CRJ 306 Criminal Law & Procedure Ashford University

Double Jeopardy

Which amendment to the Constitution prohibits double jeopardy? Can someone be convicted for multiple crimes for one act? How can a person be charged with multiple crimes through the legal concept of “lesser included offenses”? How do lesser included offenses not violate double jeopardy protection? Focus upon the material elements of crimes and how they can vary to allow for multiple prosecutions for the same acts or similar offenses. Provide examples to support your answer. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.

Mandatory Sentencing

The trend in the United States is toward mandatory sentencing for most criminal offenses. Include the following in your initial post:

a. Define mandatory sentencing.

b. Discuss the pros and cons of mandatory sentencing.

c. Provide your opinion of whether or not you agree with mandatory sentencing provisions.

d. Examine whether or not courts should view each case based on its own facts, or whether or not equal justice can only be achieved through mandatory minimum sentencing.

Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references.