Explain whether mandatory arrest laws in cases of domestic violence are helpful or harmful.
Explain the criminal procedure steps for a domestic violence assault by describing everything that would happen, from reporting of the crime to potential final sentencing.
Explain whether these criminal procedural steps work appropriately or if they could be improved.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies:
BS Justice Studies
2.1: Explain the steps of criminal procedures from arrest to sentencing.