Criminal Justice

Criminological Theory

#1.

Labeling Theory and Sutherland’s Differential Association Theory are two leading theoretical perspectives in criminology. Discuss the key ideas and contributions to these theories, highlighting their similarities and differences. Conclude your essay with two criticisms of each theory.

Criminal Law and Procedure

#2.

Explain and contrast the three major interpretations of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution-the Warrant Approach, the Reasonableness Approach, and the Special Needs Approach—as used by the U.S. Supreme Court. Identify and describe specific Supreme Court cases that illustrate the application of each interpretation. Discuss the extent to which the constitutional concept of "reasonableness" is reflected in all three interpretations .

Seminar in Administration of Justice

#3.

Leaders of criminal justice agencies must recognize the importance of employee motivation and its impact on retention and performance. Discuss several traditional theories of employee motivation and how they may be applied in criminal justice organizations today.