The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a very prominent amendment and contains several key words that a defendant must be aware of when under investigation and while being questioned by law enforcement. One of the key factors of the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is the right to a speedy trial. Cases […]

 The purpose of this case study is to research and complete a thorough analysis of the exclusionary rule. Your paper will summarize the exclusionary rule and analyze the concepts below. Your paper should discuss the following questions: What is the exclusionary rule? How was it created? Why was it created? What is its purpose? Why […]

The Police Law Institute talks about their  training program, and why it is centered on scenario-based learning. Read this, and also reference your text book chapter on Selection and Development. Do you feel that moving toward a scenario-based training program is the right step for police departments? Defend your answer with direct examples. https://policelaw.org/about-us/about-us.html Each […]

The Fourth Amendment of the United States protects U.S. citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures from government entities. What constitutes unreasonable searches and seizures? Do police have the power to arrest unlawful actors without probable cause? In your response, please cite and provide a synopsis of a case regarding one of the following areas: use […]

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution is a very powerful amendment. Cases have been heard at the Supreme Court level regarding violations by police, law enforcement, and other judicial organizations against individuals. In the Miranda v. Arizona ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that any individual taken into custody for interrogation must be read […]

 Sexually violent predators are among the most feared and the most ridiculed individuals in our society. Some states have enacted legislation to allow civil commitment of sexually violent predators once they have been released from prison. After conducting your own research, form an opinion on this topic and present an argument reflecting your position for […]

Separation of powers is one of the most important principles in American government. Discuss why it is important to have a neutral and nonbiased Supreme Court. Also, is it possible to have such a thing as a neutral and unbiased court? Explain your position, and include and discuss relevant examples to support the discussion. Your […]

Select and explain four amendments that you feel have the most significance on the criminal justice system. In your response, please include a brief summary of a case that relates to the amendments you selected. At least two sources must be used for this assignment; one of which may be your textbook. Your response must […]

Read “Criminal law in the News” on p 47. What impact does the first amendment to the US constitution have upon the enactment of criminal statutes and the prosecution of offenders? When can words or speech form the basis for a criminal offense? 50-100 words. chapter attached. -Pages-.pdf

Public Reaction to Violence There are some acts of violence that capture our attention and interest more than others. In this assignment, you will explore an instance of violence that captured the nation's attention. On August 9, 2014, Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson, Missouri police office. The shooting and resulting protests […]