Justice in the Courtroom

1. Racial minorities make up a very small proportion of the lawyers and judges in the United States. What accounts for this? What difference, if any, would it make if more of the lawyers representing criminal defendants were racial minorities? Support your answer. 2. Evidence suggesting that prosecutors use their peremptory ch ...continues

Justice in the Courtroom

The Supreme Court has repeatedly asserted that a defendant is not entitled to a jury "composed in whole or in part of persons of his own race." Although these rulings establish that states are not obligated to use racially mixed juries, they do no prohibit states from doing so. In fact, a number of policymakers and legal scholar ...continues

Law Multiple Choice Questions

1. The most well-known reference that covers citation form is commonly called: A. The Maroon Book. B. The Blue Book. C. Citation Form at a Glance. D. West's Annotated Guide to Citation Format. 2. A brief submitted by a nonparty with permission of the court is called: A. An ...continues

Law Multiple Choice Questions

1. You are shepardizing a case and come across an "o." This means that your case, or a portion of that case, has been: A. Amended. B. Affirmed. C. Overruled. D. Outdated. 2. Shepard's can help you on the job in which of the following ways? A. Allowing you to pinpoint specific legal issues through ...continues

Community Corrections

You are the director of the probation and parole office in your county. The local paper is running an article on corrections and the types of theories that are used in modern prisons. Write a short summary article on the three theories of corrections. Consider the various prison systems and the focus of each. Summarize the artic ...continues

Sentencing

Black’s Law Dictionary defines arbitrary as "…in an unreasonable manner, as fixed or done capriciously or at pleasure" (Black et al., 1991). In light of that definition, if the death penalty was outlawed for being arbitrary based on the lack of guidelines, does it stand to reason that current death penalty sentences fit the defi ...continues

Sentencing

Do you agree or disagree with the argument that crime seriousness and prior criminal records are not legally relevant variables? In your own words, please post a response. Also use references to support your answer.

Youth and Corrections

1. What correctional policies can be created from the principles of restorative justice (based on indigenous justice principles)? Are these values more compatible with some offenses than others? More appropriate for some types of offenders than others? 2. Can you explain why juveniles of color have higher rates of contact wi ...continues

Youth and Corrections

Debate this statement: Criminal justice is not racist.

Sentencing

Can I get some guidance on the following below: Black’s Law Dictionary defines arbitrary as "…in an unreasonable manner, as fixed or done capriciously or at pleasure" (Black et al., 1991). In light of that definition, if the death penalty was outlawed for being arbitrary based on the lack of guidelines, does it stand to reaso ...continues