First Degree Murder Case Analysis

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.

Capital punishment, otherwise known as the death penalty, is a controversial subject which has been argued for decades due to the ethical decisions involved. People believe the death penalty is the right thing to do and that it is the perfect example of ‘justice’ while others believe that it is immoral and overly expensive. The death penalty is not a logical sentence for criminals, it doesn’t give them the right type of justice and it is immoral.

In Nashville on September 8, 2016 a man has been found guilty for robbery and shooting of a drug dealer. According to the WSMV website, the man by the name of, Montrez E. Duncan, “was convicted for committing Hobbs Act Robbery, Robbery and carrying, and brandishing and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. A trial done in September 26, 2016, it was stated that Duncan and a few suspects followed the person home. They then entered the home, tied him up and threatened to kill him. The robbers stole some cocaine and cash from the victim and forced him to contact others to take more cash and drugs from them. When they felt the victim was of no value to them, they attempted to set him and the vehicle on fire. The victim was able

The hierarchy rule requires for a law enforcement agency to count the highest offense and ignore all others, but keeping in mind that by this rule it does not affect the number of charges the defendant will be prosecuted by the court. It’s also, when you have a defendant charged with different offenses and the police agency will choose only the highest offense. For example: a person is charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving with a Suspended Driver License and First Degree Murder. The law enforcement agency will choose the highest on the hierarchy list which is first degree murder and the agency will not report the other two because they are misdemeanors. Another great example of the hierarchy rule is the Petit Triple

For example an individual is involved in a dispute with another individual and as the first individual beings to walk away and the second individual pulls out a knife and some how or another the first individual stabs the second individual the first individual could use the necessity defense.

Many times when watching television, we see horrible news about a crime committed, which is most likely is not in self-defense. The first thing that comes to our minds; this person is going to receive the death penalty. First-degree murder triggers our emotions to see justice. Even in a country where everyone is innocent until proven guilty, we are quick to pass judgment and convict the suspect in question. With technology so advanced in the United States where we can receive the news even into our phones, many times the accused do not received a fair trial. On the other hand, the incompetence of lawyers has created great doubt on the delivery of justice. Additionally, by eliminating the capital punishment will help alleviate the financial

Bath, N.Y. (WENY) -- An Elmira man who served as the 'look out' the night of Kelley Stage Clayton's death will be sentenced on Monday.

John Plebbins pleaded guilty last week to the first-degree murder of Megan Mike, and is to take the stand beginning on April 5th. The controversy of this trail has left people taking sides, and has even spawned massive uproar. The controversy itself is due to the unclear decision to give a young offender a hefty charge of first-degree murder; thinking that such a charge should only be given to adults.

Today (February 4th, 2016), I was placed in Courtroom 4C of the courthouse and instructed to sit-in and observe every case brought forward to the judge today. I have to say, some of the cases I heard about today were not your real average day cases. One thing one of my supervisors; Vinny, told me to look out for was the the college/high school students who got in trouble for underage possession because they stick-out like a sore thumb in the courthouse. He said you can tell which ones they are based on the way they are dressed and how nervous they look when they are sitting and waiting for their case to be heard. Vin was not wrong, once the room was open for people to come in, I saw a group of 5-6 college-age students walk in very well dressed and most of them came in with one or two parents next to them. Throughout the day, some of the cases brought forward to the judge

The lack of proper resources during a trial can make the difference between the innocence and guilt of a person. The death penalty does not always show the innocence or guilt of a person. It shows how much he or she is willing to spend to help the trial go his or her way. The death penalty is an unfair system to those who cannot afford the “evidence” they need to help free them.

Punishing crime is an important task that our society must complete however we should be able to do so in a just and fair manner.” Under revised laws, most states now use a [two part] trial system, where the first determines a defendant’s guilt, and the second determines the sentence of a guilty defendant. In most trials Jurors are usually only given the option of either sentencing a convicted felon to life in prison or death” (1 Evans Kim). As a report by Kim Evans shows the death penalty shows that it follows a dangerous eye for an eye philosophy, which forces us to ask the question if we should have a system like that in a modern society. The answer is no and an article written by Christoph Heyns and Juan Mendez perfectly states the reasons why.

You arrive at the crime scene of a multiple homicide (more than one victim) and see that it's already been roped off from the public by the police. You see that the soil's been disturbed in such a way that suggests a one-person grave. You skip additional searches and begin collecting evidence. Then you map the scene, taking plenty of photos, and begin careful excavation of the

Thousands of people will attack the death penalty. They will give emotional speeches about the one innocent man or woman who might accidentally get an execution sentence. However, all of these people are forgetting one crucial element. They are forgetting the thousands of victims who die every year by the hands of heartless murderers. There are more murderers out there than people who are wrongly convicted, and that is what we must remember.

were the bodies of both Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman. There was a large amount

The death penalty is a legal act taken to punish those whose crime is most heinous. A man, by the name of Robert Lynn Pruett, was recently sentenced to death, but the amount of evidence against him is being questioned on whether or not it was sufficient enough for him to receive the death penalty. Pruett was already in prison for being an accomplice to murder, a murder that his dad committed. He was fifteen when his father killed their neighbor, and was placed into prison with a ninety-nine year sentence, simply because he was at the scene of the crime (McCullough, 2017). Within the next five years, he was being accused of yet another murder.