Murder Investigation

Imagine that you were the lead investigator in a murder case that has just concluded with a conviction. You have been asked to compose a document in which you describe the various tasks that were performed in order to achieve conviction.

You will begin your essay by first describing the crime itself and then the events that occurred at the crime scene. First, describe the responsibilities of law enforcement officers when they arrive at a crime scene. Next, discuss the steps that were involved in processing the crime scene. Finally, explain how any primary and secondary witnesses were identified and interviewed, and explain the differences between the two. Discuss the evolution of forensics and how this evidence is more reliable than eyewitnesses.

Next, you will discuss how the case was presented in court. First, you will identify the steps that took place during the courtroom trial process. Then, explain how the courtroom process can be considered adversarial and the roles that lay and expert witnesses played in the court case. You should address the sentencing phase and how victim impact statements can sway the judges sentencing and how minimum mandatory sentencing works. Finally, you should discuss our prison system and your personal thoughts on rehabilitation versus punishment and what type of prison system is best here in the United States.

Your paper should be a minimum of three pages in length, not counting title and reference pages, and be in APA 7th ed. format. You must support your paper with a minimum of two references from the CSU Online Library. Should you need assistance with citations and/or references, please contact the Writing Center.

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