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Welcome again to the course. All of the 7 module assignments will look similar
Welcome again to the course. All of the 7 module assignments will look similar to this one. Good Luck!
Study chapters 1-2. If you find the materials at the end of the chapters to be useful in your study, use them. Pay careful attention to the key terms often shown in colored font or listed at the end of the chapters.
Draft your responses to the assignments below and submit them via the Module 1 drop box. Always use your own words. I never want to read words from the text! If you understand the material, you should be able to put it in your own words (3 pts. each unless otherwise noted).
Most questions require a paragraph response but a few require a list. No question should be answered in less than two sentences (2 SENTENCE RULE). Students should give complete, thorough responses. When the question seems to demand only a short response, you can always expound on the general topic of the question. Curt responses are never acceptable. Your answers should demonstrate an understanding of the topic even if the question only seems to require a short answer.
It is very helpful to use BOLD BLACK when you prepare your responses to differentiate the answers from the questions. An EXAMPLE is available.
1- Review the chart on page 13. Note the 5 stages of the criminal justice process (across the top). Note the funneling effect, that is, the number of crimes is much greater than the number eventually sentenced. The criminal justice system funnels people out of the formal system (see attrition).
What are the 5 stages of the criminal justice process? List them and give a two sentence explanation of each. Remember, I’ve already read the book so use your own words when responding. (10 pts. – 2 pts. each)
2- What is stare decisis?
3- In two good paragraphs, explain to me what probable cause means. What is it for? When is it necessary? (5 pts.)
Memorize the following definition of probable cause. It is the definition we will use throughout the course, especially in the police and courts chapters.
probable cause:
1) a set of facts, information, circumstances, or conditions
2) that would lead a reasonable person to believe that
3) a crime has been committed or is about to be committed and
4) a certain individual(s) is responsible.
I have cards laminated with this definition. This is an important topic for this course and in virtually every CJ course, if you might take others later. I keep the cards in my office and if you mail me a self-addressed, stamped envelope, I’ll even mail a card to you. It’s that important!
4- Explain the Hierarchy Rule.
5- The dictionary used in this course also has a review of important US Supreme Court cases. In your dictionary, read the following cases:
Gideon v Wainwright
Mapp v Ohio
In re Gault
Terry v Ohio
Miranda v Arizona.
Explain what the Supreme Court decided in each case and why the case is so important to us today. Prepare a paragraph on each of the 5 cases. (15 pts. – 3 pts. each)
6- What is the definition of criminal justice? What would your personal definition be?
7- Review the Wedding Cake model. What type of cases make up the smallest layer?
8- Explain mens rea.
9- Review the attachment on corpus delicti and prima facie. Sometimes students find these to be difficult concepts so I gathered a few different definitions for you of each. What is a grand jury, a prima facie case and what is an indictment? Explain all that to me. (5 pts.)
10- What is actus reus?
11- List 3 facts about NIBRS.
12- What is an aggravating circumstance?
13- For what crime(s) was Miranda originally convicted?
14- Explain the Crime Control & Due Process Models.
15- Distinguish voluntary manslaughter from involuntary manslaughter.
16- Can a person be assaulted without ever being touched? Explain.
17- What makes an assault an aggravated assault?
18- How is robbery different from theft?
19- Explain insider trading.
20- The Federal Witness Protection Program and RICO were created to combat organized crime. I had the pleasure of working with the FWPP for many years. Review those two topics and thoroughly explain them to me. (5 pts.)
21- List the Index Crimes. What does it mean to be an Index Crime?
22- Explain procedural law and substantive law.
23- Generally speaking, in the last 30 or so years has crime in America generally risen or fallen? Explain your answer. Feel free to use sources other than your text.
24- What is the “dark figure of crime” your text explains? Why is it so important?
25- List three facts about the UCR.
26- What is the NCVS? What do the letters NCVS stand for and how does it compare to the UCR? How do the findings of the two compare?
27- Who are more criminal, young, or older people? Explain.
28- What is a mitigating circumstance?
29- Explain “beyond a reasonable doubt.” What does it mean?
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