DUE 11/29

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Background and hypothetical statute: the value of metals has been on the rise. Consequently, theft of metals, particularly copper and brass, has increased significantly. Thieves who steal metals from homes, businesses, and automobiles commonly sell their contraband to scrap metal dealers. Concerned about the growing metal theft business, a state legislature, with the governor’s endorsement, enacts the following statute:

Section 1: Receiving Stolen Metals:  Any person (or persons) who owns, operates, or is employed by a metal recycling business shall (1) make an inquiry into the source of all metals received, (2) photograph prospective sellers and the metals they offer for sale, (3) demand a copy of a photo identification from the prospective seller, and (4) check the state stolen metals report to determine if the specific metals sold are registered as stolen and to determine if the prospective seller is a registered metals thief. If the metals appear on the report or the seller appears as a registered metals thief, the owner, operator, or employee shall not purchase the metals and shall report the offer of sale and provide the photographs and other information collected under this section, to the appropriate local law enforcement agency within one hour. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. This section shall apply retroactively to one year prior to its enactment.

Section 2: Registration as Metal Thief:  To reduce theft and to prevent the sale of stolen metals, a state registry of metal thieves and stolen metals shall be established. Any person who is convicted in the state of stealing or receiving stolen metals or who is convicted of violating the Receiving Stolen Metals section above shall register with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a report of metal thieves, as well as a report of missing metals, which shall be made available to the public generally. A registered metal thief shall remain listed on the report for ten years following conviction.

Discussion Questions: Answer the following questions based on the hypothetical statute. Be sure to incorporate at least three scholarly research sources in your response. Correct APA citation format must be used.

     A.  What is the  corpus delicti of Section 1, Receiving Stolen Metals?

     B.  Is Section 1  ex post facto? Explain your answer.

     C.  Is Section 2  ex post facto? Explain your answer.

Be sure to include at least three scholarly research sources. APA 7th edition citation rules must be followed.

Librarian's Research Notes:

A foundational understanding of corpus deliciti and ex post facto can be found in the  Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice  and  Encyclopedia of the American Constitution . These subject-specific reference books have articles written by experts in their field that have been reviewed by editors.

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Has the criminal justice system maintained its credibility in the last several years? Please explain.

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Considering the homeland security assessment and based upon your readings and your own experiences, how can the public sector (e.g. police, fire, public works, EMS, and public health) enhance the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery?  What benefit does enhancing training and working relationships among the public, nonprofit, and private sector do for an emergency manager and what impact would this have on the current situation?

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Post your initial response (minimum of 250 words) to the initial topic on the Discussion Board by Wednesday. Remember to support your work with APA references from three scholarly/academic resources. Check the board at least twice a week and post a minimum of two (2) quality responses (minimum of 100 words each) to two different classmates’ comments for each unit by Sunday. It is possible to earn a maximum of 25 points per unit for active, critical, meaningful participation. A perfect score will not be given for simply adhering to the minimum requirements.

Week 1 Discussion Question

Whose responsibility is emergency management, the public sector, the nonprofit sector or the private sector?  What are the major components parts of preparedness in homeland security and which areas do you find to be the most challenging? Why?

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Apply the MPC’s four states of mind to the conduct of people who stormed the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to disrupt the certification of Electors who would confirm Joseph Biden as the victor in the 2020 presidential election. Identify the offenses committed from the highest to the lowest. Explain how each offense is different and why you graded the offenses as you did. You will need to group the participants into categories (those who physically breached the entrances, those who physically assaulted law enforcement officers, those who damaged federal property, those who defecated on the floors of the Capitol building, those who stole items from Capitol offices, those who entered the Capitol after others had broken down the doors or broken the windows, and those who were part of the crowd simply to record the event for posterity [aka citizen journalists]). Be sure to include at least three scholarly research sources. APA 7th edition citation rules must be followed.

Librarian's Research Notes:

To research this topic, try the Library’s OneSearch Advanced Search option. It will give you multiple search boxes to enter keywords  Model Penal Code in the first search box and  mental states in the second box .

For easy to read explanations of the Model Penal Code, or terms like Strict Liability Crimes that are part of your Complete assignment, use the Library’s OneSearch to find Research Starters. You will see an encyclopedia overview and recommended reading.

250 words minimum and 3 scholarly sources, APA FORMAT

Background and hypothetical statute: the value of metals has been on the rise. Consequently, theft of metals, particularly copper and brass, has increased significantly. Thieves who steal metals from homes, businesses, and automobiles commonly sell their contraband to scrap metal dealers. Concerned about the growing metal theft business, a state legislature, with the governor’s endorsement, enacts the following statute:

Section 1: Receiving Stolen Metals:  Any person (or persons) who owns, operates, or is employed by a metal recycling business shall (1) make an inquiry into the source of all metals received, (2) photograph prospective sellers and the metals they offer for sale, (3) demand a copy of a photo identification from the prospective seller, and (4) check the state stolen metals report to determine if the specific metals sold are registered as stolen and to determine if the prospective seller is a registered metals thief. If the metals appear on the report or the seller appears as a registered metals thief, the owner, operator, or employee shall not purchase the metals and shall report the offer of sale and provide the photographs and other information collected under this section, to the appropriate local law enforcement agency within one hour. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree. This section shall apply retroactively to one year prior to its enactment.

Section 2: Registration as Metal Thief:  To reduce theft and to prevent the sale of stolen metals, a state registry of metal thieves and stolen metals shall be established. Any person who is convicted in the state of stealing or receiving stolen metals or who is convicted of violating the Receiving Stolen Metals section above shall register with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State shall establish and maintain a report of metal thieves, as well as a report of missing metals, which shall be made available to the public generally. A registered metal thief shall remain listed on the report for ten years following conviction.

Discussion Questions: Answer the following questions based on the hypothetical statute. Be sure to incorporate at least three scholarly research sources in your response. Correct APA citation format must be used.

     A.  What is the  corpus delicti of Section 1, Receiving Stolen Metals?

     B.  Is Section 1  ex post facto? Explain your answer.

     C.  Is Section 2  ex post facto? Explain your answer.

Be sure to include at least three scholarly research sources. APA 7th edition citation rules must be followed.

Librarian's Research Notes:

A foundational understanding of corpus deliciti and ex post facto can be found in the  Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice  and  Encyclopedia of the American Constitution . These subject-specific reference books have articles written by experts in their field that have been reviewed by editors.