There are several theories that explain why juveniles become delinquent. Some of the sociological theories include anomie, social disorganization, drift theory, and differential association theory. Locate a sociological theory (it does not have to be one of the theories listed previously), and explain that theory with its relation to juvenile delinquency. Please note that sociological theories relate to society and external influences over a juvenile, […]

A young Mexican-American man and his wife recently relocated to an upscale neighborhood in the suburbs of Chicago. Although the man speaks with a strong accent, he is fluent in English. The man works for a corporation in the area, and his family makes the average income for those living within that region of the state. Unfortunately, while looking for an apartment to rent, the […]

Choose any two of the theoretical traditions we have discussed (the Durkheimian, Marxian, and Weberian) and write a thoughtful essay comparing their strengths and weaknesses as theories of legal change. It will be useful for you to think about the following issues: How adequate are their descriptions of the legal systems they analyze? What variables do they use to account for the emergence of modern […]

The police conducted a second interview. As Suspect 2, Keith Hopkins, waited for the detective to speak to him again, he appeared to be deleting messages from his phone. As the second interview began, Hopkins admitted to hiding the stolen property from both victims inside his residence located at 1106 SE 9th Ave. He stated that the victim’s property was hidden in a laundry basket […]

Assignment 1: Criminal Conduct and Criminal LawDue Week 4 and worth 140 points According to the text, crime has been part of the human condition since people began to live in groups. Ancient documents indicate that conduct we now call murder, theft, or robbery was identified as criminal by civilizations that existed thousands of years ago. Criminal laws regulate human conduct and tell people what […]

The U.S. criminal justice system has been forced to deal with increased demands for less governmental social control and an inability to continue to finance the punishments enacted over the last 40 years. The interesting criminal justice paradox is that conservatives who argue for less governmental oversight of the private sector seek greater levels of control for those who they deem have violated the social […]

The Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned (February, 2006) recommended that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) establish a National Exercise and Evaluation Program (NEEP). By extension, the NEEP designated the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) as a way to standardize exercise planning and execution across governmental levels and sectors. Not all nongovernmental organizations use HSEEP in full or even partially. However, communities, states, […]

On Friday, July 30, 2010, the silent alarm rings from the local bank that is located at 1234 E. 42nd Street. The 911 center also receives calls that that bank doors are locked and shots have been fired. All available patrol units, SWAT, and special forces head to the scene. Upon arrival, your units realize that this was an active bank robbery in progress. After a […]

If I were appointed chief executive of a law enforcement agency, I would try to implement a combination of the administrator and the top cop style. The administrator is an important and useful executive style because it really focuses on the planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling of the department. I also chose this because I think it is important to encourage further education and […]

The state legislature and the U.S. Congress define specific criminal offenses using the general principles of criminal law as a guide. For example, in Texas, a section of the penal code might begin as follows: “An actor commits the offense of x if he intentionally . . . .” This ensures that any person reading the statutory section from a state crimes code, which is […]