This Competency Assessment assesses the following outcome(s):CJ230M3-3: Examine the overlapping dynamics of state and federal jurisdiction.GEL-5.02:
Analyze the impact of human expression in the areas of literature, art, culture, music, or film.Federal or State Crime?Before completing this Assessment, review the reading on Sources of Criminal Law (pp. 5–9) in Chapter 1 of your textbook. You may also want to read the following resources.Resources
Comparing Federal & State Courts Discover the differences in structure, judicial selection, and cases heard in both systems.Rights, powers, dual sovereignty, and federalism
The line between state and federal prosecution can seem blurred at times. Here is an explanation of the dual sovereignty doctrine and how it can be applied.References Comparing Federal & State Courts: United States Courts. Retrieved from http://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/court…Institute. Retrieved at http://www.cato.org/policy-report/septemberoctober… Instructions
For this Assessment, you will be exploring the differences between state and federal jurisdiction in criminal prosecutions with respect to crimes against persons.The primary objective of this Assessment is to explain how the same conduct may be prosecuted either in state or federal court pursuant to applicable state and federal statutes. Be sure to select a crime against person, such as certain types of sexual assault or kidnapping.You are to identify ONE specific crime, a crime against a person, and describe the following:Create the factual scenario giving rise to the criminal prosecution in either state or federal court.
Indicate the name of the specific crime which may be prosecuted in federal court based on the scenario and provide the definition of that crime, including a citation or reference to the applicable statute.
Similarly, indicate the name of the crime which may be prosecuted based upon the same conduct in a state court. Be sure to identify the state statute, and as you did in #2, define the crime and provide a citation to the authority.
Explain a cultural factor that may influence how the crime may be prosecuted. A cultural factor might include a person’s socio-economic, ethnic or religious background; in your response, discuss how various cultures might interpret the wording of two statutes differently. Be sure to discuss how one culture might view a crime differently than another, based on the culture’s particular viewpoints.
Your paper should be written in APA format with a length not to exceed 2 pages (excluding cover and reference pages).Note: This Assessment requires outside research. Use at least two credible sources beyond the text material and discuss how you evaluated the credibility of the resources used. You may consult the Library, the Internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task. It is recommended that you look to your state criminal codes for examples of crimes that may be prosecuted at the state level. Be sure to include a statutory citation.Submitting Your AssessmentCompose your assessment in a Microsoft® Word® document, save it as CJ230M3_YourName_Module3 Assessment, and submit it to the Competency Assessment Dropbox.Minimum Submission RequirementsThis Assessment should be a Microsoft Word (2 pages) document, in addition to the title and reference pages.
Respond in a thorough manner, providing specific examples of concepts, topics, definitions, and other elements asked for in the questions. Your submission should be highly organized, logical, and focused.
Your submission must be written in Standard English and demonstrate exceptional content, organization, style, and grammar and mechanics.
Your submission should provide a clearly established and sustained viewpoint and purpose.
Your writing should be well ordered, logical and unified, as well as original and insightful.
A separate page at the end of your submission should contain a list of references, in APA format. Use your textbook, the Library, and the internet for research.
Be sure to cite both in-text and reference list citations where appropriate and reference all sources. Your sources and content should follow proper APA citation style. Review the writing resources for APA formatting and citation found in Academic Tools. Additional writing resources can be found within the Academic Success Center.
Your submission should:include a cover sheet;
be double-spaced;
be typed in Times New Roman, 12 -point font;
include correct citations
be written in Standard English with no spelling or punctuation errors; and
include correct references at the bottom of the last page.
If work submitted for this competency assessment does not meet the minimum submission requirements, it will be returned without being scored.
Requirements: 2 pages | .doc file
