Assault Performance Task
Scenario
Case Number: 1111111
Date: 13 August 2016
Reporting Officer: Colt Winchester
Incident Type: Crime Against the Person
Address of Occurrence: 111 Felony Drive, Happy Town, GA 15486
Witnesses: Alan Skittles: Store owner. Male, 43, Latino Michael Smith: Employee. Male, 21, African American Andrea Sianturi: Customer. Female, 27, Asian American
Weapon/Objects Used: Umbrella / Shoe On August 16, 2016, at approximately 20:43, officers responded to 111 Felony Drive in regards to a white male bleeding from his face. The victim, Samuel Clark, was friends with a female, Summer Breeze, that lived at 111 Misdemeanor Lane. Mr. Clark was walking to Ms. Breeze’s residence approximately one block east of Mr. Clark’s residence. As Samuel Clark turned the corner, he observed two white men approaching him. A witness, Alan Skittles, identified the two men as Bubba Hurt and Skeeter Redrum. Both Bubba Hurt and Skeeter Redrum began yelling at Samuel Clark for him to leave Summer Breeze alone and that it was the “last time he put his hands on her.” It began to rain so Samuel Clark opened his umbrella and continued to walk north on Felony Drive. Bubba Hurt shoved Samuel Clark from behind causing Samuel Clark to fall to the sidewalk. When Samuel Clark began to pick himself up from the sidewalk Skeeter Redrum kicked Samuel Clark in the face causing Samuel Clark to fall onto the street. While Samuel Clark was lying on his back in the street Bubba Hurt began to kick Samuel Clark. In response, Samuel Clark grabbed his umbrella and swung, hitting Bubba Hurt in his eye. As Samuel Clark stood up Summer Breeze hit Samuel Clark in the side of his head with her shoe rendering Samuel Clark unconscious. A witness to the incident contacted 911 to respond. Samuel Clark and Bubba Hurt were taken into custody and transported to the hospital. Summer Breeze and Skeeter Redrum were taken into custody and transported to the Police Headquarters. Bubba Hurt died at the hospital and Samuel Clark suffered a permanent brain injury.
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 3 of 24
Task
Your task as the District Attorney is to determine what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident. You should support your answer with an understanding of the definitions of simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery. In addition, was self-defense applicable to the scenario provided? Use the self-defense portion (based on Georgia jurisprudence) of the Document Library to formulate your answer.
Formatting Requirements: Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
● Be four pages typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with oneinch margins on all sides. All the information you need is in the Document Library.
● Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, your name, professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required assignment page length.
Self-Assessment Checklist:
Use this to check your work before you submit your assignment:
My paper determines what charges to make, if any, for all four individuals in the provided scenario. My paper discusses the definitions of simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery. My paper discusses the State of Georgia’s use of self-defense.
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 4 of 24
Rubric
Grading for this assignment will be based on the quality of your responses, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 300 Assignment 3: Assault Performance Task
Criteria
Unacceptable Below 70% F
Fair 70-79% C
Proficient 80-89% B
Exemplary 90-100% A
1. Determine what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident.
Weight: 25%
Does not determine what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident.
Partially determines what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident.
Satisfactorily determines what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident.
Thoroughly determines what charges, if any, for all four individuals involved in this incident.
2. Examine the crime scenario and define the charges as they relate to simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery.
Weight: 25%
Does not examine the crime scenario or define the charges as they relate to simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery.
Partially examines the crime scenario and starts to define the charges as they relate to simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery.
Satisfactorily examines the crime scenario and defines the charges as they relate to simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery.
Thoroughly examines the crime scenario and strongly defines the charges as they relate to simple assault, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and robbery.
3. Describe the charges in relation to your understanding of selfdefense in the State of Georgia.
Weight: 25%
Does not describe the charges in relation to your understanding of self-defense in the State of Georgia.
Partially describes the charges in relation to your understanding of self-defense in the State of Georgia.
Expanding the description of the charges and the use of self-defense in Georgia would improve this section.
Satisfactorily describes the charges in relation to your understanding of selfdefense in the State of Georgia.
The relationship between the charges and your understanding of selfdefense is evident, but could use additional supporting details.
Thoroughly describes the charges in relation to your understanding of selfdefense in the State of Georgia.
The relationship between the charges and your understanding of selfdefense is solid and well-supported.
4. Clarity, writing mechanics, and formatting requirements.
Weight: 25%
More than 6 errors present.
5-6 errors present. 3-4 errors present. 0-2 errors present.
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 5 of 24
Document Library
CLERKS OFFICE: HAPPY TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCIDENT INFORMATION FORM
Date:
13 August 2016
Case Number: 1111111
Reporting Officer:
Colt Winchester
ARRESTED DOB HEIGHT WEIGHT RACE GENDER PRIORS
BUBBA HURT 01/05/1990 6’05 290 lbs W M Y
SKEETER REDRUM
05/14/1992 6’0 185 lbs W M Y
SUMMER BREEZE
07/05/1996 5’07 145 lbs W F Y
SAMUEL CLARK
11/12/1975 5’09 175 lbs W M Y
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 6 of 24
CLERKS OFFICE: HAPPY TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCIDENT INFORMATION FORM
WITNESS(S)
Date:
13 August 2016
Case Number: 1111111
Reporting Officer:
Colt Winchester
NAME ADDRESS PHONE # OCCUPATION AGE RACE GENDER
Alan Skittles
114 FELONY DRIVE, HAPPY TOWN, GA.
444-555-777
STORE OWNER EAT & RUN CAFE 43 H M
Michael Smith
111 MISDEMEANOR DR, HAPPY TOWN, GA.
444-111-3333
EMPLOYEE EAT & RUN CAFE 21 B M
Andrea Sianturi
136 FELONY CIRCLE HAPPY TOWN, GA.
444-999-4444
RETAIL SALES SOCKS FOR FEET 27 A F
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 7 of 24
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 8 of 24
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 9 of 24
CRJ 105 – Crime and Criminal Behavior
© 2017 Strayer University. All Rights Reserved. This document contains Strayer University Confidential and Proprietary information and may not be copied, further distributed, or otherwise disclosed in whole or in part, without the expressed written permission of Strayer University. Page 10 of 24
MEMORANDUM
To: Patrol Division
From: Chief of Police Rodney Hurt Date: July 10, 2016
Subject: PROACTIVE EXPECTATIONS
Earlier this month a memorandum titled Proactive Expectations for Zone III was issued to all Patrol Division personnel. The purpose of the memorandum was to establish increase patrols in Zone III of Happy Town. As a result, incidents has increased in Zone IV significantly and specifically the 100 block of Felony Drive.
As a result of a news story, citizen complaints and information from Vice and Narcotics there has been a significant increase in prostitution and drug activity in this area. Beginning July 15, 2016 there will be designated patrol officers working with Vice and Narcotics to increase visibility and take a proactive approach in resolving this issue.
We will be closely monitoring the progress for the upcoming months to ensure the citizens of our city that they are safe. Remember, when it comes to enforcement efforts, our emphasis should