Category: Writing

Readthe scenario below and complete the assignment that follows.
Scenario:
17-year-old Peter broke into a home, stole approximately $10,000 in jewelry and electronics, and consumed a bottle of wine before he fled the scene in a stolen car. The police stopped Peter after noticing him swerving, speeding, and then slowing down on the interstate highway. During the stop, police saw the “loot” stashed in the back seat of Peter’s car and suspected that he was involved in more than driving while intoxicated. Peter was properly arrested and booked for the driving-while-intoxicated charge.
The police believe Peter’s fingerprints will match those discovered at the burglary scene and are likely to charge him with burglary and larceny as well as grand theft auto. Peter’s parents have been contacted and are debating whether he should retain counsel because they are struggling financially. To complicate matters, Peter fully admitted to the charges before his parents were contacted. Since it’s Peter’s first time in the juvenile justice system, neither he or his parents know what to expect. What is likely to happen? Will Peter have to go to court or trial? If so, what can he expect in the court process?
Assignment:
Research the juvenile justice laws and policies in your community or state.
Write a 525- to 700-word response to Peter’s parents explaining the process he might go through in the application of criminal justice in your community or state.
Note
: You may wish to use Figure 13.1. on page 488 of chapter 13, “Juvenile Justice,” in your textbook to guide your research.
In your paper, completethe following:
Identify the city or state laws you’re researching.
Describe 2 or moreprocedures police may use in processing Peter’s case and explain why you selected these procedures.
Examples:
What steps might the police take in their investigation?
Will Peter be charged with a crime(s)? If so, what crime(s) could Peter be charged with?
What options do all parties (Peter, his parents, and the police) have related to intake, processing, custody or release?
Identify2 or morepotential court proceedings Peter may face and explain why you selected these proceedings.
Examples:
What legal and financial rights can Peter and his family pursue?
Is Peter likely to go through informal or formal court proceedings? Explain your reasoning.
Describe court procedures if Peter’s case goes to trial. Include any related details.
If Peter goes through a disposition hearing what will that entail? Describe the type of justice the judge may administer.
Predict 1potential post-court outcome. Explain the rationale for your prediction with relevant details.
Example: What will life be like for Peter after he has exited the court system?
Cite 1-2 sources.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
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Project 2: Creating and Implementing An Agency Policy on Ethics
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Instructions
No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.
There are ethical challenges in every aspect of the criminal justice system. Administrators are responsible for setting the tone for ethical conduct in the administration and operation of their agency.
You are to assume the role of the head (Chief, Director, Warden, etc.) of a fictitious criminal justice agency; e.g., police department or sheriff’s office, local detention center (adult or juvenile) prosecutors’ office, trial court, probation agency, correctional institution, parole board, parole agency, etc.
As the head administrator, you decide it is in the best interest of your agency to have a policy that sets forth how the agency will operate in an ethical manner…. similar to a Code of Ethical Conduct
In your paper you are to describe in detail your plan to insure ethical practices in your selected agency.
How will your ethical policy be established? (Who will be involved in drafting the document? What resources will be drawn on or references? etc.)
How will it be communicated to the members of the agency to ensure awareness and adoption?
How will it be inspected to ensure compliance?
How will it be reinforced so that members of the agency clearly understand your seriousness?
NOTE: The content of your ethics policy or code is irrelevant and, but for clarification or reference purposes should not be included in this project paper. Instead, the paper should concentrate on your plan to create and Implement it.
Format Requirements
Paper must be double spaced, 11 or 12 pt font and 1” margins all around.
All APA 7
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edition format requirements must be followed (cover page, in text citations, reference page). Refer to APA/UMGC – learning resources found in the content page of this course.
You must have resources to support your thoughts/opinions/information. These must be cited both in text as well as at the end of the document. Your paper should not contain direct quotes, sourced material must be paraphrased.
This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.CriteriaEquivalent to an AEquivalent to a BEquivalent to a CEquivalent to a D or FCriterion ScoreOverall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points20 points
The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives.
Points available: 18-20
17.9 points
Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc.
Points available: 16-17.9
15.9 points
In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.
Points available: 14-15.9
13.9 points
The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.
Points available D: 12 -13.9
Points available F: 11.9