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1.) According to Harris v. United States (1968), the plain view doctrine permits law enforcement officers to observe, search and/ or seize evidence without a warrant or other justification. List the three prescribed requirements (according to the US Supreme Court) developed through court decisions over the years.
2.) When it comes to the First Amendment, "fighting words" and "threats" at times are at odds with the freedom of speech/expression. Choose ONE of the two cases below and provide an analysis of it from your perspective on whether you agree with the USSC or not?
- Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire
- Watts v. United States
3.)When it comes to the Fourth Amendment, "searches under the authority of a warrant" have specific limitation requirements, such as: scope and intensity. Choose ONE of these requirements and write a short paragraph explaining what it means. Also provide at least one US Supreme Court case reference that supports that requirement.
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4.) Review the information contained here and complete the question.
http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/probation-and-pretrial-services/probation-and-pretrial-officers-and-officer
Through its officers and other employees, the U. S. Probation and Pretrial Services System works to make the federal criminal justice process effective and the public safe. How is federal case investigation and offender supervision similar to ideas discussed in this chapter?
5.) https://www.vera.org/research/family-justice-program
Vera's Family Justice Program helps corrections, parole, and probation staff draw on families as a positive influence to bring about behavioral change in offenders and increase public safety. This five-minute video depicts how this approach is being implemented by corrections, parole, and probation in Oklahoma City. What do you think the strengths and weaknesses of this approach are? How would you know if it works?
6.) https://www.reentry.net/ny/
The first support network and information clearinghouse on prison and jail reentry, and the collateral consequences of criminal proceedings on individuals and families in New York State. This website aims to provide information for "people from arrest to reintegration". List two reasons why types of online resources are important to the reentry process.
7.) Recently, the county built an annex on the existing jail site to accommodate a boot camp program for young offenders. The boot camp was created through an agreement between the county and the state to divert convicted offenders between the ages of 16 and 18 from being sent to an already overcrowded prison system. The jail receives $45 per diem from the state for each boot camp participant, and it monitors offenders for six months after release from the program. As the jail division manager responsible for population control, you discover from admission data that judges in your district have started to sentence first-time offenders to the county boot camp as a condition of probation. In fact, of the 38 new participants in the boot camp program in the past few months, one-third were committed to the boot camp program by local judges after being convicted of minor property crimes. Consequently, in this period, the county lost $29,000 in revenue from state compensation that normally is used to offset operating costs for the boot camp program.
- What problems could surface if this trend continues?
- As the jail division manager, how would you handle the situation?
8.) https://nij.ncjrs.gov/multimedia/transcripts/nijconf2009-probation-plenary-spears.htm
Part 5 of a NIJ-sponsored plenary panel called "What Works in Corrections" is a 14- minute audio presentation by Tom Williams, Associate Director, Court Services and Offender Supervision in the District of Columbia. He addresses re-entry, the Second Chance Act, halfway houses, and other issues involving community corrections. Do you agree with Mr. Williams' comments about the relationship between livable wage and service-type jobs? What does Mr. Williams suggest about forging partnerships between the police and community-based corrections?
9.) https://ojp.gov/smart/
The SMART Office was authorized in the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, which was signed into law on July 27, 2006. The responsibilities of the SMART Office include guiding jurisdictions as they implement the Adam Walsh Act, and providing technical assistance to states, territories, Indian tribes, local governments, and public and private organizations. The SMART Office also tracks important legislative and legal developments related to sex offenders and administers grant programs related to their registration, notification, and management.
Navigate the web pages on SMART and review the tools and resources made available. Identify 10 facts you learned from the web page.
10.) https://www.nccdglobal.org/
The oldest nonprofit criminal justice research organization in America, NCCD conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations, and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency. Surf the web page then answer the question, "How is NCCD responding to the growing population of girls in the juvenile justice system?"
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11.) What is the probable cause hearing? What is its purpose? When is it required? How soon after arrest must the probable cause hearing be held?
12.) Can the Sixth Amendment right to counsel be waived? If so, what are the requirements for a valid waiver? Also, can a judge overrule a defendant’s decision to waive counsel?
13.) What is plea bargaining? Can a defendant plead guilty without plea bargaining? Explain the accused’s constitutional rights during plea bargaining.
14.) Summarize the voir dire process.
15.) Summarize two Supreme Court decisions that address compulsory process: one in favor of the defense and another against the defense.
16.) Explain the goals of sentencing. Identify several criteria used in determining the appropriate sentence. What constitutional rights exist during sentencing?