Unit 5 Case Study Columbia Southern University Summary of Case In this case, there is a question of what constitutes stalking at the time of the incident. Jennifer Clements feels like she is being stalked by her husband who will not sign divorce papers that she has had drawn up. Nathan was sentenced to 12 …
Corpus Delicti Columbia Southern University Introduction There are many things that can change a decision that can be made during a trial. Corpus delicti is one of those rules that can change the outcome of someone getting life in prison or not getting a couple years and getting out on parole. The thin line that …
Unit 4 Case Study Columbia Southern University What is euthanasia? Euthanasia is basically the killing of someone that has been thought out by the individual and is administered by a doctor. Usually the person wants to end their life and does want to deal with the medical issues that they are dealing or a doctor …
Unit 3 Essay Columbia Southern University Introduction Being a battered woman can be mentally and physically I think when the Supreme Court was trying to say that there can not be a specific definition of a battered woman. There are so many situations that can make a woman a battered woman because not every situation …
stare decisis Columbia Southern University What does it mean when it says “ Stare decisis is not an inexorable command; rather it is a principle of policy and not a mechanical formula of adherence to the latest decision?” The first question that needs to be answered is what is Stare decisis? It is a principle …
UNIT VII MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE CASE STUDY BCJ 3450 Columbia Southern University In Court Security; A Guide for Post 911 Environments by Tony L. Jones, there are three basic elements of physical security: monitoring and controlling the access of people and vehicles; the detection & prevention of unauthorized intrusions; and the safeguarding & hardening of …
Why is it important to keep prisoners out of public areas? It is vitally important to keep prisoners out of public areas in courthouses for several reasons. Prisoners must be kept away from witnesses because they could attempt to persuade or influence their testimony. Even if the witness was being called by the prisoner’s defense …
What are some of the methods used to disguise a firearm in an attempt to enter the courthouse? Illegal & prohibited weapons, to include firearms, may be difficult to identify and locate on people entering a courthouse. Marketing and sales of disguised or concealable weapons have exploded in the United States since the 1950’s (Jones, …
How do you think the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) may affect the future of probation and parole? The Justice Reinvestment Initiative is a public / private program in which participating states receive funds to make changes or implement policies and programs that prioritize prison space for serious and repeat offenders while using alternatives to incarceration …
UNIT VII CONCEPTS OF PROBATION AND PAROLE Name Name BCJ 3150 Columbia Southern University Probation and parole share similar goals; to rehabilitate offenders and guide them back into society while protecting the community from these very same criminals (Abadinsky, 2018). Both utilize incentives to go by the rules, avoid breaking laws & ordinances, and for …