JUS 104 Grand Canyon All Week Discussions JUS104  

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 1 Discussion 1

How do various cultures of the world determine which acts are criminal and which acts are not?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 1 Discussion 2

What is meant by federalism? What are the three levels of law enforcement and what are their purposes?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 2 Discussion 1

What differences exist between crimes mala in se and mala prohibita? Give examples.

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 2 Discussion 2

Discuss the primary goals of criminal law and civil law. What are the differences in proof?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 3 Discussion 1

What are some benefits and detriments of televised trials?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 3 Discussion 2

List and explain the elements required to establish mens rea. What arguments might be presented in a courtroom to establish mens rea?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 4 Discussion 1

Why did the first systems of law enforcement in Colonial America and the 19th century take the form that they did? Justify your answer.

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 4 Discussion 2

According to “Hiring and Keeping Police Officers,” what were some of the reasons for agencies being unable to fill vacancies?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 5 Discussion 1

The essential problem for the justice system in rehabilitating prisoners is to balance the cost of the rehabilitation programs with the cost of incarceration itself. How would you accomplish this task?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 5 Discussion 2

Is it possible to rehabilitate serial killers? What are the pros and cons of your argument?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 6 Discussion 1

If you were a warden of a prison, what programs would you offer in order to rehabilitate juveniles?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 6 Discussion 2

In what way should juvenile courts differ from adult courts?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 7 Discussion 1

Many criminologists have suggested that babies be finger and toe printed, and that a sample of the baby’s DNA be taken at birth so that the data can be stored for future criminal investigations. Do you think that this is a good idea and why?

JUS 104 Grand Canyon Module 7 Discussion 2

How are new technologies assisting in the fight against terrorism, monitoring sexual offenders, monitoring gang offenders, sketching crime scenes, and tracking high speed pursuits?