This is an open book examination, based upon the text, class lecture, and discussion. Do not simply restate/copy the text material. Please answer TWO of the following questions. Please limit your answers to 800 words for each question. Do not copy directly from the text, whenever possible use your own words. The test is due by 7 p.m. December 6, 2021. Please submit your essays through CANVAS.
Trace the progress of a typical felony case through the criminal justice system in California. Begin with the arrest of the defendant and conclude your discussion with the sentencing. Briefly describe what occurs at each stage of the process. Which stages do you believe are most important to a fair criminal justice system? Why?
The conduct of law enforcement officers is currently a controversial issue in the United States. How does society currently control the conduct of law enforcement officers? Are these measures sufficient? What additional controls on law enforcement, if any, would you suggest? Explain your answer.
Summarize the law regarding search and seizure, as applied to a home and to a vehicle. Do the different requirements for a legal search achieve the goals of the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution? Why or why not?
