Final Examination For your Final Examination, review the “Trial of the Century” – OJ Simpson Video (52 minutes). Using the skills that you learned in this class to identify how it should be investigated, was it investigated completely, and what else could have been done for the case. The video clearly outlines methods utilized in […]
Is this empirical evidence to prove that stereotypes exist when it comes to prosecutors charging acquaintance rape?
Stereotypes Is this empirical evidence to prove that stereotypes exist when it comes to prosecutors charging acquaintance rape? Because this claim is institutional in nature, what precautions or policy changes would you suggest reducing this stereotype? How would you enforce this policy? No less than 200 words
Present your community-oriented policing program, including a specific program that addresses this phenomenon.
Imagine you are the chief of police of your local community and have decided to implement a community-oriented policing program. One of the issues confronting your community is a phenomenon found in some urban communities called Stop Snitching. Through the stop snitching project, we learned that many communities, police leaders, and prosecutors have been working […]
Discuss if the plea negotiations should be allowed in cases like this? What, if any, restrictions would you place on prosecutors entering plea agreements?
Sergio Robles, a diagnosed schizophrenic, shot and killed a Pasadena, California, police officer during a 2009 shootout. Robles, who would have likely faced the death penalty under ordinary circumstances, plead guilty to murder in exchange for a 40 year prison sentence. The plea agreement came after two years of investigation and three separate mental evaluations […]
There are many criteria that prosecutors might use to decide whether to proceed with a case or drop it. Do you believe prosecutors should have absolute discretion? Why or why not?
There are many criteria that prosecutors might use to decide whether to proceed with a case or drop it. Do you believe prosecutors should have absolute discretion? Why or why not? Two references are required for each discussion.