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Analysis and Application: Explain the Steps a Criminal Defendant May Go Through in the American Criminal Justice System

Analysis and Application: Explain the Steps a Criminal Defendant May Go Through in the American Criminal Justice System

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The following case study presents issues related to the steps a criminal defendant may go through in the American criminal justice system from arrest through sentencing.

Case Study:

You have just been hired as a lawyer at a small criminal defense firm. On your first day, Louis Steele enters the office and asks to speak to an attorney. All of the other lawyers are at lunch so you speak to Mr. Steele. Mr. Steele states that he is worried about being arrested for an armed robbery of a gas station that occurred the night before. Mr. Steele explains the following to you after you assure him that anything he tells you will be protected under the attorney-client privilege.

Mr. Steele states that he has been out of work and owes money for gambling debts; that he was desperate for money and robbed a gas station last night located a couple of blocks from his house. Mr. Steele states that he used a BB gun but admits that it looks like a real gun. Mr. Steele took a total of $130.00 during the robbery. Mr. Steele states that he was not wearing a mask and that the attendant got a good look at his face. This morning, Mr. Steele heard that officers had stopped by his apartment looking for him. Mr. Steele tells you that the only person at the apartment this morning was his 13-year-old nephew. Mr. Steele did not know whether the 13-year-old let the police in or if the police forced themselves in, but states that the police found the BB gun he used under Mr. Steele’s bed. Mr. Steele wants to know what is going to happen to him should he be arrested — from arrest to sentencing. Mr. Steele has no experience with the criminal justice system and has never been arrested before.

Please prepare a PowerPoint presentation as follows:

  • Include 10 substantive slides and a maximum of 15 substantive slides, not including cover slide, legal term slide(s) or reference slide(s).
  • As Mr. Steele’s lawyer, explain the advice you will give him both pre-arrest and post-arrest.
  • Identify all major steps you will take to prepare a defense for Mr. Steele , including investigation of evidence and witnesses, should Mr. Steele be arrested for a felony such as armed robbery.
  • Explain to Mr. Steele the pre-trial process and any motions you would file on his behalf (including your reasoning for filing these motions).
  • Describe to Mr. Steele his trial options.
  • If this case goes to trial, discuss with Mr. Steele the possible sentence he could face based upon a review of your own state’s criminal laws.
  • Define key legal terms to Mr. Steele so he has an understanding of the legal principles involved.
  • Cite all legal authority used in giving advice to Mr. Steele.

Note: This Assignment will require outside research. Use at least two credible sources beyond the text material, and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the internet, the textbook, course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task. Use proper citations in APA style.

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Essay about the US Department of Justice

Essay about the US Department of Justice

Essay on the US Department of Justice Based on your research, write a descriptive essay (2-3 pages and APA style), highlighting the history, role, and responsibility of the Department of Justice. Also describe how the functions your practice center relates to the functions exercised by the Department of Justice and other federal agencies. Remember to write concisely and clearly as you apply the vocabulary technique, Include references and citations

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need to write a paper

need to write a paper

One type of negotiation dealing is with contracts. While some verbal contracts can be upheld in the court of law, it is imperative to have a written contract, as well. Having a written contract details the specifics of the “deal” and is basically a verbal contract on paper. Contracts should be written as if it were a recipe. Leaving out key items could create a loophole, in the contract, which could later cause some issues.

For this assignment, you are asked to write an eight page paper is to develop a contract based on a scenario you have created (the title and reference page will not count towards page count). Please ensure that you address each of the following sections. Each section will need to be labeled with the use of subtitles. You will need to be thorough in detailing your negotiation contract as well as describing the scenario you have created. The scenario that you create will need to be one that is specific and/or an unusual circumstance (be creative).

Below are the subtitles you can use; however, please note that you can change the name of the subtitles based on your scenario.

1. Introduction

a. Define contracts and the importance of contracts

2. Specific circumstances

a. What is the scenario you have created for this assignment?

3. Importance of addressing other’s needs

a. Be clear when identifying the needs of both parties

4. Preconditions

a. Explain any prerequisites that are imperative prior to moving forward with the development of the contract.

5. Contract

a. Discuss the details of the contract, in full(no more than 1 page).

6. Conclusion

Be sure to support and justify your positions and conclusions with references to relevant library resources or reputable sources outside of the library. All written assignments should follow APA requirements.

The inclusion of your textbook and two outside references (a total of three sources), retrieved from the university library, is required for the completion of this paper.

The paper must be quality

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CJ101-01 final essay topic

CJ101-01 final essay topic

A vehicle is traveling 50mph on a roadway with a posted speed limit of 35mph. The police officer observes the vehicle and utilizing his radar unit (operating under the Doppler principal), confirms that vehicle is indeed driving 15 miles over the posted speed limit.

The police officer activates his overhead lights and siren and effects a motor vehicle stop of the violator’s vehicle. Upon approaching the vehicle, he notices a white male operating the vehicle with a Hispanic male passenger. Upon speaking with the driver, the police officer detects an odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

When utilizing his flashlight to illuminate the interior of the vehicle, he observes a marijuana pipe with burnt greenish brown vegetation indicative of marijuana. The police officer orders the subjects out of the vehicle and seizes the paraphernalia.

Please explain if the stop, search and seizure was legal, indicating if there was probable cause and what it was. Explain what would happen next following all of the components of the criminal justice system.

Minimum of 7 pages double spaced APA Format Minimum of 5 SCHOLORLY RESOURCES (not Wikipedia and google searches).

I think the attachment I left should have all the info you need but if there’s any questions you have feel free to message me at anytime

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