Last evening at 7:30 p.m. in police office Mr. Nudger had an interview with eyewitness Hammersmith. He had an argument with Curtis Colt‚ who is not a murderer and they can’t put him in the electric chair. An interview was in the interrogation room. In the interrogation room there was a secret window where others officers could see them. Interview begun by Mr. Nudger by asking a simple questions to Hammersmith. Nudger first asked Where? and What time ? Does Mr. Hammersmith saw the murder. Mr
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10/21/09 Crime= conduct that violates criminal law for which there is no legally accepted justification or excuse. The criminal law has to written in order to be violated 1850-1880 crime epidemic and social upheaval caused by immigration Prohibition yrs: Widespread organized crime 1960-1970 War protests Civil rights era increased concern for rights of women and ethnic racial minorities 70-80s FBI data indicate a considerable increase in murders‚ rapes‚ and assults
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the fact that they are oblivious to the law. But as seen in the certain cases (e.g Miranda v. Arizona) it is a necessary evil. Without the Miranda rights‚ America would have a hunting culture. Cops would become hunters rather than investigators. Interrogations would become a way for the hunter to capture and attack its unwilling prey. Though‚ The Miranda Rights allowed some people like Ernesto Miranda conviction to be overturned‚ it is still very important that law enforcement make the necessary effort
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United States to take preemptive action to protect national security while “differently interpreting” (that is‚ disregarding) international law. This method of interpreting international law differently was important in justifying the “enhanced” interrogation policies in Guantanamo Bay. Despite having signed and ratified the UN Torture Convention‚ which clearly underlines that torture is never justified regardless of emergency situations‚ the US Department of Justice argued that self-defense and national
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Baylee Crumpler Professor Dr. Maul Sociology 7 October 2010 Abu Ghraib Prison In the United States today‚ people have become less caring for others‚ commit tremendous amounts of crime‚ and show many signs of hatred. Abuses take place in peoples’ everyday lives physically‚ psychologically‚ and sexually. Crimes such as torture‚ rape‚ sodomy‚ and homicide became popular in Iraq‚ at Abu Ghraib prison. Surprisingly‚ these terrible acts were committed by military police personnel of the United
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Test 2 Study Guide Chapter 6 1. Is fraud only prosecuted criminally or are there other methods to prosecute for fraud? a. Fraud may be prosecuted criminally or civilly. 2. What is the standard by which law enforcement making arrest adhere to? a. Probable cause 3. What makes evidence admissible in court? a. Evidence is admissible in court if it is relevant‚ its probative value outweighs any prejudicial effects‚ and it is trustworthy‚ meaning that it is subject to examination and cross-examination
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Scenario of a Probation Officer‚ Interviewing and Interrogation Alana Johnson June 29‚ 2013 Criminal Justice Communications 2358-12 Everest University You are a probation officer who was conducting a home visit for probationer Bobby Jean. You walk up to the door‚ she answers‚ and you notice a bag of marijuana sitting on the kitchen table. She promises that it is not hers. You provide her with a urine screen and it is clean. Based on the above scenario‚ please respond to the following
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Little wonder‚ perhaps‚ that it was felt acceptable for German prisoners to suffer in British interrogation centers. And it should also be said that whatever went on within their walls‚ it paled into insignificance compared with the horrors the Nazis visited on millions of prisoners. So‚ how can we be sure about the methods used at the London Cage?
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India INDIAN CRIMINAL DEFENSE MANUAL The Role And Responsibility of a Legal Aid Lawyer Rights of the Accused and Exceptional Circumstances Client Interview Other Pretrial Matters Theory of the Case Various Defense Strategies Questioning the Witness Plea Bargaining/Guilty Plea Evidence Arguments CODES The Code of Criminal Procedure The Constitution of India The Indian Evidence Act‚ 1872 The Indian Penal Code‚ 1860 LEGAL RESOURCES Lawyer-Client Relationship India Country Summary
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explicitly notify Mr. Miranda of his right to remain silent and have legal counsel present violate his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination? DECISION: Yes‚ his protection against self-incrimination was violated OPINION: Custodial interrogations are‚ in and of themselves and by their very nature‚ persuasive and influence the conduct of those being interviewed. The detention‚ isolation‚ and control exerted over individuals in custody make them more susceptible to subtle-coercion and “…compel
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