Determining the right to counsel depends on the circumstances of a case. For this assignment, select and complete one of the three options below to demonstrate what you have learned about the right to counsel. Option 1: Right to Counsel Presentation Analyze two cases involving the right to counsel and document your observations in a…

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you articulate how a diverse or special population defendant’s rights at trial can be assured (ex: a deaf or elderly defendant). Discuss the pretrial process, jury selection (ex: voir dire), and determine how to insure this defendant is provided the rights to: · a speedy trial ·…

Utilizing your criminal justice prevention program- 1. Identify the crime prevention program you selected as your organization for this class and its goals The University of Mississippi’s Prison-to-College Pipeline Program (PTCPP) 2. Identify which Types of Costs, located on page 100 of our text, are present in your program. ( Fixed Costs: These expenses remain…

Using the case outline (Part I: How the Courts Address or Respect Our Rights as Citizens) you submitted in Week 6, prepare and submit a presentation, either a narrated PowerPoint, a Kaltura Video, or some other format approved by your instructor. Verify the presentation format with your instructor before starting work on this assignment. The…

1. Explain the importance of studying criminal justice organizations. Discuss the key benefits of studying these organizations, including insights into decision-making, policy development, organizational effectiveness, and the delivery of justice. Highlight how research in this area contributes to theoretical advancements, practical improvements, and the broader understanding of the criminal justice system’s role in society. Use…

Overview: In 2002, Laci Peterson, a pregnant woman from Modesto, California, went missing on Christmas Eve. Her husband, Scott Peterson, claimed he had gone fishing that morning. Suspicion quickly turned toward him due to inconsistencies in his story and his affair with another woman. Months later, the bodies of Laci and her unborn son were…

In this assignment, you will be introduced to what is required to defend and prosecute a case. Your team will present the prosecution and defense arguments for a case. Work together in your group to come to a consensus for your side. Take this opportunity to imagine yourself in the place of the defense or…

People of color include Hispanics/Latinos, African Americans, Asians, Native Americans, Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders, and those of two or more races. The 2020 Census revealed that most Americans are White Americans at 61.6%, Black Americans at 14.4%, and Hispanics or Latinos at 11.2% based on population (Census, 2020). By 2022, the Hispanic population of the US rose…

Read the article entitled, Federal criminal sentencing: Race-based disparate impact and differential treatment in judicial districts, included in this Module’s resources in your course Libguide. The Supreme Court case United States v. Booker, in which the Supreme Court held that mandatory guidelines for sentencing violated the Sixth Amendment, changed the way jurists sentenced offenders. As…

This module’s assigned reading by Bush and Matthews explores the distribution of federal funding for reintegration programs across the nation. Criminal justice professionals agree that more than one approach is necessary to address the emerging needs of the prison population. The assigned reading also explores the most prevalent recidivism reduction strategies in the U.S. Law…