Several infamous cases are available for case study. Choose a notorious case (or the instructor can assign one particular case. Two good examples are the OJ Simpson case or the Scott Peterson case)
Discuss the "guilty actions" and "guilty minds" details surrounding the case.
Answers will vary based on the case. Instructor is to look for concrete examples with specific details followed by explanations as to why the specific act was chosen. The guilty mind or mens rea (criminal intent) should address the intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently behavior of the convicted. Guilty actions can include changes in appearance, concealment, sudden wealth or changes in spending, flight to avoid prosecution or threatening of witnesses, and admissions by conduct.
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A) Roving staff should make continuous but intermittent/unpredictable rounds B) Staff members should not waste time memorizing the juveniles cell C) Youth at risk should be housed with other offenders to improve staff's ability to monitor them. D) Dangerous objects should be kept away from the juvenile E) Removal of clothing and physical restraints should be used as a last resort
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A. victim-driven B. offender-driven C. officer-driven D. judge-driven
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A. Probation is the unconditional release of the offender into the community. B. Probation is limited because it cannot be combined with other sanctions, such as fines, restitution, and community service. C. James Q. Wilson was the first to suggest it. D. Probation is used mainly for more serious offenses. E. Probation is significantly less expensive than imprisonment.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false