Criminal Justice Case Study

I grew up in a neighborhood which is riddled with crime. Unfortunately, people who I grew up with became involved in gangs and criminal activities. Those actions led to them having a criminal record. When looking through the options of the podcast, People who are involved in the criminal justice system is the one I thought would be most interesting. The person Bradley Jacobs discusses what he does in the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES).

I feel that this case was somewhat representative of what was discussed in the textbook. The forensics aspects of this case were generally different from the impression of forensics I received from reading the textbook. Despite this fact, I feel that the investigative techniques of this case were similar to what was discussed in the textbook, as well as what has been discussed during lecture.

Larry Darnell Booker, III is an 18 year old African American male who is before the court for disposition. On March 17, 2017, Larry appeared before the Honorable Judge Alotha C. Willis of the Portsmouth Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court charged with gang participation, possession of stolen property and conspiracy to possess stolen property. Larry was represented by Nathan Chapman, Attorney at Law and Artisha Gregg represented the Commonwealth. Prior to any evidence being heard, a plea agreement was reached. Larry pled guilty to possession of stolen property and the other criminal charges were nolle prossed. A social history was ordered and the matter was continued to May 10, 2017. Larry was placed at Portsmouth City Jail.

He was arrested in Montana because he was seen near a local elementary school impersonating a police officer. When an officer approached him and asked him to take his hands out of his pockets, he refused. He was then detained and the officer found a stun gun on his person. This was a close call that could have ended very badly if he had not been seen. Another incident involving Bar-Jonah, was when he tried to kidnap two boys. He sexually assaulted and strangled the boys before one was able to escape and get help from local authorities. Bar-Jonah was convicted of kidnapping and attempted murder for which he was sent to the Massachusetts Correctional Institute for eighteen to twenty years. Later on he was sent to Bridgewater Mental Hospital. While at Bridgewater Mental Hospital he talked about his fantasies which were incredibly violent and disturbing. Bar-Jonah talked about his sexual fantasies which were extremely violent. He also expressed a curiosity for human flesh. After two years of being there he was given an evaluation. During his hearing, two psychologists testified that he wasn’t a danger when clearly he

The family has been determined indigent for services. Samkisha has received public defender services for her criminal matters and Mrs. Beale has received Medicaid since she was 16 years of age. Mrs. Beale disclosed she is court ordered to receive child support in the amount of $202 per month from Mr. Robinson for Samkisha, but stated he seldom make payments of such. She also reported she receives unemployment in the amount of $204 per week and Social Security Income (SSI) for Samkisha in the amount of $670 per month.

This weekend was damaging for Jeremiah Raber. According to Starcasm, the Return to Amish star was arrested for domestic violence. The police report shows Carmela Raber's statement where she accuses her husband of hitting her almost daily. Bruises were visible on her body and there was an incident where Jeremiah reportedly threw hot coffee in Carmela's lap. All of this happened on Saturday, with the situation getting worse as the days pass. There is allegedly a protective order in place against Jeremiah Raber to keep Carmela safe. It is unclear how long it was granted for and a court date has not yet been released.

This case was last before the court on 6/26/2017 for a report to the court. At that time, temporary custody of Issac Johnson remained with the Department and a pretrial conference date was set for October 30, 2017.

Xander L. is a 17-year-old African American male and documented gang member. His prior juvenile adjudications include purse snatching, breaking and entering, and drug possession. His first juvenile adjudication occurred when he was 13 years old. He has served a year of custody in the juvenile correctional facility and has been placed on probation twice

TLO was taken into custody where she confessed that she had sold marijuana at school. A juvenile court sentenced her to a years probation, but TLO was appealing about the violations of not having a search warrant for looking into and through her privacy.

On 03/31/17, Mr. Plaches was charged with Violation of Probation and sentenced to 24 Years at supervision level 5 with credit for 64 days previously served balance of sentence is suspended for 1 year level 4 Home Confinement, followed by 7 years at supervision level 3 (CRA#VS100079404).

Quazonte is a fourteen year old African-American male who is currently before the court on a charge of receiving stolen property. He has no history of escape. He has had one juvenile detention confinement and no out of home placements or other court ordered placements. Quazonte has had no contact with any other Virginia Court Service Units or other states Court Service Units, which resulted in diversion or informal resolution at Intake. He has no other pending matters before the court. Quazonte has had no court ordered interventions.

This is to inform you about Marcus Linares. On February 15, 2017, at 3:30 pm I met the client in his home located in Layton. I went over my role as an FRF and how can I help him and his family comply with their obligations with the juvenile court. Darlene (Guardian) made Marcus Appointment at Davis Behavioral Health and he is scheduled for February 22, 2017, at 10:45 am. This appointment will be to have him do the drug and alcohol evaluation and start his treatment.

Zachari's grandmother showed the QP the court documents the probation officer left that reports he has 20 hours of community services, have no contact with the co-defendants, curfew set by the parent, and contact with his probation officer.

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Monday, October 02, 2017 at 14:42, city units were dispatched to assist the Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC), DOC1 at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds, space #16. Officer Isett was out with two subjects, a male and female for violations of status. He was requesting city unit to assist with the male.