Legal Brief / U.S. Supreme Court Decision # 6
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Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1, 88 S.Ct. 1868, 20 L.Ed.2d 889, Argued in 1968. Primary arugemnt in this case concerns probable cause and search/seziure, 4th amendement issues, etc;
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Lethal Injection: Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
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A 3 page paper assessing the reasons behind the Supreme Court decision to temporarily stay the procedure. This paper asserts that once the details of the procedure are worked out and standardized this option will present a less gruesome option that the traditional choices for executions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdthPenInjection.rtf

Lombroso/Criminal Woman
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A 3 page book review of Criminal Woman, the Prostitute and the Normal Woman by Cesare Lombroso and G. Ferrero. Lombroso (1835-1909) is considered to be one of the founders of criminology, as well as criminal anthropology. He was one of the first scholars to endeavor to bring scientific methods to the study of criminal behavior. He formulated the first criminological theory to be based on empirical evidence, and his text La donna delinquente (The Criminal Woman) is an application of that theory. The main points of the text are summarized and its significance to criminology is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khlomfer.rtf

Luis Rodriguez's 'The Crazy Life'
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A 5 page analysis of the book Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by Luis J. Rodriguez. The writer demonstrates how it is particularly Rodriguez' perspective which makes this vivid account of life in a L.A. gang come to life. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Crazylif.wps

Mandatory DNA Testing at the Point of Arrest?
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A 4 page contention that the collection of DNA during the earliest phases of an arrest is unacceptable. While DNA evidence is highly regarded as a phenomenal tool in the address of crime, to enact laws which allow the collection of DNA from an individual at this early of a stage in an arrest is a horrendous assault on our rights as U.S. citizens! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPdnaNO.rtf

Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Sex Offenders:
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This 4 page paper discusses the the pros and cons of mandatory minimum sentencing for sex offenders. This paper also includes the theories of John Locke and discusses how Locke would approach this subject. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: GSManMin.rtf

Media and its Role in Criminal Behavior:
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A 2 page discussion of the role of media in inspiring deviant behavior. Relates the broad range of media which have been guilty of inspiring criminal activity including talk radio, movies and the news. Cautions that while the method of delivery and even the intent is different each can have an adverse impact on criminal deviancy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPmedCrm.wps

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