What are the benefits and drawbacks of selecting judges through popular elections?

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Chapter 9

What are the benefits and drawbacks of selecting judges through popular elections? Can a judge who considered herself or himself a Republican or Democrat render fair and impartial justice?

 

Chapter 10

Should those accused of violent acts be subjected to preventive detention instead of bail, even though they have not been convicted of a crime? Is it fair to the victim to have his alleged attacker running around loose?

 

Chapter 11

What are the arguments for and against three-strikes laws? Who is more persuasive, the supporters or the critics?

he airport I chose was the Tampa International AIrport in Florida   Select a specific civil airport located anywhere in the world and serving commercial airlines,

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Airports1.  The airport I chose was the Tampa International AIrport in Florida

Select a specific civil airport located anywhere in the world and serving commercial airlines, then:

a.Describe briefly the airport and its owner/operator, airlines serving the airport, and the city, cities or region served by the airport.

b.Identify the governmental agency or authority or private enterprise responsible for providing security screening of passengers and cargo at the airport.

c.Identify government legal actions taken there to:i.protect the surrounding airspace from obstruction by obstacles,ii.assure that land uses surrounding the airport are compatible with aircraft noise,iii.establish runway use preferences, approach and departure paths to minimize aircraft noise impact on surrounding communities.

d.Identify the specific government agency or authority that took each such action.

e.Identify the source and type of government legal powers relied on to accomplish each of these actions.

f.Include images illustrating the airport and vicinity relating to those specific actions.g.Identify and briefly describe all airline accidents that have occurred at or in the vicinity of that airport since 1/01/2000, including the probable cause of each.

h.Identify current airport noise and safety issues that remain of concern to the community and any current activity to address those issues.i.Analyze whether the airport’s level of activity and forecast air traffic demand appear sustainable at the present location for the long term, clearly explaining your reasoning.

. Locate a recent news article from an established media outlet that describes a situation that could give rise to an intentional tort.

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Directions:  Submit answers to the following questions through the drop box in MYC. You can type (or paste) your answers directly into the drop box, or upload a document. Acceptable document types are text files (.txt), PDF files (.pdf), pictures (.jpg), or Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx). You may reference other documents or websites by including a hyperlink to the document on the web. Assignments are due by the start of class on the due date. If you have difficulty uploading the assignment to the drop box, you may turn in a hard copy.

Tort Law

1. Locate a recent news article from an established media outlet that describes a situation that could give rise to an intentional tort. Attach (or link to) a copy of the article. Briefly describe the intentional tort in question, explain how the facts meet the elements of the tort, and indentify any defenses that might apply.

2. Locate a recent news article from an established media outlet that describes a situation that could give rise to a claim of negligence. Attach (or link to) a copy of the article. Briefly describe the negligent act, explain how the facts meet the elements of an action for negligence, and indentify any defenses that might apply.

Products Liability Law

3. Locate a warning label on a product of your choice—either on the product itself or in the accompanying product literature and materials. Attach a copy of the warning (by scanning or taking a photo), or re-type the text of the warning if necessary. Identify the type of product and discuss whether you believe the warning label is appropriate, or contains any warning defects.

Consumer Law

4. Identify a consumer protection statute that arises under Florida state law. Give a citation to the appropriate section of the Florida Statutes. Briefly describe who the statute is designed to protect, and what type of protections are offered.

Identify how the reality of forensics might differ from perceptions resulting from popular television shows.

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Many people might enjoy watching the latest forensic science show on television and believe they have strongly grasped forensic science and what forensic scientists do, but is that perception accurate? The phenomenon known as the CSI effect continues to attract significant debate as it can potentially impact all areas of the criminal justice system. This discussion examines popular perceptions about forensic science and the role this field has on the criminal justice system.

Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review the following:

From the text Chapter 1: Forensic Science and Criminalistics
The web page CSI Effect Theory: Strategies and Views (Links to an external site.)
The article The ‘CSI Effect:’ Does It Really Exist? (Links to an external site.)
From the free PDF copy at the web page Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward (2009) (Links to an external site.):
Introduction
Findings and Recommendations
From the free, downloadable resource at the web page Crime Scene Investigation Guide (Links to an external site.):
Section A: Arriving at the Scene
Section B: Preliminary Documentation & Evaluation of the Scene
The video All About Forensic Science
Segment 1. What Is Forensic Science 05:04
Segment 2. Busting TV Stereotypes 04:32
The video Flawed Forensics: The System with Joe Berlinger
In an initial post of at least 250 words in length, and including at least one in-text citation,

Summarize the CSI effect and
Evaluate if it is a legitimate concern.
Analyze the effect’s potential impact on at least two elements of the criminal justice system.
Identify how the reality of forensics might differ from perceptions resulting from popular television shows.

What are your steps in securing the scene and evidence? What steps will you take to correctly process this scene? Include and specifically address the following:

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For this discussion, you will imagine yourself as a forensic technician for a small agency working a crime scene with a brand-new detective. The scenario is based off the Crime 360: Welcome to Homicide  video segments. Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please review the following:

You work for a small, rural agency that is just starting their own Crime Scene Response Unit (CSRU). So far, it is just you, and an intern volunteering part time for college credit. Your forensic lab is also limited, and any advanced scientific analysis must be sent out to the State Crime Lab.

You will be working with a new homicide detective (see the video Crime 360: Welcome to Homicide). While Detective Shane has a senior detective helping him, you are still depended on to ensure the forensic piece is handled appropriately.

What are your steps in securing the scene and evidence? What steps will you take to correctly process this scene? Include and specifically address the following:

    • How to thoroughly record a crime scene including searching the scene.
    • What tools or resources will be needed?
    • Packaging physical evidence.
    • Maintaining proper chain of custody.
    • Identify what types of evidence you might hope to find.

The body of your initial post should be at least 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from this week’s required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources and properly cite any references. Remember science is objective, not a matter of subjective opinions.

types of jurisdiction in the American Court System

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Name and describe two types of jurisdiction in the American Court System. Regarding your two choices, is there a possibility that concurrent jurisdiction could exist? If so, why would this be fair or unfair in your opinion?

perception of its political, social, and/or economic impact on the healthcare system. 

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Module 4: Case Review Discussion

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After reading Chapters 9, 10, and 11 choose ONE of the following cases to review: Bouquett v. St. Elizabeth’s Corp. (p. 193), Goodwich v. Sinai Hospital (p. 229-230) or Bowe v. Charleston Area Medical Center (p. 267-268). After reviewing the selected case, identify/address the following:

  • title/citation
  • facts
  • issue
  • holding
  • your perception of its political, social, and/or economic impact on the healthcare system.

Please refer to the Case Review Discussion Rubric Assessment Scale (Appendix A) in your syllabus when completing case reviews. Once you have submitted your response, read and respond to at least two of your peers’ posts by identifying a similar cited case per peer and provide your perception of each case’s political, social, and/or economic impact on the healthcare system. You’re welcome to utilize additional sources if/when needed. However, additional sources are not to take the place of your required reading material.

**Note: Be sure to select original cases in peer responses. Point deductions will be given for repeatedly used cases.

Resource (Sample Case Review):

Powell v. Margileth Case- p. 234 (course textbook)

Case Review Sample (in-text citations)

Download Case Review Sample (in-text citations).pdf

Course Textbook Sample #1

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  1. Perform a search in the library and find a juried (peer-reviewed) article that critiques one of the family theories in terms of family in later life. This should be a family theory that has not been previously discussed in this course. Evaluate the usefulness and applicability of the theory you have identified for families in later life. Post the URL or persistent link for your article along with your analysis for discussion.

The Difference Between Preliminary Field and Laboratory Testing

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Handling and processing evidence is an integral component of crime scene management because it lays the foundation for everything the court must consider when weighing the admissibility of evidence. For the most part, the courts prefer testing being carried out in a laboratory setting. However, there are exceptions, such as times when an initial examination also yields valuable information. In this assignment, you will differentiate between testing that might be done on-scene versus in the laboratory, identify testing that might be subject to preliminary testing, as well as compare the different results yielded by preliminary field versus laboratory testing. Support your assignment with examples from this week’s required material(s) and/or a minimum of three other scholarly or credible resources and properly cite any references.

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review the following:

You are also strongly encouraged to review the list of recommended resources, as they may assist you with this assignment.

In your paper, address the following:

  • Identify what types of evidence might be subjected to preliminary or field testing.
  • Describe at least two types of testing that might be done on scene.
  • Differentiate between why some evidence can and should be subjected to preliminary testing on scene, while other types should not.
  • Explain how the on-scene test compares to laboratory testing.
  • Compare and contrast the results yielded by preliminary field versus laboratory testing.
  • Compare and contrast the admissibility of on-scene versus laboratory testing at trial.