Criminal Justice Request 2
Please complete assignment parts 1 and 2 in APA format.
Part 1
In this part of the assignment you will write a 1 page paper. Choose one of the topics below, read the article provided, google your topic!
Remember that Wikipedia is not considered as a valid source.
- Topic: 4th Amendment exception to searches and seizures (Terry v. Ohio)
- Question: What impact did Terry v. Ohio have on law enforcement officers? (HINT: What have been the benefits or hindrance of Terry as it relates to officer safety?)
- Topic: 5th Amendment Right to be Free of Self-Incrimination (Miranda v. Arizona)
- Question: How has Miranda v. Arizona changed the arrest and interrogation process? (HINT: What advantages and disadvantages does Miranda provide for suspects and law enforcement officals?)
- 2. Topic: 8th Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment (Furman v. Georgia)
- Question: Discuss if the death penalty, in all cases, is a violation of the 8th Amendment? Please support your position with 2 court cases. You cannot use Furman v. Georgia as one of your supporting cases.
Part 2
In a 2 page essay, discuss National Crime Victimization Survey. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the NCVS? How is the data gathered? Who benefits from this information being collected?