1.) How does grading the offense work in criminal homicide cases?
2.) What are the different degrees of murder and how do they relate to capital punishment?
3.) What are the key elements of involuntary manslaughter?
4.) (TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault, rape discussed) How have cultural values and norms influenced the perception of rape at all stages of the criminal justice system?
5.) Identify and explain the four types of crimes against persons?
6.) What crimes violate the right of locomotion?
7.) Describe and identify crimes against property, giving examples.
8.) What kinds of activities are considered to be white collar crimes against property?
9.) How have personal computing and the internet enhanced opportunities for cybercrimes against intellectual property?
10.) Why are there efforts to control bad manners in public?
11.) How did our present “quality of life” offenses grow out of older offenses of disorderly conduct?
12.) What are the ethical dilemmas posed by discretional decision making in the enforcement of crimes against public morals?
13.) Discuss how crimes against the state reflect the enduring idea of balancing security and freedom during wartime emergencies.
14.) Identify and explain the three different crimes of disloyalty.
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