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Criminal Justice Resources

Articles and papers/reports, selected books and law-related material, statistics/data, organizations, other sources, 50-state surveys, historical archives/research, what is happening in criminal justice, getting help, introduction.

This guide is meant to serve as a starting place for people researching criminal justice and related criminal law issues.  It focuses primarly on issues related to the United States.  For more criminal law sources (particularly for 1L's), be sure to check out our guides for Criminal Law and Law and Public Policy  and the Kennedy School Library's Criminal Justice guide.

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Indexing/abstracting resources focused on criminal justice

• Crime and Delinquency Abstracts Covers 1963-1972. National Council on Crime and Delinquency and National Clearinghouse for Mental Health Information. Previously,
• Criminal Justice Abstracts (Harvard Key Login) Criminal Justice Abstracts provides comprehensive coverage of U.S. and international criminal justice literature including scholarly journals, books, dissertations, governmental and non-governmental studies and reports, unpublished papers, magazines, newsletters and other materials. In addition to criminal justice and criminology, topics covered include criminal law and procedure, corrections and prisons, police and policing, criminal investigation, forensic sciences and investigation, history of crime, substance abuse and addiction, and probation and parole. 1968-current. more... less... Criminal Justice Abstracts provides comprehensive coverage of U.S. and international criminal justice literature including scholarly journals, books, dissertations, governmental and non-governmental studies and reports, unpublished papers, magazines, newsletters and other materials. In addition to criminal justice and criminology, topics covered include criminal law and procedure, corrections and prisons, police and policing, criminal investigation, forensic sciences and investigation, history of crime, substance abuse and addiction, and probation and parole.
• NCJRS The National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. The NCJRS Abstracts Database contains summaries of the more than 185,000 criminal justice publications housed in the NCJRS Library collection. Most documents published by NCJRS sponsoring agencies since 1995 are available in full-text online. A link is included with the abstract when the full-text is available. Use the Thesaurus Term Search to search for materials in the NCJRS Abstracts Database using an NCJRS controlled vocabulary. This controlled vocabulary is used to assign relevant indexing terms to the documents in the NCJRS collection.

Finding legal articles and papers

• Index to Legal Periodicals and Books
• Index to Legal Periodicals Retrospective: 1908-1981 (Law Login Required) covers back to 1908 more... less... This retrospective database indexes over 750 legal periodicals published in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Annual surveys of the laws of a jurisdiction, annual surveys of the federal courts, yearbooks, annual institutes, and annual reviews of the work in a given field or on a given topic will also be covered.
• More resources for finding legal articles

Multidisciplinary databases

• Academic Search Premier (Harvard Login) more... less... Academic Search Premier (ASP) is a multi-disciplinary database that includes citations and abstracts from over 4,700 scholarly publications (journals, magazines and newspapers). Full text is available for more than 3,600 of the publications and is searchable.
• JSTOR more... less... Includes all titles in the JSTOR collection, excluding recent issues. JSTOR (www.jstor.org) is a not-for-profit organization with a dual mission to create and maintain a trusted archive of important scholarly journals, and to provide access to these journals as widely as possible. Content in JSTOR spans many disciplines, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. For complete lists of titles and collections, please refer to http://www.jstor.org/about/collection.list.html.

Other social science databases related to criminal justice

• PAIS International (Harvard Login) provides access to materials about public policy, including academic journal articles, yearbooks, books, reports and pamphlets. Items indexed include works by academics, agencies, international organizations and federal, state and local governments from 1972 to the present. PAIS covers over 1,600 journals and roughly 8,000 books each year. PAIS is international in scope and contains items in many romance languages. more... less... PAIS International indexes the public and social policy literature of public administration, political science, economics, finance, international relations, law, and health care, International in scope, PAIS indexes publications in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. The database is comprised of abstracts of thousands of journal articles, books, directories, conference proceedings, government documents and statistical yearbooks.
• More academic resources by field
• Law and Public Policy Guide
• Urban Studies Abstracts (Harvard Login) more... less... Electronic index and abstracts to the literature in the area of urban studies, including urban affairs, community development, and urban history. The backfile of this index has been digitized, providing coverage back to 1973.

Selected Journals and newsletters

• Annual Review of Criminal Procedure (Georgetown) Latest issue available in print at Law School KF9619 .G46

• Federal Sentencing Reporter also on Lexis

Congressional publications/government reports

• CRS reports
• House and Senate Hearings, Congressional Record Permanent Digital Collection, and Digital US Bills and Resolutions
• Federal Legislative History
• US Department of Justice
• PolicyFile (Harvard Login) Abstracts of and links to domestic and international public policy issue published by think tanks, university research programs, & research organizations. more... less... PolicyFile provides abstracts (more than half of the abstracts link to the full text documents) of domestic and international public policy issues. The public policy reports and studies are published by think tanks, university research programs, research organizations which include the OECD, IMF, World Bank, the Rand Corporation, and a number of federal agencies. The database search engine allows users to search by title, author, subject, organization and keyword.
• Rutgers University Don M. Gottsfredson School of Criminal Justice Gray Literature Database

Rules of Criminal Procedure

• Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (Federal Rules of Practice & Procedure) Includes postings of proposed rule changes. From the uscourts.gov website.
• Rulemaking (Pending Rules)(US Courts)

Model Penal Code

• Criminal Law: Model Penal Code
• Model Penal Code and Commentaries (official draft and revised comments) : with text of Model penal code as adopted at the 1962 Annual Meeting of the American Law Institute at Washington, D.C., May 24, 1962.
• Model penal code : official draft and explanatory notes : complete text of Model penal code as adopted at the 1962 Annual Meeting of the American Law Institute at Washington, D.C., May 24, 1962.
• Model Penal Code (ALI Library) Includes drafts

Selected Criminal Law Treatises, Basic Texts and Practice Manuals

Below are sources related to criminal law generally or focused on federal criminal law.  For a particular jurisdiction, look for secondary sources related to that particular state.  For constitutional issues, see also secondary sources related to constitutional law more generally.

• United States Attorneys Manual
• Legal Division Reference Book
• United States Sentencing Commission, Guidelines Manual

Search and Seizure

• Search and Seizure also on Lexis

Sources for criminal justice statistics generally

• Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Currently in transition (no longer funded by the Bureau of Justice Statistics), but still a good starting place. Data included as of 2013.
• Bureau of Justice Statistics
• FBI Uniform Crime Reports Annual report is Crime in the United States .
• National Crime Victimization Survey See also NCVS Victimization Analysis Tool and National Crime Victimization Survey Resource Guide .
• Justice Research and Statistics Association
• National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
• United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) Interactive Sourcebook
• Sunlight Criminal Justice Project Its Hall of Justice provides a searchable inventory of publically available criminal justice data sets and research.
• Arrest Data Analysis Tool underlying data from FBI's UCR (Uniform Crime Reports)
• Measures for Justice
• State Criminal Caseloads
• United States Historical Corrections Statistics - 1850-1984 from BJS abstract: "The introductory chapter contains a brief history of Federal corrections data collection efforts. Summary information on capital punishment includes data on illegal lynchings by race and offense, regional comparisons of the number of persons executed, the number under the death sentence, the number of women executed, and the number of persons removed from the death sentence other than by execution. Prison statistics cover the number in Federal, State, and juvenile facilities; the average sentence by sex, region, race, and offense; length of sentence; and type of release. Statistics also cover facility staff, inmate-staff ratio, and jail inmates. Probation and parole statistics address the numbers under supervision (both adults and juveniles), average caseload, terminations by method of termination, the average length of parole and percent with favorable outcome, and probationer and parolee profiles. Implications are drawn for current data collection efforts, and the appendix contains limited information on military prisons."
• Crime Solutions.gov

Crime Mapping

• NIJ Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety

Specialized sources of statistics/data

• Death Penalty Information Center
• Federal Sentencing Statistics
• The Counted: People Killed by Police in the US (The Guardian)
• Washington Post (People Shot Dead by Police)
• Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Protection's (OJJDP's) Statistical Briefing Book
• Stanford Open Policing Project Data on vehicle and pedestrian stops from law enforcement departments across the country.
• Corporate Prosecution Registry
• Police Crime Data
• Monitoring of Federal Criminal Sentences Series
• Citizen Police Data Project focused on Chicago
• Chicago Data Collaborative "Collaborative members collect data from institutions at all points of contact in the Cook County criminal justice system, including the Chicago Police Department, the Illinois State Police, the Office of the State's Attorney, and the Cook County Jail."
• Washington Post (Unsolved Homicide Database)
• American Violence Run by the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management, the initial iteration of this databases includes city-level figures on murder rates in more than 80 of the largest 100 U.S. cities. According to the website, the second iteration will feature neighborhood-level figures on violent crime in 30-50 cities with available data.
• Police Data Initiative "This site provides a consolidated and interactive listing of open and soon-to-be-opened data sets that more than 130 local law enforcement agencies have identified as important to their communities, and provides critical and timely resources, including technical guidance and best practices, success stories, how-to articles and links to related efforts." See map of participating agencies" .

Other sources for statistics

• American Fact Finder
• See Judicial Workload, Jury Verdicts and Crime Statistics generally
• Harvard Dataverse more... less... The Harvard-MIT Data Center is the principal repository of quantitative social science data at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The majority of its holdings are available to Harvard and MIT affiliates directly via its web site through its search engine. Graduate students and faculty with a Harvard or MIT Library card can check out paper code books from libraries at either institution, under Harvard's and MIT's reciprocal borrowing agreement. In addition, the Data Center has negotiated a special agreement for undergraduates and summer graduate students, who are not covered by the standard agreement.
• Proquest Statistical Insight (Harvard Login) more... less... Proquest Statistical Insight is a bibliographic database that indexes and abstracts the statistical content of selected United States government publications, state government publications, business and association publications, and intergovernmental publications. The abstracts may also contain a link to the full text of the table and/or a link to the agency's web site where the full text of the publication may be viewed and downloaded.
• Data.gov Includes data from the Department of Justice and other agencies.
• Data Citation Index (Web of Science)
• Historical Statistics of the United States (Harvard Login) more... less... Presents the U.S. in statistics from Colonial times to the present. Included are statistics on U.S. population, including characteristics, vital statistics, internal and international migration. Statistics on work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, and governance and international relations. Tables may be downloaded for use in spreadsheets and other applications. This electronic database is also in a five volume hard copy set.

Books, reports and articles about criminal justice statistics and records

• Data and Civil Rights: Criminal Justice Primer Part of larger conference on Data and Civil Rights http://www.datacivilrights.org/ ; includes write-up from conference http://www.datacivilrights.org/pubs/2014-1030/CriminalJustice-Writeup.pdf
• Ensuring the Quality, Credibility, and Relevance of U.S. Justice Statistics (2009)
• Estimating the Incidence of Rape and Sexual Assault
• Modernizing Crime Statistics: Report 1: Defining and Classifying Crime

Case Processing and Court Statistics

• Federal Criminal Case Processing Statistics
• State Court Caseload Statistics See also Data Collection: Court Statistics Project and CSP Data Viewer .
• Statistics and Reports (Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts)

Criminal Records

• Search Systems A mega search site with links to public records by state, county, city and also by record type. A great place to start your research. more... less... From the website: We've located, analyzed, described, and organized links to over 55,000 databases by type and location to help you find property, criminal, court, birth, death, marriage, divorce records, licenses, deeds, mortgages, corporate records, business registration, and many other public record resources quickly, easily, and for free.
• BRB Publications BRB Publications maintains a page with links to more than 300 local, state and federal websites offering free access to public records.
• National Sex Offender Public Registry From the US Department of Justice. This site also has links to all 50 states, District of Columbia, US territories, and tribal registry websites.
• FBI's Sex Offender Database websites An alternate source for state level sex offender databases.
• FBI's Bureau of Prisons Inmate Finder
• VINELink VINELink is the online version of VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), the National Victim Notification Network. This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day.

Research Organizations and Advocacy Groups

• Vera Institute of Justice
• Agencies, Think Tanks and Advocacy Groups
• Urban Institute-Crime and Justice
• National Center for State Courts
• National Conference of State Legislatures
• Innocence Project
• Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice (UPenn Law)
• Capital Jury Project

Professional Organizations

• American Bar Association (Criminal Justice section)
• National District Attorneys Association
• American Correctional Association
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Research guides from other libraries

• MSU Libraries, Criminal Justice Resources
• Georgetown Law Criminal Law and Justice Guide
• Harvard Kennedy School Library, Criminal Justice
• Criminal Law Prof Blog
• White Collar Crime Prof Blog

50-State-Surveys

• ABA Collateral Consequences Database
• National Conference of State Legislatures-Civil and Criminal Justice

HIstorical Archives/Projects

• National Death Penalty Archives
• ProQuest History Vault (Harvard Login)

Updates from popular criminal justice resources

New books in the library, new books in general.

• New Books Received at Rutgers

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Topic Ideas for a Research Paper on Criminal Investigations and Forensics

How Does Chemistry Relate to Forensic Science?

The field of forensics is an increasingly important aspect of criminal investigations. The choices of topics for a research paper in this area cover a broad range of subjects with opportunities for an array of approaches. The research element of this type of paper is important, since developments are evolving every year, so make sure you get up-to-date information.

Automatism Defense

A controversial defense that relies on forensic investigations is automatism. Automatism is a state of consciousness in which a person is said to be committing a crime automatically, and should therefore be absolved of full or partial responsibility. The goal of the forensic investigation is determining whether this criminal behavior could have originated as an organic disease, such as a brain tumor or epilepsy, or if it resulted from another disorder, such as sleepwalking.

Facial Reconstruction

A vital forensic investigatory device in the cases of identifying suspects or victims many years after the crime has been committed is facial reconstruction. This tool uses clay and modeling tools to reconstruct facial features with only a skull for a model. Another method of facial reconstruction is computerized aging that can assist in finding adults who went missing when they were children. This topic is ripe for research into the specifics of how such forensic recreations are conducted, as well as discovering the reliability and usefulness of various techniques.

Determining Cause of Death

Forensic science, as applied to criminal investigations, is often tasked with finding cause of death. Research can uncover the history of determining the cause of death, as well as historic methodologies used to identify specific causes. Among those methods are looking for obstructions of the respiratory channels with liquid to indicate drowning, and tissue damage extensive enough to destroy the body’s vital functions to indicate poisoning.

Crime Scene Investigations

Forensic techniques that range from old and simple to current and sophisticated are used to examine the scene of the crime. Although the specifics and technology used have undergone significant changes, photographing the scene remains just as vital a forensic tool in the 21st century as it was in the 19th century. The collection of evidence, such as fingerprints and blood, have also improved, as have the methods of analyzing them. Collection of hair and fibers in forensic investigation at the scene of a crime has become more essential with advancements in microscopic technology and the introduction of forensic tools like chromatography and spectrometry. A paper on an investigative technique could also discuss emerging technology in that field.

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Criminal Procedure Research Paper Topics

Criminal procedure is a critical aspect of the criminal justice system that ensures the rights of the accused are protected during the legal process. Writing a research paper on criminal procedure requires a thorough understanding of the legal principles, processes, and challenges involved. This guide provides a comprehensive list of criminal procedure research paper topics in ten categories, with each category listing 10 topics. Expert advice on choosing a topic, as well as tips for writing and iResearchNet’s writing services, are also included.

Criminal Procedure Research Guide

The criminal justice system plays a crucial role in ensuring public safety by investigating, prosecuting, and punishing individuals who violate the law. The system is composed of several components, including law enforcement, the court system, and corrections. Criminal procedure is a critical aspect of the criminal justice system that governs the conduct of law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and judges during the investigation, arrest, trial, and sentencing of criminal suspects. Criminal procedure research paper topics offer students an opportunity to explore the legal principles, policies, and practices that shape the criminal justice system and its administration.

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Another essential aspect of criminal procedure research paper topics is the role of law enforcement officials in criminal investigations. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides protection against unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement officials. Criminal procedure research paper topics can examine the history and application of the Fourth Amendment, the role of law enforcement officials in conducting searches and seizures, and the impact of recent legal developments on the use of technology in criminal investigations.

100 Criminal Procedure Research Paper Topics

The field of criminal procedure is vast and complex, and choosing a research paper topic can be overwhelming. To help students narrow their focus, here are ten categories of criminal procedure research paper topics:

Due Process : The fundamental principle that no person should be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law is a cornerstone of the criminal justice system. Due process research paper topics might include the history and evolution of due process, due process violations in contemporary criminal justice, and the role of due process in protecting the rights of defendants.

• The evolution of due process in the United States
• The role of due process in criminal procedure
• Due process protections in plea bargaining
• The intersection of due process and victim rights
• Due process and the use of new technologies in criminal investigations
• Due process and the exclusionary rule
• Due process and the use of hearsay evidence
• Due process and the right to a fair trial
• Due process and the right to remain silent
• Due process and the use of confessions in criminal cases

Search and Seizure : The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures. Topics in this category might include the legal and ethical considerations of search and seizure, the impact of technology on search and seizure practices, and the evolution of search and seizure law.

• The Fourth Amendment and search and seizure
• The exclusionary rule and its impact on search and seizure law
• The use of technology in search and seizure
• The role of consent in search and seizure
• The application of the “plain view” doctrine in search and seizure cases
• The role of exigent circumstances in search and seizure
• The use of dogs in search and seizure
• The impact of race and ethnicity on search and seizure practices
• The application of the exclusionary rule in cases involving illegal search and seizure
• The impact of the USA PATRIOT Act on search and seizure law

Arrest and Detention : Arrest and detention are key components of the criminal justice process. Topics in this category might include the legal and ethical considerations of arrest and detention, the impact of race and ethnicity on arrest and detention rates, and the use of alternative forms of detention.

• The use of force in arrests
• The role of probable cause in arrests
• The impact of race and ethnicity on arrest and detention practices
• The use of non-lethal weapons in arrests
• The impact of mental health on arrests and detentions
• The role of Miranda warnings in arrests and detentions
• The use of administrative detention in counterterrorism efforts
• The impact of gender on arrest and detention practices
• The impact of immigration status on arrest and detention practices
• The use of bail and pretrial detention in criminal cases

Right to Counsel : The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to counsel in criminal proceedings. Topics in this category might include the history and evolution of the right to counsel, the role of public defenders, and the impact of limited resources on the provision of legal representation.

• The evolution of the right to counsel in the United States
• The impact of the Sixth Amendment on the right to counsel
• The role of public defenders in providing legal representation
• The impact of the right to counsel on plea bargaining
• The right to counsel in juvenile delinquency proceedings
• The role of legal aid organizations in providing legal representation
• The impact of indigent defense systems on the right to counsel
• The role of the attorney-client relationship in the right to counsel
• The impact of race and ethnicity on the right to counsel
• The right to counsel and the death penalty

Trial Process : The trial process is a critical stage of criminal proceedings. Topics in this category might include the history and evolution of the trial process, jury selection and bias, and the role of evidence in criminal trials.

• The role of the judge in the trial process
• The role of the jury in the trial process
• The impact of pretrial publicity on the trial process
• The use of expert witnesses in the trial process
• The impact of race and ethnicity on the trial process
• The role of victim impact statements in the trial process
• The impact of social media on the trial process
• The use of demonstrative evidence in the trial process
• The impact of the media on the trial process
• The role of the courtroom in the trial process

Plea Bargaining : Plea bargaining is a common practice in the criminal justice system. Topics in this category might include the ethical considerations of plea bargaining, the impact of race and ethnicity on plea bargaining outcomes, and the use of plea bargaining to reduce caseloads.

• The Role of Plea Bargaining in the Criminal Justice System
• The Ethics of Plea Bargaining in Criminal Procedure
• Racial Disparities in Plea Bargaining Outcomes
• The Impact of Prosecutorial Discretion on Plea Bargaining
• Alternatives to Plea Bargaining in the Criminal Justice System
• The Psychological Effects of Plea Bargaining on Defendants
• Plea Bargaining in the Context of Juvenile Justice
• The Use of Plea Bargaining in White-Collar Crime Cases
• Plea Bargaining and the Right to a Fair Trial
• The Future of Plea Bargaining in Criminal Procedure

Sentencing : Sentencing is the process of determining the appropriate punishment for a convicted criminal. Topics in this category might include the history and evolution of sentencing, the role of discretion in sentencing, and the impact of mandatory minimums and sentencing guidelines.

• The Role of Sentencing Guidelines in Criminal Procedure
• The Ethics of Sentencing Discretion in the Criminal Justice System
• Racial Disparities in Sentencing Outcomes
• The Impact of Mandatory Minimum Sentences on the Criminal Justice System
• Alternatives to Incarceration in Sentencing
• The Psychological Effects of Sentencing on Defendants
• The Use of Restorative Justice in Sentencing
• Sentencing in the Context of Juvenile Justice
• The Use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Sentencing
• The Future of Sentencing in Criminal Procedure

Appeals and Post-Conviction Remedies : Appeals and post-conviction remedies are mechanisms for challenging criminal convictions. Topics in this category might include the legal and ethical considerations of appeals and post-conviction remedies, the role of habeas corpus, and the impact of wrongful convictions on the criminal justice system.

• The Right to Appeal in Criminal Procedure
• The Ethics of Appellate Review in the Criminal Justice System
• The Role of Habeas Corpus in Criminal Procedure
• The Impact of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) on Post-Conviction Remedies
• The Use of DNA Evidence in Post-Conviction Review
• The Psychological Effects of Appellate Review on Defendants
• The Use of Amicus Curiae Briefs in Appellate Review
• Appellate Review in the Context of Juvenile Justice
• The Use of Writs of Certiorari in Appellate Review
• The Future of Appellate Review in Criminal Procedure

Victim Rights : The rights of victims of crime are an important consideration in criminal procedure. Topics in this category might include the history and evolution of victim rights, the impact of victim participation on criminal proceedings, and the provision of services to victims.

• The Role of Victims in Criminal Procedure
• The Ethics of Victim Participation in the Criminal Justice System
• The Impact of the Victims’ Rights Movement on Criminal Procedure
• The Use of Restitution in Criminal Procedure
• The Psychological Effects of the Criminal Justice System on Victims
• The Use of Victim Impact Statements in Sentencing
• The Use of Victim-Witness Programs in Criminal Procedure
• The Right to Notice and Participation in Plea Bargaining and Sentencing
• The Use of Civil Remedies for Crime Victims
• The Future of Victim Rights in Criminal Procedure

Emerging Issues in Criminal Procedure : Criminal procedure is a dynamic field that is constantly evolving. Topics in this category might include emerging issues in technology and criminal procedure, the impact of globalization on criminal procedure, and the role of criminal procedure in responding to new forms of crime.

• The Impact of Technology on Criminal Procedure
• The Ethics of Technological Advancements in Criminal Justice
• The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Criminal Procedure
• The Impact of Social Media on Criminal Procedure
• The Use of Body Cameras in Policing and Criminal Procedure
• The Use of Predictive Policing in Criminal Procedure
• The Impact of Cybercrime on Criminal Procedure
• The Use of Cryptocurrencies in Criminal Procedure
• The Impact of Globalization on Criminal Procedure
• The Future of Emerging Technologies in Criminal Procedure

These categories provide a starting point for students who are interested in exploring criminal procedure research paper topics. By selecting a category that is of interest, students can then narrow their focus to a specific topic within that category.

How to Choose a Topics for Criminal Procedure Research Paper

When it comes to writing a research paper on criminal procedure, the selection of a suitable topic is crucial. There are a variety of criminal procedure research paper topics to choose from, but selecting the right one can be challenging. Here are some expert tips on how to choose a criminal procedure research paper topic:

• Identify your interests : When choosing a criminal procedure research paper topic, it is essential to identify your interests. Select a topic that you are passionate about, and it will make the research and writing process more enjoyable.
• Consider the assignment guidelines : Be sure to consider the assignment guidelines before selecting your topic. Check the requirements for the length of the paper, citation style, and other criteria to ensure your topic is suitable.
• Research and explore : Research and explore various criminal procedure topics to get a better understanding of the subject matter. Read relevant literature, case studies, and scholarly articles to find potential research paper topics.
• Focus on a specific aspect : Narrow down the research paper topic to focus on a specific aspect of criminal procedure. It will help you to stay on track and not get overwhelmed with too much information.
• Consult with your professor or instructor : Discuss your ideas with your professor or instructor. They can provide valuable feedback and help you select a suitable topic.
• Consider the relevance of the topic : Consider the relevance of the topic to the current legal system. Choose a topic that is relevant to the current legal system or that highlights emerging issues.
• Check for available resources : Ensure there are sufficient resources available to support your research paper topic. Check for sources such as academic journals, books, and online databases to ensure you can gather enough information to support your arguments.
• Stay current : Stay up-to-date with current legal developments and changes in the legal system. It will help you to choose a relevant topic and provide a fresh perspective on the subject.

By considering these expert tips, you can select a suitable criminal procedure research paper topic that aligns with your interests and the assignment requirements.

How to Write a Criminal Procedure Research Paper

When it comes to writing a criminal procedure research paper, there are several key steps that should be followed to ensure success. Here are some tips for how to write a criminal procedure research paper:

• Choose a topic : The first step is to select a topic that is both interesting and relevant to the field of criminal procedure. This can be done by reviewing the categories and topics listed above or by conducting preliminary research to identify a specific issue or area of interest.
• Conduct research : Once a topic has been selected, it is important to conduct thorough research to gather relevant information and data. This may include reviewing scholarly articles, books, government reports, and other relevant sources of information.
• Develop a thesis statement : Based on the research conducted, it is important to develop a clear and concise thesis statement that outlines the main argument or perspective of the research paper.
• Organize the paper : With the thesis statement in mind, it is important to organize the paper in a logical and coherent manner. This may involve outlining the main sections or arguments of the paper and ensuring that there is a clear flow of ideas and information.
• Write the paper : With the organization and structure of the paper in place, it is time to begin writing. It is important to focus on developing clear and concise arguments that are supported by evidence and data from the research conducted.
• Edit and revise : Once the paper has been written, it is important to edit and revise it to ensure that it is free of errors and that the arguments are clear and concise. This may involve revising sentences, paragraphs, or even entire sections of the paper.
• Properly cite sources : Finally, it is important to properly cite all sources used in the research paper. This includes both in-text citations and a reference page that lists all sources used in the paper.

By following these steps, it is possible to write a high-quality criminal procedure research paper that is well-researched, well-organized, and clearly articulates a specific argument or perspective.

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Thorough and complete documentation of observations at the crime scene is crucial. Failure of complete documentation of evidence at the crime scene may result in challenges at court and unsuccessful prosecution and may affect the credibility and reputation of the first responders.

Any incident, whether criminal or noncriminal must be documented thoroughly. Even accidental injuries can be open to civil litigation such as those made by insurance companies or equipment manufacturers.

Crime scene documentation may include notes, photography, videos, sketches, measurements, or reports. None of which are a substitute for the other.

During documentation, it is vital to be aware that there may be many other people (attorney’s, attorneys’ investigators, crime lab analysts, etc.) who are involved in the case and were not able to visit and assess the scene of the crime by themselves and observe the placement of physical evidence within it. The aim of documentation is to deliver an enduring record of the scene and provide physical proof. It is the fundamental initial step of the chain-of-custody.

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Trump’s lawyers subpoena wrong ‘Jeremy Rosenberg’ before hush money trial: ‘I don’t have any files for you’

Donald Trump’s lawyer in his “hush money” case served the wrong guy with court papers — demanding that a Brooklyn man with nothing to do with the upcoming trial turn over evidence, prosecutors said Tuesday.

The pre-trial flub came after Trump attorney Todd Blanche sent a subpoena to a man they believed to be former District Attorney Supervising Rackets Investigator Jeremy Rosenberg in March, seeking files related to Trump’s fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen, the Manhattan DA’s office said.

But the man was, in fact, a separate Jeremy Rosenberg — a Brooklyn resident who appears to have had a bit of fun with Trump’s attorneys.

“I don’t have any files for you,” Rosenberg wrote back to the Trump lawyers, according to a filing from Trump’s attorneys released Monday.

Rosenberg added that the “phone number you provided was disconnected” and that he’d be keeping the $15 Trump’s lawyers had sent him to help pay for sending the documents.

Blanche, a veteran ex-prosecutor, complained earlier this week that the man they believed was the ex-DA Rosenberg had displayed a “flippant and dismissive approach” to the request “despite ample experience with the criminal justice system that should have instilled in him respect for this process and a criminal defendant’s rights.”

But in fact, Trump’s lawyers had simply served court papers on the wrong man, prosecutor Matthew Colangelo wrote.

“The people believe the defendant has served the incorrect person,” Colangelo said in the filing.

“The people spoke with Mr. Rosenberg’s counsel, who informed the People that Mr. Rosenberg was not, in fact, served with the subpoena, that Mr. Rosenberg had not corresponded with defense counsel, and that Mr. Rosenberg does not have any connection to the Brooklyn address where the subpoena purportedly was served,” Colangelo added.

Blanche did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The case, set for jury selection April 15, involves allegations that Trump covered up payments made before the 2016 election that kept porn star Stormy Daniels from telling the public about an alleged affair that she had with him.

Trump, 77, has pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records in the case, which each carry a potential prison sentence of up to four years.

Trump’s lawyers plan to ask the Rosenberg they’re looking for — once they reach him that is — for all records of communications he had with Cohen from February 2021 until this May.

Rosenberg got into hot water last year over his contact with the one-time Trump lawyer, The Post exclusively reported last year.

He was suspended and had his gun removed as Bragg’s office investigated how Rosenberg shared communications about Cohen with the office, a law enforcement source said.

The interactions were “always professional and focused on Mr. Cohen’s personal security, which we appreciated,” Cohen’s lawyer Lanny J. Davis said at the time.

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The New York attorney general’s office on Thursday took exception to a $175 million bond that Donald J. Trump recently posted in his civil fraud case, questioning the qualifications of the California company that provided it.

The dispute stems from a $454 million judgment Mr. Trump is facing in the case, which the attorney general’s office brought against the former president and his family business. The attorney general, Letitia James, accused Mr. Trump of fraudulently inflating his net worth, leading to a monthslong trial last year that ended with a judge imposing the huge penalty.

Mr. Trump had to obtain the bond as a financial guarantee while he appeals the penalty — or else open himself up to the possibility that Ms. James would collect. Without a bond in place, she could have frozen his bank accounts and begun the complicated process of trying to seize some of his New York properties.

Mr. Trump appeared to stave off this calamity on Monday when he posted the $175 million bond from the California firm, Knight Specialty Insurance Company. Although he was originally required to secure a guarantee for the full $454 million judgment, an appeals court recently granted him a break, allowing him to post the smaller bond.

By providing the bond — which is a legal document, not an actual transfer of money — Knight essentially promises New York’s court system that it will cover $175 million of the judgment against Mr. Trump if he loses his appeal and fails to pay. In return, Mr. Trump pays a fee to Knight, and pledges it a significant amount of cash as collateral.

Now, however, Ms. James is raising questions that could imperil the deal with Knight, which is owned by Don Hankey, a billionaire who made his fortune with subprime loans . And the judge in the case, Arthur F. Engoron, has tentatively scheduled a hearing for April 22 to discuss the bond.

In a court filing on Thursday, Ms. James noted that Knight was not registered to issue appeal bonds in New York, and so she demanded that the company or Mr. Trump’s lawyers file paperwork to “justify” the bond within 10 days. Ms. James is seeking to clarify whether Knight, which had never posted a similar court bond before aiding Mr. Trump, is financially capable of fulfilling its obligation to pay the $175 million if Mr. Trump defaults.

Even if Knight lacks the funds itself, the company should be able to tap the collateral Mr. Trump pledged.

In an interview this week, Mr. Hankey said that Mr. Trump pledged $175 million in cash as collateral that was being handled by a brokerage firm. Mr. Trump, in the meantime, is able to earn interest on the money.

In a statement on Thursday, a lawyer for Mr. Trump, Christopher M. Kise, slammed Ms. James, calling her case a “baseless and vindictive political crusade” and her objections to the bond an effort “to stir up some equally baseless public quarrel in a desperate effort to regain relevance.”

Mr. Hankey and Amit Shah, the chief executive of Knight Insurance Group, the parent company of Knight Specialty Insurance Company, did not immediately return requests for comment on Thursday. Mr. Shah told CBS News that Knight had the authority to issue the bond through Excess Line Association of New York, a nonprofit created by New York State that serves as a facilitator between brokers and regulators.

In the earlier interview, Mr. Hankey said he had made contact with representatives of Mr. Trump after a New York judge in February imposed a $454 million judgment in the former president’s civil fraud case and offered to help him post bond. Mr. Hankey said his motivation was business, not politics.

Knight Insurance Group is one of eight companies under the Hankey Group, all based in Southern California. Mr. Hankey earned a reputation as a provider of risky and lucrative loans, specifically collateral-based debt that can be arranged more quickly than conventional loans and requires borrowers to pledge valuable assets.

His companies are known for relentlessly calling people who miss payments by a day, and repossessing vehicles from delinquent borrowers, according to news accounts and regulators.

Mr. Hankey said representatives of Mr. Trump called him after the appeals court lowered the bond to $175 million and asked if his company could arrange the bond.

“I said, ‘We’d be happy to,’” Mr. Hankey said on Wednesday. “I would have done this for Donald Trump. I would have done it for a Democrat.”

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