The Portfolio Project requires you to write a memorandum to a decision maker, such as the President of the United States, a member of Congress, a chairperson of the SEC, or a state governor, on how to reform corporate ethics in American business today. As we have seen, legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley has received considerable media attention but has not prevented significant catastrophes such as […]

In about 4 months, you will be graduating from the police academy. Your friend, Jim, works at the same precinct to which you are applying. You know that upon your employment with the law enforcement agency, you may be required to take a polygraph test with questions about prior arrests, drug use, or theft—any questions that could disqualify you as a police officer. Your friend tells you […]

This course exceeded my expectations, not really sure what ever to expect when starting a new class, but this course pushed me and was no walk in the park. I liked the discussion boards best, I feel they allowed me to use personal knowledge and connect with my fellow classmates. I can not offer any suggestions for improving this course. I think the future trends […]

While in law school, you are doing an internship as a judge’s clerk. You are working at your desk, and the judge is in his office talking to one of the state’s attorneys. You overhear the discussion regarding one of the defendants whose case will be heard in his courtroom today. You heard the judge making comments about the defendant’s character, saying “What a lowlife […]

During June and July of 1981, Taylor Rental Center rented pumps and sandblasting equipment for use on the M/V Courtney D, a seagoing vessel. Apparently, the vessel was owned Paramount Petroleum Corporation. When the request for the rental was submitted, Taylor checked the authorization to rent by telephoning the number given. The phone was answered by a business calling itself “Paramount,” and Taylor was instructed by phone to […]

You have been tasked to devise a program to address the needs of crime victims. To better understand what type of program to devise, you need to review some crime data. The crime data will help you to identify the various types of crimes being committed and how the various types of crime victims are impacted by their offenders. Select a source that compiles crime data. Describe why you […]

Suppose Josh Hartly is interested in purchasing a new car and visits his local auto dealer. In the course of his negotiations, he tells the salesperson that he wants the 3.2 liter V-6 engine, and not the 3.9 liter because he has concerns regarding the fuel economy of the 3.9 liter engine. Josh signs a contract agreeing to purchase a car with the 3.2 liter […]

Final Paper Focus of the Final Paper You are the manager of Acme Fireworks, a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks, puts on ground display fireworks, and large aerial display fireworks. The company started in the owner’s garage two years ago and now has 15 employees that you manage. The company started as a sole proprietorship, and the owner has never changed the entity. The owner […]

Final Paper Focus of the Final Paper You are the manager of Acme Fireworks, a fireworks retailer who sells fireworks, puts on ground display fireworks, and large aerial display fireworks. The company started in the owner’s garage two years ago and now has 15 employees that you manage. The company started as a sole proprietorship, and the owner has never changed the entity. The owner […]

In Chapter 4 of the text, our author talks about risk factors and protective factors. Select a juvenile of your choice or one that we have already studied (such as Greg Ousley, Colt Lundy, or Paul Gingerich from the video in Week One, “Young Kids, Hard Time”) and conduct a search for additional information on their case, their trial, and their situation. Give us a […]