Third party liability

Mike buys for Sally, his girlfriend, a car before his trip overseas. He buys the car at Ace Autos. Ace Autos is to deliver the car to Sally within seven days. Mike signs the contract and prepays. Mike then leaves the country for his trip. Ten days have gone by and the car has not been delivered. Sally is not able to get in touch ...continues

Assume you have been asked to propose a true international criminal justice system; how would you address this issue?

One of the major arguments against the formation of a true international criminal justice agency is the loss of national sovereignty for the countries involved. Assume you have been asked to propose a true international criminal justice system; how would you address this issue? Include in your answer the three components of the ...continues

Criminal Studies

How much will the implementation of technology and further capabilities of the Internet affect the traditional criminal justice system in the 21st Century? In your answer, address each component of the system and the need, if any, for education, training, and salary of each.

The Concept of Delinquency

1. Should status offenders and juvenile delinquents be treated alike by the justice system? 2. Why are males more delinquent than females? Is it a matter of lifestyle, culture or physical properties? 3. Should there be mandatory incarceration for chronic juvenile offenders? Be sure to support your answers with outside r ...continues

Criminal Justice

Older citizens report less victimization than teens. What reasons could help account for such a wide disparity in victimization? Explain. Discuss some reasons why youths engage in high risk behaviors. Are juveniles rational actors who weigh the costs and benefits of their actions, or are they more impulsive and easily swayed ...continues

Delinquency Theories

Apply 2 psychological theories and 2 sociological theories to each of the following three delinquent acts: shoplifting, breaking and entering a home, and car jacking.

Delinquency Theories

Can delinquent behavior be deterred by the threat of punishment? If not, how can it be controlled? Explain.

Delinquency Influences

Search the Internet to find two websites that promote community involvement in the prevention of juvenile delinquency. Provide the hyperlinks to these sites and a brief explanation of each. What are their beliefs? Are they appealing to youths and/or adults? Is the program linked to a school? What does the program entail? How eff ...continues

Delinquency Influences

A child's social, community, and environmental relations are thought to exert a powerful influence on their involvement in delinquent activities. Kids who fail at home, at school, and in the neighborhood are considered prone to sustaining delinquent careers over the life course. Research indicates that chronic, persistent offend ...continues

Other Influences and the History of Juvenile Justice.

Do TV shows glorify drug use and encourage youths to enter the drug trade? Should all images of drinking and smoking be banned from TV? What about advertisements that try to convince youths how much fun it is to drink beer or smoke cigarettes?