Criminal Case Scenario

AOJ 110-Criminal Justice Term Paper

Research Paper: Students will write a paper evaluating a real criminal case scenario that includes the three major components of the Criminal Justice System.

The final research paper is due on October 08, 2017. The paper will be 3-5 pages in length to include (title page, and reference page are not included in the page count), typed and double-spaced with a font size of 12, and has a minimum of four references. Only the APA (American Psychological Association) style of documentation is acceptable. Descriptions and examples of the APA style can be found at Purdue OWL.

The paper should cover complete elements of the process of the criminal justice system. These items should be written in sections with the following titles and elements:

Introduction

Summarize the facts of the case (who, what, where and when)
Summarize the investigative process-which law enforcement agency investigated the case (types of evidence gathered in the case etc.)

Court

Describe the Court proceedings
Arraignment
Prosecution & Defense
Trial and/or guilty plea
Sentencing-address the sentence ordered by the Court

Corrections

Discuss whether the correctional process for the offender
Where were they designated if ordered imprisoned.
Research facts about the institution

Discussion and Conclusion

If you were the judge in this case what would be your decision?
Explain your reasoning for your independent judicial decision.

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