Crime scene

criminal justice process begins with the commission of a crime. A crime is the act in which the law has been violated. Often when a crime occurs, it is not immediately noticed by law enforcement. Crimes are normally reported by the victim or another citizen who witnessed the crime. For serious crimes such as felonies, police officers must have knowledge, facts, and circumstances which would allow a person of reasonable caution to believe that a crime has been committed (State, 2013). This…

There are numerous instances upon which innocent suspects of crimes have been convicted of heinous crimes as a result of eyewitness misidentification. In serious crimes, eyewitnesses are used as a strong evidence of an event. However, we as humans are all prone to mistakes - mistakes in what we say, what we see and what we remember, and it is these mistakes which can have earth shattering effects on the accused perpetrators of crimes if there is an incorrect eyewitness. Though we may think our…

exonerated after serving years in a correctional facility for crimes they did not commit. Through the use of photographs and lineups during a criminal investigation, police officers and other interested parties are able to gain a better understanding of who may have convicted a crime, however the psychology behind false identifications has a number of different variables including environmental conditions and stress levels during the crime and potential bias or suggestibility…

of the codes that he was charged did not include the intent “rape,” which may have led to the lower sentence then the max. So, Turner was sentenced with 6 months in jail instead of the max. The district attorney felt the punishment does not fit the crime (Fantz, 2016). Instead of Turner spending at least six months in jail, he only spent three months in state jail for having good behavior. Case Two: Brain Banks In case two, State of California vs. Banks, Brian Banks, 16-year-old African…

1. Crime has been defined in the past as “an intentional act in violation of the criminal law committed without defense or excuse, and penalized by the state as a felony or misdemeanor” (Schmallenger). The textbook’s author has defined crime as “human conduct in violation of the criminal laws of the federal government, state, or a local jurisdiction that has the power to make such laws” (Schmallenger). The notion of crime can change over time as statutory laws change. Developments in…

theoretical “crash of conflicts”. It all started in an altercation with the persian family in the gun store and the daughter buys ammo for her father but they are blanks. The scene switches to the two african americans i know one is ludacris and his partner in crime both are discussing why they are always stipulated for being involved in crime. As soon as they finish the conversation though a white couple walks to their white navigator and they began to jack the couple and they get into the…

such as rape or murder, and mala prohibita are acts that are deemed illegal by statutory law. A society expects to be protected and safe in their nation, and when a crime is committed we seek the justice system in hopes of punishment. Next, for a crime to be punishable men’s rea must be present. Mens rea is the criminal intent of a crime meaning that the criminal is aware that they are violating the law. Lastly, actus rea is the…

something about crime.” (107) Even though crackdowns may not be fully directed at crime itself, it does not mean that it does not have any impact. Any impact, big or small, has its merits in the grand scene of crime prevention. “In most long-term crackdowns with apparent initial deterrence, however, the effects began to decay after a short period, sometimes despite continued dosage of police presence or even increased dosage of police sanctions.” (http://www.journals.uchicago.edu) Crackdowns may…

“about 10,000 people in the United States may be wrongfully convicted of serious crimes each year” (1). A large scandal occurred in 1989 where 5 innocent young men were accused of raping Trisha Meili who was jogging in Central Park. On the night of April 19, 1989, a large group of 25 or more African American teenagers stormed Central Park, New York, looking to create havoc and chaos. The boys all committed many crimes that night. Only five teenagers were arrested once the police were informed…

Responsibilities and Daily Activities: A Blood Spatter Analysts main job is to “examine blood that is left behind at crime scenes” (How to Become a Blood Spatter Analyst: Career and Salary Information 2016). A Blood Spatter Analyst uses blood left at crime scenes to determine the manner of death. If the manner of death is determined to be murder then a Blood Spatter Analyst can even determine the weapon used in the murder. Blood Spatter…