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Essay Instructions: Crimes via Electronic Communication

Electronic communication has developed significantly in recent years. You can now conduct research from your laptop or Smart Phone instead of visiting a library. You can learn about news as it is happening instead of waiting for the next day's newspaper. You can communicate verbally and visually with others anywhere in world.

How have these advancements made it easier for white-collar criminals to commit fraud? Put yourself in the role of a swindler and describe how these advancements can assist you. Do these advances in electronic communication also help law enforcement fight white-collar crime? Do you perceive any Fourth Amendment issues related to the use of electronic communications, such as e-mail, text messages, and so on?

If you have had an e-mail account for any length of time, you have probably been contacted by a banker, attorney, or member of the royal family from Nigeria. It's a good thing they have found you, since they have millions of dollars that must be sent out of the country, and they have chosen you because they know they can trust you. Does this sound familiar?

Using e-mails you have received or Internet sources, find an example of an attempt to commit fraud or to steal your personal data. Based on your understanding of the examples, answer the following questions:

?Describe the e-mail and identify what crime is being attempted. How are you able to identify the e-mail as fraud or identity theft?

?Are there any other crimes that are commonly perpetrated through the use of e-mail and Internet communication?

Essay Instructions: look at crimes in three categories: against property, against persons, and against public order. From the list below, select three (3) crimes, one from each category. In a 3 ? 5 page paper, respond to the following questions for each of the three (3) crimes that you select:

Define the elements of the crime, including the actus reus and mens rea for each crime. Make sure to cite a state criminal statute for each crime
Identify whether the crime can be classified as a crime against property, crime against person, or a crime against public order and why the crime is so classified; and
Describe a factual scenario, either fictional or true in fact, in which the crime is committed. Should there be different penalties for crimes against property, people, and public order? Why? Do you believe that crimes in one category are more serious? Support your argument with examples as to why these crimes are similar or different.

You may use the Model Penal Code definitions as outlined in your text, or select specific statutes from the Federal or a state criminal code. However, make sure you clearly identify the elements as outlined in that statute. It is suggested that you separate your responses for each scenario with headings in your paper.

Remember to answer each of the questions above for each of the scenarios you select and, when referring to your text or other sources, clearly cite your sources both in the body of your paper and in the reference page.

- Kidnapping
-First-Degree Murder
-Robbery
- Forgery
- Arson
-Disorderly Conduct

Essay Instructions: In the scenario listed below there are at least four alleged crimes and at least one possible civil action. Review the scenario and identify these crimes and civil action.
? In a 3 page paper apply principles of criminal law to criminal justice practice.
? Show an understanding of the civil liabilities of criminal justice agencies and practitioners.
? Cite case law regarding the possible civil action that could be taken against the police officer, the department, and the city.

Scenario:

Police Officer Jones, in full uniform, was walking the midnight shift in a high-crime area at approximately 2:00 AM and is approached by a civilian who told Officer Jones she had been robbed and beaten by someone wearing a red shirt and white pants. The victim?s shirt was blood soaked from a severe laceration to her head and lip. She said the perpetrator was wearing a ski mask so she was unable to determine the gender/sex of the individual, as well as the race/ethnicity. However, she was able to inform Officer Jones that the perpetrator was approximately 5?8? tall and had a gun. The perpetrator stole her wallet and was holding it when he/she fled the scene, which was only a minute or two earlier. Officer Jones called for medical assistance and for backup as well.
While waiting with the victim for medical personnel to arrive, Officer Jones spotted an individual that partially fit the description about a block away from the scene. Though it was very dark, Officer Jones observed the white pants and dark shirt. Officer Jones walked toward the individual, leaving the victim unattended. Medical and backup had not arrived. When Officer Jones was approximately 20 feet away he identified himself as a police officer and told him in a loud, clear voice, ?Stop, Police! However, the individual refused to comply with Officer Jones?s commands and continued to walk away from Officer Jones. Officer Jones again shouted. ?Stop, Police,? and the individual stopped. As the individual stopped, he turned and faced Officer Jones, at which point saw a large bulge in the subject?s right front pocket. The subject, who was now approximately 7 feet from Officer Jones, refused to keep hands where Officer Jones could see them. The subject reached into his right front pocket and began to draw his hand out of his right front pocket. Officer Jones drew his weapon and fired at the individual, hitting him in the left shoulder.
The individual fell to the ground and Officer Jones approached him and called for additional medical personnel. Officer Jones located a baggie filled with smaller baggies each filled with what appeared to be Cocaine and a cell phone. The individual was taken to the hospital and was labeled as stable.
Detectives investigating the incident discovered that the person shot was not the perpetrator in the alleged strong-armed robbery. They also discovered that the victim lied and was actually involved in a domestic violence incident and did not want her husband to be arrested.

Essay Instructions: Final Paper

The Final Paper should demonstrate understanding of the reading assignments as well as the implications of new knowledge. The purpose of the Final Paper is for you to demonstrate the learning achieved in the course by showing how your understanding and ability to apply knowledge of the Constitution and criminal law has changed.

Focus of the Final Paper
The Final Paper should focus on three of the major topics covered in the course. The paper should be fully developed and illustrate the cohesion of the topics chosen. The topics include the following, which are identified according to the text’s table of contents:

What Is Criminal Law?
What is Crime?
Crimes Against the Person: Murder
Crimes Against the Person: Violence
Crimes Against Property
Treason, Terrorism, and Wartime Criminal Justice
Crimes Against the State
Social Crimes
Common Law Defenses
Constitutional Rights before Arrest
Constitutional Rights after Arrest
The Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury
Constitutional Rights Post- conviction
For this paper you need to do research in peer-reviewed journals and/or sources in the databases in the Ashford University Library that are considered to have reliable information (do not use sources from the secular press, i.e. Time, Newsweek, Parents Today). In addition to the textbook, you need at least five outside, scholarly articles from professional scholarly journals and not (necessarily) popular Internet sites (if you do find something on the World Wide Web, it must be authored and be a reliable, academically verified source).

Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper:
Must be seven- to eight- double-spaced pages in length and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

Must include an introductory paragraph with a succinct thesis statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must conclude with a restatement of the thesis and a conclusion paragraph.
Must use at least five professional resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford Online Library.
Must use APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide to document all sources.
Must include, on the final page, a Reference Page that is completed according to APA style as outlined in the approved APA style guide.

The 3 topics that I have chosen are What is Crime? Social Crimes, and Crime Against the Person: Violence
The sources that are used by my school are SAGEPUB, JSTOR,ETC..
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