Suspect College Essays Samples For Students

Introduction

People commit a variety of crimes on a daily basis. Some crimes are minor incidents that do not have an extensive consequence or sentence to uphold by the offender. There are crimes that are committed that are in a higher bracket and these crimes have a more serious sentence. People often commit a crime for a number of reasons. Some crimes committed were not even done by the person who was charged in the incident. There needs to be proof or evidence that can place the alleged criminal at the crime scene when it accrued. It is important that ...

One of the hallmarks of the US criminal law is the extent of protections afforded to criminal defendants. While a large body of criminal procedure has been developed and refined through case law, the US Constitution lays the foundation for procedural protections that are guaranteed to a criminal defendant. Law enforcement at all levels are required to adhere to such protections and guarantees. The reason that such projections and safeguards are so important for a criminal defendant is to prevent the government from abusing its power. In most cases, a criminal defendant will have considerably fewer resources and means ...

The guidelines surrounding the whole concept of interrogation were enunciated by the United States Supreme Court in the celebrated landmark decision case of Miranda v Arizona. Popularly referred to as the Miranda warnings, the police, who are arresting persons are required to abide by the guidelines enshrined there in when conducting interrogation. These guidelines are only applicable to the police in two circumstances. These circumstances include when a suspect is either under police custody or is in custodial interrogation. It is the latter circumstance that is of interest to us in this instance. Before proceeding to examine the ...

Eyewitness identification evidence plays a great role in a trial and in deciding whether a suspect is a culprit or an innocent person. Mistaken identifications can lead to accusing innocent people or releasing a guilty person. That is why it is extremely important to take the eyewitness identification procedure seriously and to create the appropriate conditions for the witness to make the right choice. One of the ways to obtain eyewitness identification evidence is a lineup. In this paper, I am going to provide some recommendations for the procedure described in the task. My arguments will be based on ...

Introduction

The United States Constitution can be described as the highest law of the land. During court proceedings, the constitution is the supreme law that is applicable in determining the outcome of criminal litigation, but other laws arise from the Amendments to the Constitution. The United States Constitution often guides how the government should function, the jurisdiction of the presidency, American Congress, and the Supreme Court. It is, however, paramount to note that all American states have their own Constitutions that they enact and follow, but the federal constitution is considered the highest law that overrides other state laws in ...

In this presentation, I will be making a presentation to the court seeking an arrest warrant against one Damien Jones following the murder of Paul “Shorty” Alcorn. I have sufficient evidence to enable me to present a prima facie case against the said accused person. That evidence ranges from police reports regarding the homicide, police reports regarding the robbery with violence; we have forensic reports and also the analysis of the forensic reports. In the analysis of the forensic reports, we will be looking at the various pieces of evidence including documentary evidence. We also have the various property records of ...

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What issues are raised by this fact pattern? How would you resolve them?
A peeping Tom is someone who likes to spy on other people as they are going on with their private business. This could be mostly when a couple is engaging in sexual activity and this can be either in the confines of their own homes or even in public places (Roberson, 2009). It becomes an illegal action when one peeps into private homes, this is because he is going against the rights and freedom that the constitution, which states that people have the right to privacy ...

Introduction

Computer forensics is a growing branch in the field of computer science and information technology. Occasionally, organizations, big or small, would require an audit of their information systems (Carrier, 2005). This is where the computer forensic experts come in.

This paper is meant to give a clear understanding of some of the tasks involved in computer forensics. Description of activities and tasks involved in investigation, documentation as well as reporting has been captured in the paper. The last part of the paper is a brief analysis of expert witness’s challenges as well as a sample courtroom scenario.

Types of equipment that should be packed in a field tool kit and the rationale behind the choices

The tool kit for the ...

Differences between an Interview and Interrogation

The process of an interview is conducted in a very cordial manner and the witness or the subject is placed in a psychological and physical comfortable condition. The person is also free from custody, and mostly it may e a request or a compulsory by the investigator. Interrogation, on its part, is conducted in a custody or interrogation room, where there is psychological and physical pressure.

Briefly describe the:

A) Good Guy-Bad Guy Approach: involves both intimidation of the suspect (bad guy) with threatening and belligerent behavior and the behavior of calmness and supportive (good guy) in order to get a more accurate result.
B) Factual Approach: ...

What is the Constitutional issue being decided in this case (as delineated by Chief Justice Warren in section I)?

The Constitutional issue being decided in this case as delineated by Chief Justice Warren in section I is on interrogation, and the issues it has the capacity to bring with it. It involved the questioning of the defendants by the police in a room in which the defendants were completely cut from the outside world, while in police custody. The defendants were not informed of their rights at the onset of the interrogations. Oral admissions were elicited through the questions used during the interrogation process. The police ended up forcing the defendants to confess for a crime that they ...

The case of Marron v. United States, 275 U.S. 192, 196 (1927) underscores the significance of reasonable particularity of the details of an item included in a search warrant for it to meet the Fourth Amendment requirements. Here, it was stated that “the requirement that warrants shall particularly describe the things to be seized makes general searches under them impossible and prevents the seizure of one thing under a warrant describing another”. Hence, using this standard, the car may be described as being a four-wheeled car painted blue in color with clear or transparent window panes.
With regards to ...

Identification Procedures Line ups and Show ups

The Lineup is a technique that is used in criminal investigations and is an act where the police shows an individual who has witnessed a crime, nevertheless the person is a victim or not, a line of people and require that the witness recognizes the perpetrator among them or not.
Why lineup and not only showing the suspect to the witness? Science (cognitive psychology) and practice have proved that mental processes like attention and memory are quite relative and uncertain phenomena. Imagine that the witness saw a woman with blond short hair and green skirt quickly going out from ...

Interview and Interrogation

The terms interview and interrogation refer to two distinct components in the process involving the investigation of a crime. The interview is an informal and preliminary event. It usually happens as early as the first responders reaching the crime scene do. The interview is more relevant to uncovering the information pertaining to the crime itself. Witness identification is the primary function of police interviews. The information pertaining to the crime is usually extracted from witnesses during an interview. Interrogation is a byproduct of interviews. Interrogations use the information obtained from witnesses during interviews to determine suspects who were responsible ...

The Verdict

As a juror on this case, there is an abundance of information, testimony and evidence to take into account. I would like to begin this case analysis by first stating my verdict and then describing why. Based on the Prosecution’s testimony, I find the Defendant/suspect of the bank robbery of Small Town Bank guilty beyond reasonable doubt. My decision was formed based on the circumstances of the crime and pursuit, forensic findings, and what evidence was found useful when reaching the guilty verdict.

Circumstances of the Crime

I do believe that the suspect is the bank robber due to numerous and varying circumstances. ...

One of the most interesting facts that I learned from the academy was how patrolling worked. Before the academy, I was under the assumption that police officers randomly drove around neighbors to look for suspects and other criminal before. However, now I see that there is a define set of protocols that the officers are following when it comes to patrolling neighborhoods. For instance, there is a proactive and reactive approach when it comes to patrolling neighborhoods. Proactive is when the police officers are patrolling the neighborhood themselves to see if they can find any laws being broken or ...

Introduction

The use of excessive force by police officers has been on the rise over the last couple of years. This is evident by the numerous amount of police brutality cases recorded and uploaded on the social media by onlookers and witnesses (Fyfe, 2010). In the effort to subdue a suspect, the actions of a police officer can drastically escalate and transform to become illegal in various situations. According to an article posted on ABC News, a police officer in Philadelphia was recorded while kicking and physically beating a suspect who was involved in a shootout with the officers. Another ...

The fourth amendment to the US Constitution provides and ensures one of the fundamental human rights. This amendment guarantees freedom against unreasonable search and seizure by public servants and officials or any other agents of the US government. In order to conduct search and seizures legally, such officials and governmental agents are required to have reasonable ground, on the basis of which they receive specific warrant.
There are many cases concerning this constitutional amendment that were considered and decided by the US Supreme Court. And the landmark decision in this sphere is Tennessee v. Garner. According to the ...

Difference between republic and democracy

Republic
A republic can be said to be a government that does not have a monarch. The other definition is that it is a form of government in which the affairs of the state are a matter of the public and the public officers are usually elected and not appointed. Nepal became a federal democratic republic in the first half of the 21st century after 240 years under the monarch. The republic is usually a sovereign state but there are some instances where there are sub-sovereign states. Good examples of republic states are the United States, Russia and France. In a republic state the head ...

Interrogation

Interrogation
In regard to interrogation, law enforcement officials have some questionable methods that are used when interviewing a suspect for a crime that has occurred. The class room text mentions many methods that police utilize when dealing with a potential suspect during their investigation for crimes committed. The scenario presented regarding the possible rape and murder suspect exhibits several aspects of what a typical interrogation may look like. Although the methodology behind the law enforcement’s legal rights to lie during the interrogation process may seem unethical and questionable, it is allowed in each and every case that is ...

How Does the Strategic Use of Evidence Assist in the Detection of Deception?

The years past have shown important milestones when it comes to uncovering truth and deception in many areas of life, including in various fields such as law, research, medicine, and politics, among others. Experts reveal that deception is a result of a psychological issue on the individual committing the deceptive action. This paper will focus on clearly identifying what the concept of deception is as well as provide methods on eliciting truth and uncover dishonesty and fraud through the strategic use of evidence. Different tactics on how to do this will also be presented where, using the different techniques ...

Criminal Law

This is the first paper that I will be completing for Orlando Police Department. This police department was accredited in 1993, under the Florida Statute 943.125. It was during this time that the joint forces of Florida Police Chiefs Association and Florida Sheriff Association established an independent law enforcement accreditation program. It is through accreditation that establishes the system in order to keep a soaring level of professionalism. The department was certified by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation in 1997 after becoming an accredited police agency. Before its accreditation, the agency was asked to comply with several standards ...

Introduction

Deception is the act of telling a deliberate lie or giving some misleading information deliberately. It is a very common act within the society, and self-reporting researches have shown that every person tells approximately two lies per day and tells a lie once in every four, social interactions (Albrechtsen, 2010). Bearing in mind that the decisions made in the criminal justice system has severe consequences on an individual, there raises the question of whether deception is ethical within this system, and whether the end justifies the means. This paper aims at investigating deception by the investigation officers within the criminal justice system ...

Discussion 5

Introduction
The primary goal of every investigating officer is to apprehend the perpetrator before he/she strikes again. Hence, the police will look to push for swift solving of cases. However, while the attitude of police should receive commendation, their motives can wrongfully convict innocent people. Zealous crime fighting often leads to the suffering of innocent people. From the time a crime happens, police officers will be under pressure to solve the crime. The pressure from office bearers and superiors will increase depending on the nature of the crime. This pressure often translates into police misconduct during eyewitness identification lineups ( ...

Introduction

The Boston Marathon is one of the oldest running marathons in United States history. Many people participate in the race which was established in the memory of two battles in history that started what we know now as the revolutionary war. In 2013 this marathon ran as scheduled however, at the end of the marathon something happened that would change the history of the event as we know it. As the marathon concluded and racers reached the finish line two explosions were detonated which resulted in the injury of 260 people and the death of three others. The bombing ...

A photo lineup is a procedure used by law enforcers wherein photographs are presented to the victim or witness of a crime to identify a suspect. According to the Office of Justice programs, the procedure for conducting a photo lineup should be as follows:
- Only one photo of the suspect should be included in the lineup.
- The photos of the fillers in the lineup must fit the general description of the perpetrator as described by the witness.
- If the suspect has several photos available, the photo that should be included is that which is nearest to his ...

Miranda v. Arizona (1966) was a landmark case that led to the protections afforded suspects against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment of the constitution being clearly spelt out and extended. Though this right had constitutional protection beforehand, the Warren court held that while confessions made while in police custody may be superficially voluntary, the environment in such a scenario may, in fact, compel a suspect to confess. The Court held that "the modern practice of in-custody interrogation is psychologically rather than physically oriented" and that "the blood of the accused is not the only hallmark of an unconstitutional inquisition (Miranda, 1966). The ...

Deception by the Investigating Officer in the Investigative, Interrogative, and Testimonial Processes

Deception is a deliberate act to mislead people involved in criminality. Deception acts as a balance between disclosing enough information that satisfies the interrogator while hiding any information that can lead to detection. Interrogators control the information and impression management to maximize the detection of deception. The strategy of deception prepares and recounts fictitious accounts of a target event. Investigators rely on deception as a chief tool to lure culprits to give them facts related to crimes. Police interrogators often rely on psychological procedures that use deception as a key component. The interrogation procedures encourage rational people to make rational decisions in the context ...

John Agard’s, ‘Checking out Me History’ is an intricately written poem pointing out on the observation of the English Curriculum as biased to only white people. In the poem, Agard notes that all the English literature, is written by white people for white people. He reveals that the Curriculum intentionally leaves out, distorts and hides important information about black women and men who similarly deserve to be recognized (Seeto 2009). His analysis portrays the fact that controlling what people learn about their past, controls their thoughts, self- identity, and the present (Seeto 2008).
There are wide varieties ...

While the common idea of a police-suspect encounter is that the suspect has done something wrong, there are a number of circumstance where it is the officer who will be found to have acted improperly or without appropriate legal authorization. Civil liability, is one of the two forms of legal redress that police officers may face when they fail to perform their assigned duties, act negligently, or abuse their authority (Kaci, 1998). Civil liability, as opposed to criminal liability, refers to the power of an injured party to sued a defendant for compensatory (monetary), equitable, and declaratory relief.
In ...

Introduction

Criminology refers to the branches of Sociology and Law which are focused on the way a country comes together to institute their criminal justice system and deal with crime and criminals to ensure the harmony of the society. Every society has its own system of detecting, trying and convicting criminals. The purpose of this essay is to examine the main institutions of the criminal justice system of England and Wales. This will include the identification of the roles of the different institutions and how they work together to achieve control and reduce crime in the country.
Officially, the aim ...

Write an essay that considers the criminal process from arrest through sentencing and appeal. Identify and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the process along each step in the process. In your evaluation, discuss how these weaknesses might be corrected. What factors push against their correction? Also, assess how factors external to the criminal justice system such as budgetary and political realities impact the identified strengths and weaknesses.

Introduction

Criminal process known otherwise as criminal procedure is characterized by three phase of pre-trial, during trial and after trial. Most often criminal process is set in motion upon arrest of ...

Many are the times that the incidences of police shooting suspects have been documented and resulted in public outcry nationwide. In most instances, the suspects shot have been established not to be armed contrary to the positions that the police may have taken thus making such shootings amount in wanton violence (Saint Louis University Law Journal, 2016). The police usually use force which in this case may refer to the firing of a gun in situations aimed at preventing suspects from escaping, or in regards to defending themselves or other officers from possible harm or risk of death.
There ...

ANALYSIS OF CUPP V MURPHY

ANALYSIS OF CUPP V MURPHY

Observation
The police acted in the right manner by conducting a search for physical evidence on Murphy without his permission for the suspect acted in a suspicious manner. Letting Murphy go without conducting a test on the evidence on the finger nails could lead to a possible destruction of evidence. The police thus acted against any case of destruction of evidence.

Fine point

The police conducting a search for physical evidence from the suspect without the suspect’s permission was found to be unconstitutional. However, circumstances that may lead to destruction of evidence forced the police ...

United States Constitution is the fundamental law of the United States having the highest legal force. The American Constitution was adopted in September 17, 1787 at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia and subsequently ratified by all then existing thirteen American states. It is considered the world's first constitution in the modern sense. It consists of seven articles, for the duration of the Constitution there have been adopted twenty-seven amendments, which are its integral part. The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments are considered as important amendments for people, as they protect them from different kinds of discrimination.
The Fourth Amendment ...

Criminal Law

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Question No. 1
The use of less lethal weapons such as the pepper spray and conducted energy devices or CEDs, such as the Taser had been widely popular in the police force. The use of Taser increased in significantly for the past decade and reports have shown that 15,000 law enforcement and military agencies make use of these less lethal weapons. However, the use of Tasers had created a controversy in relation to allegations of overuse, intentional infliction of harm to the accused and in-custody deaths. Some claim that police commit intentional abuse of these ...

Define class characteristics and list two (2) examples. Define individual characteristics and list two (2) examples. From the following photos, discuss the class and individual characteristics.

ANSWER:

Scenario: You arrive at a breaking and entering to process the scene. The glass to the back door of the residence is broken and it appears that the suspect may have cut his thumb or finger. The suspect has taken a lap top computer that was sitting on the dining room table. No other items are missing from the residence. The suspect exited through the back door.
List and describe the 3 main types ...

Interpretive

• What effect does Watson’s narration have on the reader’s perceptions of Holmes?
ANSWER:
Watson’s narration affects the reader’s perception of Holmes in that it makes it easier for the readers to believe that Holmes is more than just a character in a book while still maintaining the mystery of his identity.

SUPPORT:

“How on earth did you know that?” I asked in astonishment. (p 17)
Holmes was not a difficult man to live with. He was quiet in his ways, and his habits were irregular. (p 21)
My surprise reached a climax, however, when I found I found ...

Interview contamination is an occurrence that happens when investigators negatively impact the process of interviewing. The resultant outcome is that the interviewee ends up providing inaccurate information. Contamination may from time to time interfere with the subject’s ability to assist in the investigation at hand effectively. Memory contamination often impedes the process of truth investigation and might end up compromising the case being investigated. From the innumerable studies conducted by memory experts such as Elizabeth Loftus, astounding results have been arrived at regarding the capacity of false memory implantation in a person’s mind.
Age, occupation, gender and ...

I MIKE LARSON state under oath that:
I have been a special Agent of the police station located 450 110 Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 for approximately five years. I have the necessary authority to carry out investigation of crimes involving theft. All the information that I submit in this affidavit is a consequence of the investigations that I have carried out and communicated to me by other officers involved in the investigation.
I have compelling reasons to believe that there is probable cause to issue a search warrant for the vehicle belonging to Joe A. and identified as ...

In his March 8, 2016 article in the Washington Post, entitled “The FBI and NYPD make peace, focusing on fighting terrorism and not each other”, journalist Adam Goldsmith reports on the evolving relationship between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD). According to Goldsmith, the relationship between the two law enforcement agencies has never been particularly friends. However, as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks (9/11) in New York City, the relationship had, until recently, become particularly adversarial (Goldsmith). In the aftermath of the attacks, the NYPD established its ...

The ethical debate whether the use of torture to get information is justifiable or not remains a hot topic among many philosophers. The issue in the minds of most people has always been whether the critical information obtained from the torture justifies the evil act the terror suspect is subjected too. Most authorities will justify torture with the end result. Terrorism has always been an evil perpetrated against innocent people by groups with different motivations. Authorities will always argue they hold the responsibility to protect their citizens at any cost.
The quandary in the whole scenario has always been ...

Introduction

Criminal law and even general law enforcement have several rules and regulations that are implemented in order to procure a more stable and relatively just and safe environment for the people of a country. The Constitution allows several statutes which determine how criminals and deviants are supposed to be treated. This is important so that their treatment and procedure of treatment serve as a deterrent for the rest of the people, and they are able to understand how truthfully justice has been served. There are several domains of this procedure as described in criminal law and comes under search ...

A.) First and foremost, the police department must have a clear office-wide ethical police all officers and staff must comply with. Second, the department should also have a program of continuing ethical educational requirements that all officers, leaders and staff must periodically complete to either stay employed or have the opportunity for promotion. These two elements are needed to: inform officers of their ethical duties, underline that the department takes its officers ethical responsibilities seriously and will not tolerate failures to comply, and provide officers with continuous refreshers on the ever changing ethical dilemmas that they are most likely ...

Cupp v. Murphy

Citation: Cupp v. Murphy 412 U.S. 291 (1973)
Merits of the Case
According to the circumstances of this case, a defendant named Daniel Murphy was charged with having murdered his wife. The couple did not prove to have hit it off for a long time and therefore, they lived separately. The story tells that the victim was murdered by means of suffocation in the territory of her home which was located in Portland City. The detectives found avulsed wounds and numerous bruises on the victim’s neck, however the investigation team assumed that someone out of the circle of ...

Law

Introduction
The field of research has played a fundamental role in expanding and gaining new grounds in the pursuit of knowledge in every discipline. The field of criminal justice also values the importance of research in exploring new concepts to revolutionize the way the criminal justice system serves it purpose in the society. On the other hand, successfully conducting a study in the field of criminal justice encompasses a critical consideration on what method will deliver the most relevant results. The discussion will take a closer look at the three most widely used approach in criminal justice research such ...

Question 1

The type of bloodstain evidence at the scene is a cast off pattern. According to Becker (2005), a cast-off pattern normally results in blood striking nearby surfaces such as walls, floors and ceilings. A cast-off pattern indicates that a blunt force trauma to the head. The large wound on top of the head is indicative of repeated use of the blunt force weapon on the victim.
The first step in the documentation process of the room would involve conducting an initial scan of the room to ascertain the evidence present. This would then be followed by photographing of the scene in ...

It is with no doubt that police officers are always there to help in taking firm actions against any crime, which can be expressed as their sole duty in today’s society. However, police have the right to arrest any law offender in three instances; when crime is committed in their presence, any felony crime committed and an arrest warrant. However, this paper seeks to understand the first two, which will explain warrantless arrests, policies related, laws and justices related to such cases.
Warrantless arrests can be done when an offence is committed in the presence of an ...

The term legal or human right in the simplest and basic meaning refers to the freedoms and the power to act freely without coercion or restriction from other persons, parties or states. It is a constitutional guarantee that any human being is entitled to some irreducible minimums as far as his or her power to act freely is concerned. A person is supposed to enjoy his or her rights up to the extent where the rights of another person border. This is to say that no person, state or party in the context and/or pretext that it is enjoying or ...

Introduction

The quest to bring justice in highly democratic and constitutional societies like the US is on many occasions a double-edged sword. While many people and indeed the constitution provides for privacy and freedoms under the Fourth Amendment and other related sections; increased complexity of crime calls for a certain level of intrusion into people’s privacy in order to ensure a safe and just society. The Federal Wiretap Act (1986) is a delicate Act that is premised on fighting crime through eavesdropping of communications. Scope of a wiretap order and possible constitutional violations of extending an original court order
The Federal Wiretap Act ...

Reasonable Suspicion

According to the Institute of Government (2002), an officer can make a brief investigative stop of an individual if he or she has reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. The same applies to traffic stops whereby an officer may randomly stop a motorist to check his or her driver’s license or vehicle registration. So did Officer Smith have reasonable suspicion? Reasonable suspicion is determined by a number of factors such as time of day or night, officer’s personal observations, the proximity of a suspect to where a recent crime has been committed, dress code, or reasonable suspicion of a traffic violation. Therefore, Officer Smith ...

The United States has one of the most complex and fascinating criminal justice systems in the world. The reason that the United States has such a unique criminal justice system, is that the founding fathers based their principles from superior legal frameworks around the world. For example, the founding fathers were known for looking to English, French, and other European Legal Frameworks, (The United States Constitution). Additionally, the founding fathers thought to their education of Roman Law and the laws of Ancient Greece, (The United States Constitution). For this reason, the United States has a unique array of principles ...

Abstract

Collection and analysis of evidence in modern crimes has turned out to be difficult. However, with the technological advancements, new techniques have been devised which aid in this procedure. Evidence could exist in biological, physical, or verbal forms. Among the biological evidence, hair has turned out to be a significant bit of evidence in most scenes of crime. This paper discusses hair as a rich source of evidence in crimes, the nature of hair as evidence, collection techniques and the true value of hair as evidence. The paper also explains why hair as evidence cannot be used to know ...

Police conducted a search of an apartment complex in Kentucky. Just outside the apartment, the police set up a controlled purchase of crack cocaine. The officer who was serving undercover, Officer Gibbons, witnessed the transaction take place from an unmarked vehicle in a parking lot. After witnessing the transaction, Officer Gibbons instructed two officers via radio to apprehend the suspect. He informed the two officers that the suspect was moving quickly towards the breezeway of the building and implored the officers to move quickly prior to the suspect entering the apartment building.
Responding to the radio call, the officers ...

The police are an institution that is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace and order in a place. The police benefit from certain advantages in the case of law enforcement where the condition might seem to get out of hand, and they need to use force against elements that cause unrest. There has always been a debate about the extent of police use of force and what circumstances allow them to use force against people. In many situations, the police are confronted with the predicament where there is little time to decide their response, and the danger has ...

Arguments to the Police Chiefs

As a prosecutor, I would argue, firstly, that immediate screening of cases just after an arrest has taken place is important in preserving evidence that the prosecution may rely on at trial to secure a conviction. Secondly, I would argue that prompt screening of cases helps the law enforcement officers and the police chiefs to ensure that there is a follow up on cases while memory is still fresh and information is available. Moreover, such screening is important in that it helps in situations where shoddy, incompetent or faulty investigations have been conducted that are not likely to enable ...

Generally speaking, police officers must exercise some amount of force when they are involved in the arrest of persons of interest in the criminal proceedings. Force is permitted as it is necessary under specified circumstances including defense against perpetrators and cases of self-defense. Of course there are no universal classifications or definition on the extent of the force that these police officers use as each case of arrest is different and the perpetrators will respond in different ways. Nonetheless, the governing bodies such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police have created a structured definition of force as ...

A defendant is innocent until proven guilty. The structure of the legal system and process in the United States is to place the burden of proof on the government. The government carries this burden of proof as to every element of the crime the defendant is charged with. In order for a criminal defendant to be found guilty, the prosecution must establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt (In re Winship, 1970, p. 361). The reason for this high burden of proof is to guard against government abuse. Were the government not bound by any constraints, the respective positions of ...

Summary of the three papers

Orlando police department is a department in Florida that was endorsed in the year 1993. It was accredited under the regulatory Florida statute 943.125. It was formed when the Florida Sheriff Association and Florida Police Chiefs Association came up with an independent legislation that was focused on the accreditation program developed. First the department was accredited to become a police agency. It is after this that the department was certified by the commission responsible for Florida Law Enforcement accreditation in the year 1997. For the police agency to receive accreditation, it was required by the commission to comply with some standards. ...

Introduction

Racial profiling has been a national problem for America for a long time despite claims that the nation has passed that era. Racial profiling occurs every day everywhere across America when people of color are targeted by private security and law enforcement for frightening detentions, searches and interrogations without evidence that they are criminals. The detentions, searches and interrogations are usually based on perceived race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. Race and location are dominant characteristics that authorities look at when engaging in this type of profiling. This paper will give an understanding of racial profiling, the legislations and case laws ...

Argued December 2, 3. 1913

Decided February 24, 1914

An indictment was made on the defendant Fremont Weeks for using the postal mail for the transportation of lottery tickets, which was a criminal code violation. The police arrested him at his place of work and in arresting him; they conducted a warrantless search on his office and found evidence of the usage of the mail for the transport of lottery tickets. The police later went to Week’s home and entered illegally using a key whose hiding place was directed to them by a neighbor. The police later went on to search the defendant’s premises without an ...