CRJ 100 Mod 5

Directions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Your response to each question must be at least one paragraph in length and written in your own words. Use your textbook to support your work. Be sure to cite any references used. Please use proper APA citations. Please visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for concise APA guidelines.

1. Name the four levels of state courts discussed in your textbook.

2. Define truth-in-sentencing laws. What offenders do these laws target?

3. Name the five major rationales or justifications that have been given for punishments imposed by the criminal courts.

4. Name the five methods of execution currently in use in the United States.

5. Name four of the reasons given in your textbook that explain why the death penalty in the United States is a waning institution.

PART II: CASE SCENARIO

Directions: Please write a response that is one to two paragraphs in length for the following case scenario. Each paragraph must be five to seven sentences in length. Be sure to cite any references used. Please use proper APA citation when using any source, including the textbook. Please visit the Academic Resource Center (ARC) for concise APA guidelines.

Scenario: In Middletown, USA, Peter broke into a home, stole approximately $10,000 in jewelry and electronics, and consumed a bottle of wine before he fled the scene in a stolen car. The police stopped Peter after observing him swerving, speeding, and then slowing down on the interstate highway. During the stop, police saw the “loot” stashed in the back seat of Peter’s car, and suspected he was involved with more than driving while intoxicated. Peter was properly arrested and booked for the driving while intoxicated charge. Police believe Peter’s fingerprints will match those discovered at the burglary scene and are likely to charge him with burglary and larceny, as well as grand theft auto. He has just called you, his long lost friend from college, to ask how he is going to retain counsel since he has no money. During the call, he fully admits to the charges. This is Peter’s first time in the criminal justice system and he doesn’t know what to expect. He is wondering whether he will have to go to court and what will likely happen. What can you advise him regarding getting legal counsel? Describe a suitable chain of events that would describe what might happen to Peter.

PART III: WEEKLY JOURNAL

Directions: Please complete the following task.

Task: Access the Death Penalty Information Center website (www.deathpenaltyinfo.org) and the Pro-Death Penalty website (www.prodeathpenalty.com). Choose the same topic included in both sources and review the information provided. Write a brief summary that is one to two paragraphs in length about the information you discovered and how it affected your view on capital punishment. Each paragraph must be at least five to seven sentences in length.