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Name the prevailing parties in the trial court proceeding. Section One 10 points Using Traditional Westlaw only , locate the following case and provide the complete citation: 579 F.2d 1200 1. Name the prevailing parties in the trial court proceeding. 2. Name the trial court. Also name the appellate court. 3. What kind of case […]

Comprehensive Case Study Reports Prior to beginning work on this final paper, review the Week 3 Comprehensive Case Study Report Topic and Outline assignment and your discussions in Weeks 1, 3, and 4 that pertain to this final paper. For the final paper, you will take on the role of a death penalty mitigation expert

Why Do People Use Drugs? In general, any substance that alters the nervous system (network of nerve cells and fibers that transmit signals between different parts of the body; essentially, the body’s electrical wiring) and mind is con- sidered a drug. (Throughout the chapter, we’ll refer to the terms drug and substance interchangeably.) Certain drugs

Substance Abuse and Addiction: Terminology and Diagnosis 9.1 Introduction There is a long-established link between substance (anything that can alter an individual’s cognition or mood) use and criminal behavior (Bradford, Greenberg, & Motayne, 1992; Tonry & Wilson, 1990). However, as we will explore in this chapter, it is important to note that there is no

Do you think Greg has an addiction to alcohol? Introductory Case Study: Greg’s Alcohol Addiction Introductory Case Study: Greg’s Alcohol Addiction Greg is a 47-year-old construction worker and divorced father of two high school–aged children (whom he rarely sees). Greg enjoys his job and has an exemplary work record; in fact, he was recently awarded

Describe your selected problem for your community. (seeking employment) Imagine you are a local community leader and are bothered by problems facing individuals leaving prison and reentering your community. You do not feel your state or local community treats these individuals ethically and have decided to write a letter to your congressperson requesting their support

The Abner Louima Torture Case: Someone like Abner Louima could have been someone close to your father, brother, or uncle. What those police officers did to him was pure evil. Volpe was found quilty on theallegations. He received a 30-vear prison term without the possibility of parole on December 13, 1999. For aiding Volpe in

Week 5 Project: Trends in Capital Punishment One of the most controversial and current issues in criminal justice is capital punishment. As of June 2021, twenty-seven states and the Federal government allow the use of the death penalty. Twenty-two states and Washington D. C.  have abolished the death penalty, and the rate of executions in

Opioid Crisis and Violent Crimes Debate Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 9 in your textbook, read the webpage article Why the Opioid Epidemic May Have Fueled America’s Murder Spike: A Researcher Explains the Potential Link Between the Two Crises read the Forbes article Opioid Epidemic So Dangerous, Says CDC, It’s Finally

  Crime Scene Investigation Walk-Through Overview When you arrive on the scene of a crime, you must follow certain procedures to ensure the admissibility of evidence. For this assignment, you will use a case file of a real crime scene and assume the role of the crime scene investigator. You will create a presentation in which