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Mark Davis has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for reckless driving, speeding, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter as the result of a crash that occurred on a night out with his friends. Mark has been out on bail and pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned. The Judge set a date for Mark’s trial and his defense team has been working to collect information about the technology used by the Highway Patrol to reconstruct the crash.

District Attorney O’Malley offered Mark a plea bargain, but Mark chose to take his chances at trial. Mark’s attorney, Mr. Chen Long, advised Mark that accepting the plea offer was completely up to Mark, although Mr. Long advised against accepting it because the defense planned to highlight mistakes made by law enforcement during the investigation that could create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.

The trial begins and during the voir dire of potential jurors, several individuals are excused because they have previous knowledge of Mark’s case from the media. Two individuals stated that they could not be impartial because they had loved ones killed in alcohol related crashes as well. Eventually, two men and ten women were seated in Mark’s trial.

District Attorney O’Malley presented the State’s case clearly and concisely depicting a night on the town full of heavy drinking, which ultimately resulted in Mark’s actions causing the death of one individual and injuring four others. Highway Patrolman Green explained to the jury that he immediately suspected alcohol when he arrived on scene because Mark appeared to be intoxicated when they spoke. Following the Judge ruling that it was admissible and not prejudicial, Sergeant Rodney Monroe, from the Highway Patrol Reconstruction Team presented their reconstruction complete with a high-tech computer animated reenactment of the crash. During the cross examination, Defense Attorney Long challenged the reconstruction because the Defense Crash Reconstruction Expert had discovered errors in the mathematical calculations for vehicle speed. The jury appeared to have liked the reconstruction very much regardless of the errors highlighted by the defense.

Mark was convicted of DWI, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter; however, he was acquitted of reckless driving and speeding. The Jury said they could not convict Mark of those offenses because of the mistakes made by law enforcement officers during the investigation.

Because Mark pleads not guilty, but was convicted during trial and had two prior DWI offenses, he was sentenced to ten years in the State Prison. Defense Attorney Long immediately notified the court of an impending appeal that would be filed by the defendant. In a report, using external sources to support your claims, answer the following:

1. Compare and contrast the roles of the Judge, Jury, District Attorney (Prosecutor), and Defense Attorney. What are their primary functions and purposes in the courtroom Workgroup?
2. Discuss the rights of the defendant in your state during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.
3. Discuss the rights of the victims and/or their families in your state during the pre-trial and trial phase of the criminal justice process. Would it be unusual for the family of a deceased victim to become angered by a slow criminal justice process or one where they are not permitted by law to be given information about the facts or evidence in the case by the District Attorney’s Office before the trial?
4. Compare and contrast plea-bargaining versus going to trial. Historically, opponents to plea bargains have claimed that they are used to alleviate heavy workloads of prosecutors (district attorneys). Prosecutors argue that plea-bargaining is a necessary part of the criminal justice process for several reasons. Where is the future of the criminal justice process headed in this regard?
5. Analyze how the Highway Patrol’s computer animated reenactment might have related to the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) effect in the courtroom.

Submission Details:

1. Save the final Microsoft Word document as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
2. LASA 2 Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 300 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Compare and contrasts the roles of jury, judge, district attorney, and defense attorney.	44
Discusses the rights of the defendant during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.	24
Discusses the rights of the victims/victims’ families during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.	36
Compare and contrasts plea-bargaining to going to trial.	48
Predicts the future of criminal trials in regard to plea-bargaining.	44
Analyzes how the computer animated reenactment relates to the CSI Effect in the courtroom.

Mark Davis has been charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for reckless driving, speeding, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter as the result of a crash that occurred on a night out with his friends. Mark has been out on bail and pleaded not guilty when he was arraigned. The Judge set a date for Mark’s trial and his defense team has been working to collect information about the technology used by the Highway Patrol to reconstruct the crash.

District Attorney O’Malley offered Mark a plea bargain, but Mark chose to take his chances at trial. Mark’s attorney, Mr. Chen Long, advised Mark that accepting the plea offer was completely up to Mark, although Mr. Long advised against accepting it because the defense planned to highlight mistakes made by law enforcement during the investigation that could create reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors.

The trial begins and during the voir dire of potential jurors, several individuals are excused because they have previous knowledge of Mark’s case from the media. Two individuals stated that they could not be impartial because they had loved ones killed in alcohol related crashes as well. Eventually, two men and ten women were seated in Mark’s trial.

District Attorney O’Malley presented the State’s case clearly and concisely depicting a night on the town full of heavy drinking, which ultimately resulted in Mark’s actions causing the death of one individual and injuring four others. Highway Patrolman Green explained to the jury that he immediately suspected alcohol when he arrived on scene because Mark appeared to be intoxicated when they spoke. Following the Judge ruling that it was admissible and not prejudicial, Sergeant Rodney Monroe, from the Highway Patrol Reconstruction Team presented their reconstruction complete with a high-tech computer animated reenactment of the crash. During the cross examination, Defense Attorney Long challenged the reconstruction because the Defense Crash Reconstruction Expert had discovered errors in the mathematical calculations for vehicle speed. The jury appeared to have liked the reconstruction very much regardless of the errors highlighted by the defense.

Mark was convicted of DWI, four counts of felony assault, and one count of involuntary manslaughter; however, he was acquitted of reckless driving and speeding. The Jury said they could not convict Mark of those offenses because of the mistakes made by law enforcement officers during the investigation.

Because Mark pleads not guilty, but was convicted during trial and had two prior DWI offenses, he was sentenced to ten years in the State Prison. Defense Attorney Long immediately notified the court of an impending appeal that would be filed by the defendant. In a report, using external sources to support your claims, answer the following:

1. Compare and contrast the roles of the Judge, Jury, District Attorney (Prosecutor), and Defense Attorney. What are their primary functions and purposes in the courtroom Workgroup?
2. Discuss the rights of the defendant in your state during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.
3. Discuss the rights of the victims and/or their families in your state during the pre-trial and trial phase of the criminal justice process. Would it be unusual for the family of a deceased victim to become angered by a slow criminal justice process or one where they are not permitted by law to be given information about the facts or evidence in the case by the District Attorney’s Office before the trial?
4. Compare and contrast plea-bargaining versus going to trial. Historically, opponents to plea bargains have claimed that they are used to alleviate heavy workloads of prosecutors (district attorneys). Prosecutors argue that plea-bargaining is a necessary part of the criminal justice process for several reasons. Where is the future of the criminal justice process headed in this regard?
5. Analyze how the Highway Patrol’s computer animated reenactment might have related to the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) effect in the courtroom.

Submission Details:

1. Save the final Microsoft Word document as M5_A1_Lastname_Firstname.doc.
2. LASA 2 Grading Criteria and Rubric

All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. This assignment is worth 300 points. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Assignment 1 Grading Criteria	Maximum Points
Compare and contrasts the roles of jury, judge, district attorney, and defense attorney.	44
Discusses the rights of the defendant during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.	24
Discusses the rights of the victims/victims’ families during the trial phase of the criminal justice process.	36
Compare and contrasts plea-bargaining to going to trial.	48
Predicts the future of criminal trials in regard to plea-bargaining.	44
Analyzes how the computer animated reenactment relates to the CSI Effect in the courtroom.

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Describe the behavior when you compile the program, with no options. What is the command that you would use to compile the code and create the executable “power2”?

Read the case scenario below. Based on the information presented in the case and the readings for this module, prepare answers to the questions provided after the case. You may find individuals in your company’s logistics or international compliance departments who are good sources of information.

Case Scenario

You are the Vice President of Sales for Detroit Mini Safe, a U.S. manufacturer of small fireproof safes with headquarters in Detroit, Michigan. You entered into a contract with Chinese Safe Distributors to supply model 1505 mini safes. Each safe weighs approximately 15 pounds. You just received a purchase order from China Safe Distributors for 2500 safes to be delivered to their warehouse in Jiashan.

Name of Company: Chinese Safe Distributors 

Address: 35 Taishan Rd, E.D.Z., Jiashan, Zhejiang, China. 

Description of Goods: 2500 qty Model 1505 Mini Safe with keypad combination 

Price: $250.00 each

Based on the information provided in the case scenario, answer the following questions:

Q 1. The order made a request for payment on an open account. They are willing to consider other terms, but they do not want to purchase against documents unless they can inspect the safes to ensure quality and to locate any possible damage. What method of payment will your company find acceptable? Prepare a letter to the Chinese company explaining the best options, your company’s preference, and reasons why this option is fair to both parties. Provide information on how you can address their concerns about the quality and damage issues.

Q 2. The order specified that China Safe Distributors would like to consider the cost of shipping before they decide whether to handle the arrangements themselves. Using several of the most relevant international commercial terms (Incoterms), prepare a letter to your client providing the various methods and costs for transporting the safes. Suggest the most appropriate method of transportation, and provide transit times from Detroit Michigan to Shanghai, China. Assume that China Safe Distributors does not have any experience in this area and that it will be necessary for you to explain the responsibilities of all of the parties for your final recommendation and support your selection.

Q 3. What documents will be necessary for this shipment? Provide a brief description of the purpose and use of each document as well as the party responsible for creating the document.

Q 4. Assume that China Safe Distributors agreed to CIF terms. Detroit Mini Safe arranged for transportation by XYZ Ocean Carriers and purchased an “all risk” insurance policy from an American surety company. The 2500 Model 1505 Mini Safes were loaded into a container and placed onboard a U.S. flag vessel on June 1. Twenty-four hours after sailing, the vessel was hit by bombs from a terrorist attack. Because of the damage, the vessel sank to the bottom of the ocean. Evaluate the possible legal ramifications for each party resulting from the loss of the cargo.

Write the answers in about 3- pages in a Microsoft Word and Submit your document to the Discussion Area by Saturday, February 6, 2016

All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.

 

Assignment 2: Course Project Task V

 

International Finance, Documentary Requirements, and Logistics

In this module, you will research information related to international finance, documents, and logistics.

Without financial resources, your company will not be able to purchase goods and services. In your opinion, how does a company finance international transactions?

When dealing with foreign countries, financial transactions can be risky. Before your company ships goods to a company located in La Republica de Caspa, you need to ensure that the foreign country will pay your company for the goods. Similarly, if your company orders goods from a company located in Russavia, you need to ensure that your company will receive the products it ordered instead of boxes filled with rocks.

Research letter of credit transactions, the uniform customs and practice for documentary credits (UCP), sources of trade financing, and other topics related to finance. Interview someone involved in international finance at your company. Prepare a paper evaluating the various methods of financing and the risks of financial transactions when buying and selling goods and services to foreign countries.

In addition, research the documents involved in international transactions. Provide the names and purposes of the most important documents. Analyze what are the legal requirements for these documents? Relate the use of Incoterms to import and export contracts. Considering the audience of your practical guide, include copies of documents for reference in your guide.

The final part of this module’s paper should address the transportation of goods. What laws govern the transportation of goods from one country to another? Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the buyer, seller, carrier and freight forwarder? Evaluate which party is liable in the event goods are damaged in transit. Interview someone from risk management at your company to obtain information related to insurance and risk management.

Also, analyze how finance, documents, and logistics are affected by culture, ethics, and e-commerce. Make note of any pending regulations or laws that could affect your company in the future.

Write a 2– pages paper showing your research on finance, documentary requirements, and logistics. Include links, references, and sources you have used and follow the proper guidelines for citing legal texts. Also provide a statement regarding which specific topics related to your research would be appropriate for inclusion in the International Business Law and Practices Guidelines document you are developing. Provide a rationale for your decisions.

Present your work in Microsoft Word document format and submit it to the

his assignment will help you to understand EI (Emotional Intelligence).

 

-Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, research about EI theories, communication styles, team building, and decision making.

 

-Go to the website http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ei_quiz/ and take the quiz. (I am attaching results of EI quiz for me)

 

Based on your research and understanding, create a white paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document that:

 

1. Describe how your EI level can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.
2. Discuss the results of the EI Quiz.
3. Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format.

 

 

 

 

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

 

1. Described how your EI level can either enhance or hinder effective leadership in the health care environment.

 

2. Included at least two journal references.

 

rticle 2: Turk, M., Fapohunda, A., & Zoucha, R. (2015). Using photovoice to explore Nigerian immigrants’ eating and physical activity in the United States. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(1), 16-24. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12105

 

•Discuss the authors’ summary about the validity and reliability of the instrument.

 

Cite all sources in APA format.

 

 

 

 

Assignment 2 Grading Criteria

 

 

 

1. Described the sample in the studies chosen in W2 Assignment 2.

 

2. Described the sample characteristics (demographics) in the study.

 

3. Discussed the data collection process used in the studies.

 

4. Identified the sampling design.

 

5. Described the instrument or tool or survey used in the articles.

 

6. Summarized the discussion regarding the validity and reliability of the instrument in each article.

 

elect a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” Then write a 3-5 page paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:

1. Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.
2. Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.
3. Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
4. Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
5. Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Your assignment must:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

eed help answering these two questions

 

1. Define the direction of monetary policy in the US over the last 3-5 years. Describing if money supply has increased or decreased? Explain.  Have interest rates increased or decreased? Explain

 

2. Describe the impact of these monetary policies on the U.S. economy.

 

 

Asking for 2 PowerPoint slides per question (4 in total) with speaker notes and one reference.

his section, you must

• You must explain where your data were originated.
• Identify and specifically define the data set being used, its origin(s), and its composition.
  • Data can be acquired from a variety of sources.  The sites listed below are excellent sources from which to obtain secondary data.
    • Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org/)
    • Anti-Defamation League (www.adl.org/)
    • Bureau of Justice Statistics (www.bjs.gov/)
    • Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/)
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (www.fbi.gov)
• Explain why this particular data set was chosen.
• Identify particular strengths and weaknesses of the set.

Arrangement of Data

In this section, you must detail the manner in which you arranged the data set so as to permit analysis and inference. Particularly in the case of a methodological approach applying quantitative principles, you are encouraged to use charts and graphs to explain your data arrangement. Specifically, you must

• Explain the methodologies and statistical techniques used in research in criminal justice.
• Evaluate criminal justice data with specific reference to a methodological approach.
• Explain the principles of your selected approach.

Results

Data Analysis

It is important that you use this step in the process for analyzing the data to determine what it shows, not the meaning of what it shows. In this section, you must

• Describe how you analyzed the data.
• Explain the conclusions drawn from the data analysis.
• Explain the inferences drawn from your data analysis.

Conclusion

Finally, in this section, you must

• Identify and discuss the findings of your research study.
• Examine justifiable conclusions and inferences resulting from the data analysis.
• Explain the methodologies and statistical techniques used in research in criminal justice.
• Apply scientific methodology to answer a criminal justice research question.
• Summarize the entirety of your study by restating the purpose and consolidated outcomes of data set selection, data set arrangement, data analysis, and conclusions.

The Final Project

• Must be 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages)
• Must use at least six peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style

his section, you must

• You must explain where your data were originated.
• Identify and specifically define the data set being used, its origin(s), and its composition.
  • Data can be acquired from a variety of sources.  The sites listed below are excellent sources from which to obtain secondary data.
    • Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org/)
    • Anti-Defamation League (www.adl.org/)
    • Bureau of Justice Statistics (www.bjs.gov/)
    • Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics (http://www.albany.edu/sourcebook/)
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (www.fbi.gov)
• Explain why this particular data set was chosen.
• Identify particular strengths and weaknesses of the set.

Arrangement of Data

In this section, you must detail the manner in which you arranged the data set so as to permit analysis and inference. Particularly in the case of a methodological approach applying quantitative principles, you are encouraged to use charts and graphs to explain your data arrangement. Specifically, you must

• Explain the methodologies and statistical techniques used in research in criminal justice.
• Evaluate criminal justice data with specific reference to a methodological approach.
• Explain the principles of your selected approach.

Results

Data Analysis

It is important that you use this step in the process for analyzing the data to determine what it shows, not the meaning of what it shows. In this section, you must

• Describe how you analyzed the data.
• Explain the conclusions drawn from the data analysis.
• Explain the inferences drawn from your data analysis.

Conclusion

Finally, in this section, you must

• Identify and discuss the findings of your research study.
• Examine justifiable conclusions and inferences resulting from the data analysis.
• Explain the methodologies and statistical techniques used in research in criminal justice.
• Apply scientific methodology to answer a criminal justice research question.
• Summarize the entirety of your study by restating the purpose and consolidated outcomes of data set selection, data set arrangement, data analysis, and conclusions.

The Final Project

• Must be 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages)
• Must use at least six peer-reviewed sources in addition to the course text.
• Must document all sources in APA style
• Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style