February 29th, 2020 
McBride (2018) argues that civil asset forfeiture is unjust unconstitutional, and that “Revenue collection is fundamentally incompatible with traditional law enforcement functions.” He proposes three potential areas for reform: (i) asset forfeiture, (ii) law enforcement funding, and (iii) municipal reforms. If the state legislature could only prioritize one of these reforms due to political opposition, which would you advocate for and why?
Category: Law
Election And Voting And Media Assignment
2020 will see another presidential election! Did you see the pun there (2020, see)? For this assignment, prepare a short write up about who the presidential candidates for 2020 are and what forms of media, including social media, that you are seeing. Include in your write up if there are any of the ads that are resonating with you in terms candidate electability.
Does Media Help Or Hurt Your Understanding?
Welcome to Week 8. One of the ways we as citizens find out about what is happening in politics is through the media. In fact, the US Constitution mentions the role of media and provides for its protections. Does media in your opinion, help or hurt your understanding of political issues?
What would be the danger of not having the press in terms of knowing about political issues that are of importance to us?
Dr. Branch
Business entities
Kelly and Karla were roommates at Lynn University and graduated last May. While on a post-graduation celebration trip to Costa Rica, the two women began exploring the idea of opening a restaurant on South Beach in Miami, Florida. Neither has any previous experience in starting or operating a restaurant, but both have extensive connections in the Miami-Dade area because of the many friends they made while attending Lynn. They intend to attract health-minded, college-age students to their new restaurant, The SoBe Health Hut. Kelly and Karla agree that each will invest equally in terms of time and money. However, in addition to these equal contributions, another $100,000 is essential for the restaurant to succeed.
1) Explain the key elements of and the differences between a sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited liability partnership, a corporation. (65%)
2) What type of the above four business entities is best suited for The SoBe Health Hut and why? In your answer, explain who will manage the store and what personal liabilities will Kelly and Karla face and why? (35%)
You shall be graded on your complete and proper explanations, research and language usage, all as noted below. The report must be no more than 1,000 words and is to be submitted in typed, double-spaced form. A report that does not follow this form will be deducted per the grading rubric.
Assignment 2: The Gig Economy
Uber is largely hailed as the advent of the gig economy, which is the idea that people will not work for any one employer but instead will work on projects for any variety of companies desiring their services. While creating a new type of entrepreneurship for individuals, it raises a host of new legal questions for companies around the law of agency.
An investment firm has asked you to evaluate Ubers legal exposure due to the conduct of its drivers.
Write an interoffice memo in which you do the following:
Summarize the main principles of agency law.
Analyze the circumstances under which Uber might be liable for the conduct of its drivers.
Identify the steps Uber can take, if any, to limit its legal exposure due to the conduct of its drivers.
Use at least three quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable reference, and proprietary websites do not qualify as academic resources
Intro To Criminal Law
Chapter Five:
1) Why is it important that a defendant be competent to stand trial? Should the government be allowed to force a defendant to take medication to make him/her competent to stand trial? What are the rules in your state for determining competency?
2)
Read: Woman Accused Of Killing Daughter In Murder-Suicide Attempt.
What are the important factors regarding this case? What burden does the defendant have in pleading guilty but mentally ill? Is this an appropriate defense for the case?
Chapter Six:
3) .
Read: article on the issue of self-defense in the trial of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin. The discussion includes questions important to the plea of self-defense.
What are the important issues to the self-defense plea in this case? Do you agree or disagree with the jurors? Why? Remember, do not respond in first person. All responses must be in third person, supported by sources, not opinion.
Chapter Eight:
4)
View: YouTube video on giving Nutraloaf to prisoners and lawsuits related to this practice. What requirements should prisons have regarding the food given to prisoners? Is it cruel and unusual punishment to feed inmates Nutraloaf? What has the Supreme Court said about such cases?
5) A prisoner is chained to a hitching post for seven hours without a water break or bathroom break. Why does this treatment violate the Eighth Amendment?
Ethics In Criminal Justice 4 Essay
- Find a current event (less than one year old) regarding an ethical issue within a local law enforcement agency. The agency can be at any “level” (local, state, or federal), as long as the unethical act(s) occurred locally (i.e. within your personal jurisdiction).
- Discuss the ethical violation(s) in detail (what happened?).
- Explain how you, as a supervisor, would handle that situation. What would you recommend?
Criminal Justice
YOU HAVE TO USE THE BOOK !
How many Individuals, if any does it take for a Criminal Act to be performed?
What Theory and Theorist proposed an explanation of the dynamics in a Criminal Act performance? List the Theory and Theorist.) – Do you agree/disagree with the hypothesis in explaining criminal activity? – Provide an example in support of your response.
Attention Catherine Owns
Instructions
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
APA formatting rules will be followed for this assignment, including in-text citations and reference page.
Final Project – Case Study
Your assignment is to read the Case Study document in the Course Content. This document describes a homicide case that includes crime scene sketches, a list of evidence at the scene and the results of specific analysis, photographs of the scene, preliminary and follow-up investigative reports, a list of investigative contacts and suspects. You should assume that there are some constitutional challenges to the case in the form of a motions hearing. Evidence such as confessions and physical/forensic evidence will be challenged by the defense.
You will write a report that addresses the issues and problems listed. References must include course instructional material and at least three external scholarly sources that support the points you make in the report. Your paper must include the following:
discussion of the crime scene investigation and analysis of the evidence at the scene
discussion of investigative steps and strategies involved in this homicide investigation
discussion of both interviews of witnesses and interrogation of suspects
explanations to counter defense efforts to suppress evidence (constitutional challenges)
an analysis of what you learned in class and how it was applied in this case, including any glaring differences between the text and the application process
discuss the application of modern scientific techniques and technology to investigative processes
The list above is to be used only as guidance in collecting information for the final product; items above are not to be listed and/or used as topical items in the final paper.
Formatting Requirements
Your report should include the following:
an introductory section that explains the purpose of the paper
your reflections on the agency and its administration
the body of the paper, addressing the previously mentioned factors
Paper should be a minimum of 2,500 to 3,000 words (ten to twelve pages)
Double space
12 pt. font
1 margins
Use APA citations for all sources
Include reference page using APA format guidelines (not included in word count)
Additionally –
- Create a cover page for your assignment (not included in word count)
- Include your name
- Course title and number
- Project title
- Date of submission
See above this project description for Project Documents
Start Date
Feb 23, 2020 12:00 AM
Due Date
Mar 2, 2020 11:59 PM
Attachments
CCJS341 Case Study Supplemental Materials.pdf (1.14 MB)
CCJS341Crimescenephotos_1_AAProject (1).docx (3.41 MB)
CCJS341Crimescenephotos_2_AAProject (1).docx (7.61 MB)
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Rubric Name: A MODEL Rubric for CCJS Projects – Max points
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria
Equivalent to an A
Equivalent to a B
Equivalent to a C
Equivalent to a D or F
Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points
20 points
The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.
Points available: 18-20
17.9 points
Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.
Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points
In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.
Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points
The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.
Points available D: 12 -13.9
Points available F: 11.9
/ 20
Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points
20 points
Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 18-20
17.9 points
Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description
Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points
The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description
Points available D: 12-13.9
Points available F: 0-11.9
/ 20
Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points
10 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.
Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Assignment is missing major elements,
Points available D:6 – 6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
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Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points
10 points
Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Terminology is correct in all uses.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.
Most terminology references are correctly applied.
Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points
Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.
Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project
Points available D: 6-6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
/ 10
Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points
10 points
Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.
Points available: 9-10
8.9 points
Organization is clear and does not distract from the projects content.
Points available: 8-8.9
7.9 points
Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the projects content.
Points available: 7-7.9
6.9 points
Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader.
Points available D: 6-6.9
Points available F: 0-5.9
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Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points
15 points
Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect.
Points available 13.5-15
13.4 points
Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed.
Points available: 12-13.4
11.9 points
Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
10.4 points
Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly.
Points available D: 9 – 10.4
Points available F: 0-8.9
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General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points
15 points
No or minor English and grammar usage errors.
Points available 13.5-15
13.4 points
A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.
Points available 12-13.4
11.9 points
Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or grammar.
Points available: 10.5-11.9
10.4 points
Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.
Points available D: 9 – 10.4
Points available F: 0-8.9
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Quiz 3.2W –
INSTRUCTIONS: This Quiz is connected to the topic of JE 3.
This is a writing activity for Unit 3, Lesson 2 where you learned to write comparisons.
You only use one of the methods and you need to submit only ONE of these three possible methods of organization illustrating how you will organize JE 3.
Click on one of the links that you would like to use for the outline of JE 3, and follow the steps in order to complete this quiz.
Topic : JE 3 – The World We Know Today
