What barriers exist for women in their attempts to leave a battering relationship?   You must use your textbook and one additional reading from the textbook and/or another source.  Also you must find a video online that illustrates your ideas and include a link to that video.  Please explain why you chose that video to share with […]

Read the Case on Point section on page 4 of your textbook: Orenthal James (O.J.) Simpson.  Using terminology from chapter 1, identify the differences between O.J.'s two cases and explain how the juries were able to reach two different verdicts.  Additionally, research online to find another case with similar outcomes (not guilty criminally, but guilty civilly).  Provide […]

Why do many victims of rape and sexual assault fail to identify themselves as victims of a crime? You must use your textbook and one additional reading from the textbook and/or another source. Remember that your post must be at least 300 words  You need to use one additional outside source besides your textbook to […]

Instructions Expert Witness Challenge  Your fire agency has been asked to assist in a criminal case involving arson, and you are helping to prepare your colleagues for serving as expert witnesses. You will use create a brief training that outlines the courtroom expectations so your colleagues will be prepared. The training should include the following […]

research Florida's current statutes regarding parental liability, read the article linked below and answer the questions that follow. http://www.npr.org/2014/12/16/371264533/should-parents-be-legally-responsible-for-childrens-serious-crimes Should parents be responsible for the acts of their children?  Why or why not? Are Florida's current laws strong enough? (provide a link to the statutes you found). If so, why?  If not, what would you add […]

What is your perception of what law is and how criminal law applies in modern society? Comment on the “Criminal law in the News” on pages 4-5 of the text or provide a link and your thoughts about a recent news story connected with criminal law. 50-100 words.  Textbook provided

For this assignment, keep in mind that for law enforcement agencies to be successful in the future, it is more important than ever for municipalities and departments to identify, recruit, and employ a well-trained and professional police force. From making arrests, to using proper force, to understanding technological devices, to dealing with individuals with mental […]

   Overview In the Article Critique Assignments, you will systematically and objectively critique criminal justice-related research articles to understand published research. You will critique the strengths and weaknesses of peer-reviewed journal articles and carefully analyze arguments and points in the article. You will develop the technical writing skill of critiquing while furthering critical thinking application […]

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the right to a jury trial in criminal prosecutions. Many criminal cases today are resolved through plea bargaining. However, if a case proceeds to trial, the defendant must make the decision of whether they want a trial by jury or a bench trial (in which a judge […]

To begin this discussion, think about your career goals. Write down three to five questions you have about the career center and/or the career you wish to pursue. Then, go to the SNHU Career page and the SNHU CJ Mentor Council page and explore the career resources available to you. Spend time looking over some […]