Posted: January 8th, 2016
Criminal law is a system that has evolved due to societal needs. This cycle of development begins when laws are enacted at the legislative stage. The laws are then enforced by law enforcement and are later applied by the judiciary. Many a times, laws are determined at the legislative stage but are developed in the courtroom. Both the processes are equally important in the criminal justice system. You may have your own thoughts on which one is more important.
Through this writing assignment, you will explore the evolution of criminal laws and their effects on the court system.
Tasks:
Select one of the two options listed for this assignment. Each option focuses on different aspects. The first one is related to the legislative process while the second gives you a chance to focus only on the current laws in your state.
Option 1: The Evolution of the Criminal Court System: The Legislative Process
This writing assignment involves exploring the legislative evolution of DUI laws in a specific state of your choice.
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: Conduct a research on the process of legislation in your state or any other state of your choice and on the impact of this process on the DUI or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) laws in the courtroom.
Your research should provide an explanation on the legislative process, the past and current DUI laws, and the source for any changes in your state of choice.
Step 2: Write a two-page paper.
In a Microsoft Word document, provide the following information:
Step 3: Save and submit your assignment.
Submission Details:
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Option 2: The Evolution of the Criminal Court System: The Laws in Your State
This writing assignment involves exploring the evolution of criminal laws and their effects on the court system.
Perform the following tasks:
Step 1: Research the court system in your state, or the state of your choice, and the history of a crime, tracking its changes in substance and penalties.
Conduct research to provide an explanation of the court structure in your state of choice, the history of a particular crime, its current substance and penalties, and the source for any changes.
Step 2: Write a two-page paper.
In a Microsoft Word document, provide the following information:
Step 3: Save and submit your assignment.
Submission Details:
Assignment 3 Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
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Submitted a well-structured two-page paper discussing a law in your state. |
12
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Discussed the structure of legislation or the court system. |
16
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Provided a description of the history of a crime in your state. |
16
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Provided a description of the current law and penalties for that crime. |
16
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Analyzed the reason for any changes made to the law, including your opinion. |
20
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Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. |
20
|
Total: |
100
|
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