Assigned Book Readings:     Harris, S. R. (2022). How to critique journal articles in the social sciences (2nd ed.). Waveland Press.  The entire book must be read before you take 2 in the second module  How to Critique Journal Articles in the Social Sciences ISBN: 9781478646921 Authors: Scott R. Harris Publication Date: 2022-01-10

 Instrumentation: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) In order to examine the surface topography of different pieces of evidence, forensic investigators can employ the powerful Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). High-resolution imaging with a large depth of focus is possible with SEM, which makes it appropriate for inspecting objects such as nails, cables, cartridge cases, and bullets. Using…

 Reply: Discussion 1   The Right to a Jury Trial and Access to Evidence The statements regarding the rulings in Duncan v. Louisiana and District Attorney’s Office v. Osborne do accurately capture what the Supreme Court decided. In the Duncan case, the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that the Sixth Amendment right to a jury trial…

Module 1 Discussion Problem Part A. The cases cited in the text (Meyer, Pierce and Prince) have a common theme related to the state’s authority to regulate the family and a parent’s constitutional right to raise their child as they see fit. Identify and explain the underlying legal principle which justifies the  parent’s right(s)s and…

Help with persuasive argument as to why mandatory minimum sentencing should be repealed and explaining whether you believe mandatory minimum sentencing adversely impacts African Americans and other racial minorities.

Week 3 Deliverables Introduction  Provide a short introduction to the topic. Provide some background about the topic selected and why it was selected. Include definitions as necessary. Use more than one paragraph, if needed. You will refine the introduction and background information when submitting the final paper in Week 5. Literature Review  Conduct an abbreviated…

In a minimum of 300 words, discuss how the span of control and unity of command are significant components of an organizational structure in criminal justice. 

In a minimum of 150 words, define three significant differences between the open and closed systems. Your assignment must reflect at least three (3) reference sources (i.e., journal articles, magazines, newspapers, or articles), APA formatted paragraphs with in-text citations, and an APA formatted reference list to receive full credit. References must be material within five…

  a) Did they seem to have a fairly complete understanding of the Bill of Rights? Why or why not? b) Were you surprised by the results? Why or why not? c) What do your survey results say about the average American’s understanding of the bill of Rights? How can this affect people when they…

 Chapter  5 – Witnesses – Lay & Expert and Chapter 13 – Physical Evidence.  Please discuss how physical evidence is defined, the different types of  physical evidence and why securing the scene is important for the  documentation and collection of physical evidence.     Brief:  Frye v. U.S., 293 F. 1013 (D.C. Cir. 1923). Daubert…