Abstract As crime scenes investigators‚ there are many different types of death that are investigated day in and day out. Some deaths are classified as natural‚ undetermined‚ accidental‚ suicidal or murder. Depending on the scene and classification‚ investigators will know how to handle each case. Also depending on the jurisdiction‚ the cases are investigated by medical examiners‚ medical examiner investigators or even special units dedicated for specific cases. This paper will explain the different
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how it affects homicide rates. In the United States of America‚ 30‚000 people are killed in gun related deaths each year‚ according to a study on about.com (Bitto). If the United States had more gun restrictions‚
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order to validate agendas‚ causing a great amount of confusion. This mostly occurs with basic statistics about gun related homicides. For example‚ CBS News claimed that there were 33‚636 gun deaths in 2013. Hillary Clinton claimed the same during the third presidential debate of 2016. However‚ as reported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)‚ there were only 11‚208 homicides by firearm that year (“Fact-Check: No‚ 33‚000 Not Killed with Guns Each Year”‚ Breitbart.com). This immense difference happens
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In the United States Americans are seven times more likely to die from violence and six times more likely to be killed with a gun. On average there are about 12‚000 gun homicides a year in the United States. The second amendment should be revised due to the gun violence in America being a severe problem. The homicide rate in America is at an all time high. Accidental deaths of children due to unattended guns. The suicide in america committed with a firearm is becoming a severe problem. There is
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career they’re going to pursue. One of those careers may be in criminal justice. By stepping into the astronomical world of criminal justice‚ countless career paths present themselves‚ such as homicide investigation‚ crime scene investigation‚ or blood spatter analysis‚ but only one is attainable. On the homicide investigation side of the spectrum‚ there are many things to take into consideration. Before getting the job‚ or any job in criminal justice for that matter‚ an
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claim that certain groups and subcultures of people just have a great affinity for crime that others. I argue that out of all of the strain/anomie perspectives‚ Agnew’s general strain theory provide the best explanation for the overrepresentation of homicides in inner-city areas. While the other theories claim that they can identify the causes that give people the motivation to commit
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Running head: JUVENILE OFFENDERS: RACE AND ETHNICITY Juvenile Offenders: Race and Ethnicity University of Phoenix Juvenile Offenders: Race and Ethnicity "Researchers have long observed differences in rates of serious juvenile and adult offending among ethnic and racial groups in the United States. These differences have prompted competing theoretical interpretations and public policy debates. However‚ conclusions about the racial differences in serious and violent juvenile offending
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potential victims of any crime for retreating and calling the law enforcement personnel. This research is going to deal with the particular law of “Stand Your Ground law”; this is going to be done by getting an understanding of its impact on the homicides due to the firearm assaults. Problem Statement Stand Your Ground is a very highly argued matter and is a matter of concern for the governing bodies for past many years. There have been a series of researches in these regards and there is a need
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Considerations for the Investigator and Prosecutor in Homicide and Rape The investigator and prosecutor play very critical roles‚ roles that are only fairly fulfilled if all parties are as ethical as possible. Failing to act ethically can lose a case‚ set a criminal free or could even mean someone innocent going to prison. While ethics in every single type of case are important we are going to examine homicide and rape. Both homicide and rape leave the public hungry for answers. We must
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on the rise: StatsCan The overall crime rate among youth inched up by just three per cent between 2005 and 2006‚ but homicides and other violent crimes are becoming more common‚ Statistics Canada reported Friday. BY CANWEST NEWS SERVICE MAY 16‚ 2008 OTTAWA — The overall crime rate among youth inched up by just three per cent between 2005 and 2006‚ but homicides and other violent crimes are becoming more common‚ Statistics Canada reported Friday. According to information collected
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