1) Describe the post 9/11 effects on law enforcement and punishment. What types of punishments have been implemented since 9/11? How does the 8th Amendment relate to these punishment methods, if at all?

2. Describe the term “three strikes laws” and describe the term “sentencing guidelines.” How do these terms relate to each other? Provide an example of a violation of the three-strikes laws. Then provide an example of how a judge might violate sentencing guidelines in sentencing a defendant on a violation of the three-strikes laws.

3. Define the term Prosecutorial Misconduct. Identify and describe at least three examples of this type of unethical behavior.

4. Malfeasance: acts that violate authority

Misfeasance: illegitimate acts done for personal gain

Nonfeasance: acts of omission such as ignoring rule violations

These are three categories of misconduct by Correctional Officers. All three of these can jeopardize an Officer’s career. Give examples of each in your response.

What is it about the corrections culture that contributes to these problems?

How would you suggest fixing the problems you have identified?

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