Assigned Reading: Thistlewaite and Wooldredge, Part 2 Chapter 5, Sentencing Guidelines: Can a sentence scheme be developed to reduce inequities in prison sentences? pp. 224-233. After reading the article answer the following questions in a discussion posting: You must also comment on two of your classmate's postings by the end of the week. 1. Do […]

Scenario: The country of Perelandra has recently begun enriching uranium for what it claims are peaceful purposes. Perelandra has tenuous relations with its regional neighbor, Narnia. Newly acquired, reliable MASINT has indicated that Perelandra is likely enriching uranium at a level that suggests their capability to construct nuclear weapons. Narnia has publicly stated that if […]

Discussion Board Topic: Explain the Strickland ruling and describe how a criminal defendant should frame his argument if s/he believes that his or her attorney was ineffective. Discussion Board Guidelines:   After reading the opinion in Strickland, explain the Court’s final holding – what is the rule of law in this case and how did […]

 discuss whether you believe personal or societal factors have the biggest influence on juvenile delinquency. Next, identify one specific personal characteristic or societal factor that you believe most accurately explains what contributes to juvenile delinquency. Briefly defend the personal characteristic or societal factor you selected by explaining why it is more accurate than other theories […]

Each year, the intelligence community establishes national security priorities. To help gain an understanding of prioritization Please choose one agency DIA, CIA, FBI, NSA. Then pick three main priorities to focus on in the upcoming fiscal year. The priorities should reflect the agency’s mission as well as current threats against the United States. Also, explain […]

When are government officials required to read a person his or her Miranda rights?  Remember to include an analysis of what constitutes “in custody” and “interrogation” under the Miranda law.  For this discussion, outline the “rules” for government agents under the Court’s ruling in Miranda and include definitions for the key terms within that ruling. […]

  Explain your background that examines and describes your own cultural heritage. 1) Do you have traditions? 2) Do you speak a different language or dialect at home? 3) How do you feel now that you are "away from home" – what has become most important to you? 2 references and apa format. you may […]

  Analyze the Development of Narcissism Diagram. Select one of the following cases and research the case online: Sandy Hook school shooting Columbine High School shooting Virginia Tech school shooting

  Research the approach that is used in your community with juveniles that commit crimes (retributive, rehabilitative or restorative). Discuss the approach and how it compares with the restorative approach. Which approach do you prefer. Do you think a restorative approach is best? 

Some people within the federal government argue that the intelligence cycle oversimplifies the intelligence process. Create a new version of the intelligence cycle and please be detailed on how any of the new cycles will better represent the intelligence process.