police are mandated to protect the public, enforce the law, and arrest law violators. The courts are responsible for ensuring...
Introduction Forensic entomology defines the use of insects and other arthropods in investigating the crime scene to determine postmortem interval (PMI) in cases of missing or dead victims. The life stage of the arthropods present on the scene is critical in determining the PMI. The most prominent insects in forensic...
Stealing money from corporations affects the financial sector of the business and economy and reflects the ethical issues of the act. There are ethical issues that appear as an excuse for people to steal money from corporations. However, it raises concerns about the limits to theft. Many people wonder if...
Introduction Napster, the defendant, was a peer-to-peer file-sharing platform that allowed internet users to access music for free. Individuals could connect to a network of computers and search for mp3 files downloaded to other devices. The files mentioned above were created by “ripping” tracks from CDs and changing their format...
Introduction In a populated area or a sufficiently urbanized suburb or rural area, the location of an incident or individual objects and traces is tied to stationary objects, such as buildings or structures, streets and road crossings, and utility lines. If the scene is located in a forest or the...
For this discussion, I have chosen the Parole Officer, who oversees offenders released from prison or sentenced to punishment. After being released from prison, most offenders report it to parole officers (Henry, 2021). Probation and parole officers must perform their duties with care, just like all other law enforcement officers,...
The text will review an article about a civil legal issue that took place in Adelaide. Previously, it was suspected that the multiple holes in this location were made by a metal detectorist. They were dug into both the oval and the athletic track on the territory of Stirling East...
Introduction Effective leadership is essential to the success of an organization and the implementation of its programs. That is true of a well-executed resilience program such as homeland security, whose responsibility delicately defines the state’s security. Leadership is especially important in this challenging time for the federal with many issues...
Introduction Since 1993 there has been a steady increase in the prison population, hitting a record highest of 87,000 inmates in 2012. While the rate of crime and other injustices on the fall, it is evident that the influx of the prison population results from longer sentences passed by the...
Introduction The act of causing physical, psychological harm, or property damage is known as a crime that is against the state law and may lead to punishment. Criminology is the study of criminal behavior with the objective of prediction, prevention, and corrective actions. Criminologists are the personnel that carries out...
Albert Einstein, the famous German physicist, filed a declaration of intention to become an American citizen in 1936, and the document is still preserved. Apart from Einstein’s names, the form contains several people, including Einstein’s wife, children, and the clerk of the U.S. District Court, George T. Cranmer. Similarly, numerous...
Introduction The Dominican Republic is the second-largest nation in the Caribbean, with just over 10 million population. It offers one of the most seemingly simplistic but unique justice systems in the world. The system represents a mix between the French and U.S. court systems, similarly very judge-centric but simplified greatly....
The human brain is amongst the most compound and most significant organs in the body, comprising more than a hundred nerves communicating in trillions of links called synapses. The brain consists of different specialized regions that work together in a coordinated manner. An example of the region is the cortex...
Security issues have always been critical for human societies. People have always wanted to feel protected and benefit from the absence or minimal risks threatening their well-being. However, over time, the notion of security and the concept altered because of the growing demands and new challenges emerging due to technological...
The first step toward the correct utilization of intelligence consists of understanding it to the full extent. In the current complex landscape, terrorism poses one of the primary threats to the well-being of communities across the globe. Evidently, intelligence agencies conduct rigorous analysis of both domestic and external threats attempting...
Summary People can commit crimes at any point in their life, even when they are young and have not reached legal age. At the same time, both children and adults are capable of severe actions, which can guarantee them a life sentence in prison. Kids Behind Bars is a documentary...
There are multiple techniques available that can be used to develop latent fingerprints from porous surfaces such as paper. One such technique is referred to as ninhydrin fuming (Eksinitkun et al. 21). Ninhydrin is a chemical that forms a purple compound when it reacts with amino acids. Before soaking into...
Theory Social control is a multifaceted phenomenon that entails community structures and institutions that influence human behavior. Over the decades, different scholars carried out research studies to establish the various elements that compose the phenomenon. Other scholars focused on the ways that the components influence character. Hirschi (2017) argues that...
In Canada, the Indigenous Peoples Act refers to the indigenous peoples and groups’ legal traditions, customs, and practices. Canadian indigenous law provides for certain constitutionally recognized rights to land and traditional customs. Lee Maracle’s novel Celia’s Song looks at the settler-colonial context from the standpoint of an Indigenous community. These...
The main task of the theory of state and law in studying torts in society is to reveal the social essence of this phenomenon. To analyze its social meaning, it is necessary, first of all, to know what a tort is. Torts are inextricably linked with the law, which regulates...
Case Summary American Football League vs. National Football League, 205 F. Supp. 60 (D. Md. 1962) The American Football league, abbreviated as AFL, filed a lawsuit against the national football league (NFL) on the grounds of the Anti-Trust Act breach. The AFL sought to get injunctive relief and recover damages...
Introduction Crime is a phenomenon, which presents a serious problem for all the countries in the world. Experts make constant attempts to understand the nature and reasons of it to be able to prevent it and make the communities safer. To reduce crime, it is crucial to analyze the causes,...
Issue The case of Angelina and Brad implies the need to consider it from a legal perspective. Due to the presence of numerous occasions of both assault and battery, it corresponds to the commitment of intentional torts towards persons. The conflict between the participants started with Brad, who ordered his...
Introduction Hostage negotiation acts as a technique utilized by law enforcement officers to communicate with individuals who threaten violence. The negotiation helps in resolving the existing conflict for hostages to be safely released. Law enforcement officers obtain the proper training to learn how to handle hostage incidents. The continued occurrence...
Hurst and Brook were two people in NewPort Beach, Orange County, California, who robbed a First National Bank. Later, the two men went to Arizona and divided the money. Hurst met his friend, Solana, in Arizona, and Brook was crossing the Mexican border. Hurst and Solana were both arrested because...
Introduction The problem of copyright protection becomes acute in the era of the modern development of innovative technologies, the spread of the Internet and free access to intellectual labor. The problem of copyright protection is one of the priority tasks in the field of improving the legal framework of modern...
At the beginning of the 21st century, the factor of science was successfully introduced into all aspects of the daily lives of human beings. This did not bypass the sphere of careers and work, especially the most intelligent parts such as Crime Scene Investigation (CSI). The learning from the sciential...
Background of the study Organizational behavior is the study of the impact of an individual or groups of individuals at their workplace in an organization. Research indicates that the behavior of a group of people in an organization affects the functions of that particular organization and vice versa (Arthur &...
Legal provisions within the health care sector allow patients in hospitals or nursing homes to express their acceptance or refusal of the administration of various medical procedures in case their health deteriorates to a state whereby they can no longer make sound decisions. The PSDA encourages health care providers to...
Introduction The health and safety regulations at the workplace entail a set of guidelines put in place to guide the management and junior workers on the safe and appropriate ways of carrying out their day-to-day occupations while avoiding accidents. These provisions are outlined in the Workplace regulations of 1992, the...
Corporate crime covers a very wide range of lawbreaking activities that include violations of accounting such as false statements of corporate assets and profits, occupational safety and health hazards; unfair labor practices, misleading packaging of products, environmental violations as well as illegal domestic political contribution among others. Recognition of corporate...
Acting either ethically or unethically has consequences. Businesses need to rationalize and analyze the driving force behind their decisions to ensure they can maximize profits using ethical models. Oracle Corporation and Group International are facing accusations of having used unethical means to achieve their objectives. During Microsoft’s antitrust trial, Microsoft...
Brady v. Maryland is one of the landmark cases in criminal justice decided by the Supreme Court of the United States. The case was an appeal following the first-degree murder committed by two perpetrators, John L. Brady and Donald Boblit were both sentenced to death for first-degree murder. While the...
Forensic accounting refers to the branch of accounting that deals with integrates legal practice in investigations and auditing. The standards for forensic accounting are thus derived from the law and they give this practice its law definition. The major advantage of forensic accounting is in its role in detecting fraud...
Introduction The profile of a crime victim is generally regarded to be a matter of statistics, while the victims themselves are people of various origins, ages, and occupations. The fact is that, when some event (even the most tragic) becomes too frequent, it becomes a matter of statistics. The same...
Introduction The criminal theory helps policymakers develop laws that will aid in creating a better society, where potential victims are protected from crimes. One category of offenses, the crimes against persons, includes a wide range of criminal activities that caused harm or death to another person either willingly or by...
Introduction As reported by Pittsburgh radio station KDKA (2009), an 11-year-old boy Jordan Brown that is accused of murdering his father’s fiancée and her unborn son is not likely to be tried as a juvenile offender. It is natural that the boy’s attorneys are expected to appeal for letting the...
Introduction Law and morality are two regulatory frameworks that control and manage practices in a human network to permit amicable and successful intersubjectivity between people. The two notions have a corresponding relationship in the ideas of individual self-rule and equivalent regard for everybody. There is an association between law and...
Introduction Executive Summary Law is defined as a system of rules that guide people in a society on how to relate with each other and are usually enforced by predetermined institutions. In this research paper, three types of law systems are handled; Civil law, Common law and Islamic law. All...
What is the extent to which the drug subculture influences criminal behavior? How does it achieve this influence? Nowadays one can see that in every nook and corner thousands of people are addicted to drugs. It is increasing day by day among adolescent children too. This will lead the children...
The British established the original formal criminal integrity structure during the American Revolt. The criminal justice system (CJS) was developed to oversee the rationalization of hanging to the British citizens. In every chosen region a magistrate existed, who in current time is named a judge. These people were at the...
Introduction The Parens Patriae doctrine has become widely adopted in the juvenile system as advocates of such a system assert that juveniles are heavily influenced by their developmental context. On the other hand, the get tough moment believes in holding juvenile offenders responsible for their wrongs. Summaries of the two...
Law ethics, also known as legal ethics in some countries, can be said to be the codes by which legal professionals work in the performance of their duties and to which they owe themselves, their clients, and each other. Usually, failure to abide by the code of legal ethics leads...
The concept of lifelong learning has seen a steady increase in popularity in recent years. The 21st century’s lifestyle creates favorable conditions for its implementation, encouraging people to continue their development across the years. While the advantages and popularity of lifelong learning are evident in the majority of settings, the...
Introduction Law is usually understood as the structure of rules which are developed and carried out through various governmental institutions in order to regulate and bring overall harmony to the society. In the contemporary world, some people even describe the law as an art of integrity and justice since it...
Currently, juvenile justice is not practiced at the legislative level on the territory of the Russian Federation. However, there are regions where, as an experiment, it was established to check how effective it would be as a way of preventing juvenile crimes. Specially trained judges lead juvenile courts; the work...
There are many landmark cases in the United States that are still being referred to by courts today. One of those cases is the Marbury v. Madison court case. The case established that the judicial department has absolute power to review any laws passed in the country and determine whether...
Introduction Restorative justice as an approach to justice that seeks to repair the harm done by the offense rather than punishment or incarceration. It emphasizes the offender’s accountability, his or her, as well as the victim’s, involvement in the community. Furthermore, this approach seeks to rehabilitate and reintegrate the offender...
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (hereinafter referred to as The Act) is a statute enacted by the UK Parliament. It is an instrument meant to implement and put into place the Freedom of Information legislation and give the same a national outlook in the UK. The most basic of...
Running Head This research paper presents an empirical exploration of the merits and feasibility of the Broken Window Theory in a community with a particulate social background. The paper will present experimentations outcomes on the hypothesis that curtailing the proliferation of smaller crimes as held in the core of the...
Introduction The understanding of crime and its occurrence is limited without the development of theories, which represent useful tools for explaining the world around us. In criminology, theories help scholars understand the critical processes associated with the workings of the criminal justice system and relevant actors. To be used for...
A Summary of Social Control Crime as one of the threats to human safety and a destructing force for society is often explained from the point of view of sociology. All governments develop a system of controlling techniques and mechanisms to deter crime and ensure the safety of the citizens...
Introduction Recidivism is one of the most complex concepts pertaining to the sphere of criminal justice. It refers to the relapse of an individual into criminal behavior, predominantly after receiving a sanction or undergoing intervention for one’s previous crime. Recidivism occurrence is measured by the number of criminal acts resulting...
Introduction Perhaps few other pop culture television shows have been as iconic as Law and Order SVU (Special Victims Unit) which has been airing for more than 20 seasons in the 19 years since it has been released. Despite never receiving critical acclaim, the show retains its popularity by adapting...
Analysis of Work Environment Professional issues According to Gregory (2010), the professional roles of a parole officer are to manage the cases of clients with different health issues. A study by Gregory (2010) established that professionalism entails the supervision of clients to ensure public safety. The professional parole officer dealing...
Constitution A constitution is a document that contains a set of laws formulated to govern a nation or an organization. The laws are based on agreements that the members of the society consent to; it defines the members’ rights and privileges and the mode of administration (Munro 3). A constitution...
The first chapter is an introduction to criminology. It tells about the basic topics and defines the basic term. From my point of view, this chapter can be divided into two subtopics, which it encompasses. Those are criminology and crime. I am going to start with crime since the author...
Abstract Movies have been known to influence popular culture in different parts of the world. Analysts believe that the “CSI effect” is one of the fruits of popular culture. The argument presented in this paper is that the effect has significantly influenced jurors in such a way that they ask...
Contracts are a critical part of the modern legal environment, as they guarantee that certain actors will engage in cooperation and remain satisfied with their results. In such a way, they can be determined as agreements between two or more parties that create a certain type of obligations enforceable by...
The Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) or Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) is a program that can offer an effective method for ensuring that patients’ choices regarding end-of-life (EOL) are honored (Braun, 2016; National POLST Paradigm, 2017). Even though advanced directives (ADs) can be effectively used for the...
Organization background Founded in 1895, the Nortel Networks Corporation was a multinational company dealing in telecommunication services and manufacturing of different networking equipment. The company’s headquarters was in Ontario, Canada. Following a scandal which begun in the year 2009, the company was dissolved in the same year. This dissolution was...
Introduction Plagiarism is an academic problem that is widespread around the world. Despite the problem being a global one, it is viewed and received differently in various parts of the world. While Westerners are more serious about the issue, their Asian counterparts do not accord it the importance that it...
Abstract This paper will look at the capital punishment as it applies to cost, deterrence, and the innocence of the accused. It will discuss these issues as it applies to the overall benefit of abolishing the death penalty all together. It would also discuss and evaluate large scale violations of...
Introduction Crime scene investigation is a method of processing, protecting, and reconstructing a crime scene. Sometimes the place where the wrongdoing occurred may involve more than one location. The misconduct can envelop many areas; for instance, a victim may be found dead in a particular place, but the killing happened...
Introduction This paper discusses examples of immoral laws or laws that a majority of people have supported, but which one might argue should not have been applied by ethical police officers. The focus is on higher moral principles, such as equality, autonomy, and bodily autonomy. The examples provided include segregation,...
Model Description Loeber’s multiple pathway model is one of the theories of crime with high validity. The fundamental principle of Loeber’s speculation gives an idea of how criminal behavior starts during the childhood developmental stage and predicts where it can lead. In this model, there are three levels of how...
Introduction The concept of delinquency, or the engagement in illegal activities, particularly by youth, is deeply intertwined with societal norms, cultural expectations, and gender roles. An intriguing question that arises in the study of delinquency is whether there are significant differences between male and female delinquency. If such differences exist,...
Introduction Crime scenes offer potential evidence for forensic laboratory examination that can be used to understand what happened. The evidence can be biological, such as DNA from blood, fibers, drawings, photographs, and documentary evidence, such as receipts (Kumar, 2022). Various tests can be conducted to derive data from the assembled...
Introduction The Len Davis case reveals a harrowing tale of power abuse, corruption, and Kim Groves’ tragic murder. The innocent woman became a victim of dangerous dishonesty within the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). The essay will explore the case description and the crucial lessons that can be learned from...
Introduction According to the basic principles of OSHA, an employer must record accidents that lead to death, loss of consciousness, absence for several days, restriction of work activity, job transfer, and more comprehensive medical treatment. One should assume that the cases of Joe Johns, Mike Davis, and Joe Marn are...
In the criminal justice system, an alibi is a defense that a defendant provides to prove they were not present at the crime scene when it was committed. In court cases, the credibility of an alibi can play a significant role in determining the defendant’s guilt or innocence. The likelihood...
Introduction Improving the tools and resources used by law enforcement is fundamental to ensuring public safety. When a suspect is arrested and charged, the individual’s mental state can be unpredictable, which leads to the phenomenon of post-crime offenses. This term refers to any offense that occurs after charges have been...
The identification, analysis, and documentation of the evidence discovered at a fire scene are all essential steps in the intricate and thorough arson investigation process. Finding the source and cause of the fire, as well as any potential criminal behavior, are the main objectives of an arson investigation (Sodhi &...
Introduction Overcrowding in prison is where the number of convicts in a nation exceeds the capability of its jails. When charged, criminals get a penalty that consists of a set duration of time before being discharged. Other reasons for discharge might include a legislative release, old age, or a medical...
Introduction Financial accountability is a control aspect in a transactional process. This case study explores Lehman Brothers, focusing on the faults that precipitated the 2008 global financial crisis. The primary focus is the infractions of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Professional...
A primary goal of the U.S. Constitution, as stated in the Declaration of Independence, is to protect people’s natural rights. The main three natural rights introduced by John Locke that are applicable to everyone are “life, liberty and property.” In the United States Declaration of Independence, the concept of natural...
Introduction American Corrections The American correction system refers to a collection of practices and approaches, which enable the government to maintain social order in the United States. Through giving people access to certain freedoms and restricting others, it became possible to help them live together in a society. American corrections...
The psychology and root causes of global crime are not yet fully explored and are at the centre of a heated debate. Some people believe that poverty incites and is to blame for the majority of casual crimes, others argue that the problem lies within deeper institutional and class inequalities....
Introduction The most basic and most contested unfair dismissal claim is at the heart of evaluating whether a relationship is one of employment or something else, such as an independent contractor. There cannot be a wrongful termination or dismissal claim unless an employer-employee relationship exists (Van der Waarden, 2017). The...
A prison is a detaining structure where convicted people are kept. Accused persons are also detained in prison pending their trial if they are not out on bond terms. Violent offenders at Norway’s Halden Prison share luxury flats, eat sushi, and even produce rap albums. At the same time, this...
In many ways, modern law enforcement is experiencing an unprecedented crisis. With the attention of the general public now focused on the violations of officers and the systemic flaws of the structure itself now more then ever, the questions of what constitutes police professionalism and the ethics of modern policing....
Introduction: Policy The research aims at investigating the Texas law Senate Bill 8, which is in effect currently. The bill prohibits abortions as soon as five or six weeks after the previous menstrual cycle begins, even in circumstances of rape or when a woman’s health is jeopardized (Charo 1114). Besides,...
Men’s rea can be described as a mental element of a crime or conscious planning or intent (Dressler 23). Actus reus is the guilt act prohibited by the law (Dressler 23). Every criminal offense should have both actus reus and men’s rea as two critical components comprising the given phenomenon....
Evidence-based policing (EBP) refers to a tactical approach supporting police departments in making timely and effective decisions regarding combating and detecting crime. Among the approach’s major elements is the emphasis on the scientific method (Sherman, 1998). The term refers to a knowledge discovery method based on constructing hypotheses that are...
Introduction Crime is an inherent part of any society, and the role of law enforcement is to prevent it and effectively identify the perpetrators. The investigation process consists of several phases, including the preliminary and follow-up ones, which are required to uncover all aspects of crime. The investigation must always...
Introduction The role of the judiciary in regulating the public life has been under discussion since the foundation of the United States. It actually is not unique in these terms; any socially important issue is debatable by its nature, as society is too heterogeneous to avoid disagreement. This is the...
Procedural Facts Kansas charged the applicant, named James Kahler, with murder after the defendant shot four family members. Kahler’s crime is severe, and the court charges him with the death penalty. Substantive Facts James Kahler shot and killed his wife, two joint daughters, and his wife’s grandmother. The crime that...
Summary In the criminal justice system, eyewitnesses and confessions play a vital role in aiding the prosecution and investigations of criminals. Eyewitness testimony assists a crucial role in providing the features of a crime. According to the Innocence Project, it was revealed that eyewitness misidentification is the key cause of...
Introduction The case Riley v. California investigated by the Supreme Court in 2014 is an excellent example of the unacceptable actions of police officers in investigating crimes. They were related to receiving access to private information, which is one of the most controversial provisions in terms of suitable measures. Therefore,...
Summary The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) regulates governmental agencies’ operational processes, and how they communicate with the citizens. The APA is formalized in 5 U.S.C. §§ 551-559, and it includes the Privacy Act and the Right to Information. The APA describes “agency” narrowly and does not specifically preclude the Office...
The robbery case at 34 Carton Avenue’s Stop & Rob exhibits several elements worth investigating. The incident involves inactive strategic inquiries because the investigations take place long after the criminals leave the premises. Examining the premise, counter, cash register, the utilized tape, door handles, and the garbage bag utilized during...
Automatism defense refers to a state directed by psychological and environmental factors in which an individual acted involuntarily and may have committed criminal acts. Essentially, it describes behavior in which a person is unconscious or unaware of an act taking place. Though rare, such scenarios could lead to detrimental cases,...
The Main Components of the Criminal Justice System Criminal actions may have a considerable destructive impact on various aspects of society. Therefore, the criminal justice system is designed in order to control crime by a number of techniques. There are three primary components of the criminal justice system, including law...
Introduction Available scholarship demonstrates that police work is conducive to incidences of sexual harassment and rape, as it grants exclusive opportunities for rogue and pedophilic police officers to use their authority and status to engage in “hidden” acts of sexual deviance and transgressions against the very people they are supposed...
Introduction Johnnie Cochran was born in 1937. Initially, he studied business administration. Thurgood’s inspirations and victory in Brown v. Board of Education marked the turning point in Cochran’s career. To him, practicing law became not only a career but also a call. He believed that there were many injustices happening...
Introduction Medicine like most other professionals is governed by laws that are meant to protect patients’ rights and prevent fraudulent practice. Healthcare practitioners are for example required to complete required training and obtain a practice license from a registered governing body. In the course of practice, nurses and physicians have...
Facts Adarand Constructors, Inc. V. Pena, is a case of the high court of the United States. Many contracts that are sold by organizations of the United States national government hold fiscal incentives for the chief contractor. He is supposed to hire subcontractors that are managed by socially and efficiently...
Theory The theory of women’s liberations based on the paradigm of gender inequality was first developed in 1970 in the United States due to changes in gender difference in crime in the social set up. Freda Adler came up with the theory in 1975 explaining the increase in crime rate...
