dis week 5
Use the Internet to research a civil case in which either a criminal case resulted in a subsequent civil case for damages, or a civil case resulted in subsequent criminal charges. Be prepared to discuss.
- According to the National Institute of Justice, “the scope of criminal court research and evaluation has grown with the advent of specialized for problem-solving courts” (Office of Justice Programs, 2013). The two goals of the specialized courts include case management and reduced offending. Use the Internet to locate a specialized court within 200 miles of your home. Search the Website established for the specialized court, and review the court’s statistics and evaluations. Be prepared to discuss.
- From the first e-Activity, discuss the nature and the result of case that you selected. Indicate which case (i.e., either the criminal or the civil) had to be resolved first, and explain the reasoning behind the resolution.
- From the second e-Activity, review the mission of the specialized court that you selected. Give an opinion on whether or not the specialized court that you selected has met the goals established by the Office of Justice Programs. Provide a rationale for your response