Crime Use the Internet to research one (1) transnational crime as it applies to two (2) different countries of your own choosing.

Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

1. Review one (1) transnational crime.
2. Compare and contrast the two (2) countries for their definition of the crime, crime rate, and tools used to measure the crime.
3. Determine each country’s legal traditions and their major influences on crime definition, rate, and measurement.
4. Examine the extent to which crime statistics compiled in different countries can adequately be compared. Provide support for the response.
5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

The assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length 

  Write a two to three (2-3) page paper in which you:

   

  1. Review one (1) transnational crime.
  2. Compare and contrast the two (2) countries for their definition of the crime, crime rate, and tools used to measure the crime.
  3. Determine each country’s legal traditions and their major influences on crime definition, rate, and measurement.
  4. Examine the extent to which crime statistics compiled in different countries can adequately be compared. Provide support for the response.
  5. Use at least three (3) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

   

   

   

  Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

   

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

   

   

   

  The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

   

  • Describe the nature of globalization, and assess the aims and methods of comparative criminal justice and criminology.
  • Explain the nature and extent of various types of transnational crime.
  • Describe the principles of the four (4) major legal traditions and types of legal systems around the world.
  • Use technology and information resources to research comparative perspectives in criminal justice.
  • Write clearly and concisely about criminal justice topics using proper writing mechanics and APA style conventions.

Officer Jones is a veteran officer with the Smithville police department. He received information that a citizen living in the local housing project was selling drugs. This information was conveyed to Officer Jones by an anonymous caller to the officer on his personal cell phone. Officer Jones immediately went to the housing project and stopped the citizen as he was leaving his apartment. Officer Jones searched the citizen and found drugs.

Note: You may create and / or make all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.

Write a one to two (1-2) page paper in which you:

Identify the constitutional amendment that would govern Officer Jones’ actions. In your own opinion, discuss if you support his actions or not. Justify your answer using the appropriate case law and Supreme Court precedents.
Analyze the validity and constitutionality of Officer Jones’ actions.
Determine whether or not Officer Jones’ actions were justified by any of the three (3) ways whereby probable cause can be established. Provide a rationale for your response.
Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.