Fact Pattern and Questions CRJ420 – Criminal Justice and the Constitution Colorado State University Global AMY’S CASE Amy, a known prostitute, was arrested by Officer Smith on possession of drug paraphernalia and prostitution. Based on the information provided in the fact pattern, there are many instances in which Amy’s constitutional rights are violated. Prior to …
Due Process: Arrest to Trial CRJ420 Criminal Justice and the Constitution Colorado State University Global We have learned that the Constitution of the United States and all laws and treaties made under the authority of the U.S. shall be the supreme law of the land and that every state will be bound by the laws …
The Exclusionary Rule CRJ420 Criminal Justice and the Constitution Colorado State University Global The Fourth Amendment of the United States Bill of Rights lays out protections afforded to citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. In order for law enforcement to legally search you or your belongings, they must have either probable cause to do so. …
Constitutional Criminal Procedure and Due Process U.S. v. Thorpe, 471 F.3d 652 (2006) CRJ420 – Criminal Justice and the Constitution Colorado State University Global According to Joel Samaha (2018), due process “guarantees fair procedures for deciding cases”. Many of the Amendments found in the Bill of Rights, as some experts will say, list some of …
Response and Mitigation Emergency Mgmt. – CRJ420 Response and Mitigation Response Plan In dealing with the scenario highlighted, a hurricane that hit the Southeast U.S. Gulf coast rendering over 500,000 people without homes. The first national response agency that would help in responding to the situation is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is …