Criminology papers

A review of the life and history of Gary Kremen.

A review of the models used today for law enforcement and a discussion about policing policies throughout the nation.

A case study using available evidence from the Zodiac killings to construct a profile of the killer and characterize him within the FBI and other models of multicide.

An analysis of the debate over whether the death penalty acts as a deterrent to violent crimes.

This paper looks at a legal case in which a defendant appeals the verdict after being found guilty.

This paper discusses the use of marijuana and argues in favor of its legalization.

This paper looks at the four main tasks of police officers.

An analysis of the many varied uses for the Internet, including how it is used today to help in crime solving.

A discussion regarding the controversial issue of capital punishment.

A discussion regarding the requirements of entering a career in law enforcement.

A discussion of the need for law enforcement to focus more on crime prevention than on crime control.

This paper argues against the constitutionality of the death penalty in the United States.

An examination of positive pay and its impact on check fraud issues.

This paper discusses the Zimbardo prison study and its implications on experimental and global psychology.

This paper discusses the advantages of DNA profiling and DNA databases.

This paper looks at the O.J. Simpson law case that intrigued America.

An analysis of the Jeremiah Ratzlaff murder case, using principles from the psychology of mind (POM) theory.

This paper explains and examines the issue of drug-related crime.

An outline of evacuation plans for various sorts of disasters.

A comparison between civil wrongs or torts, and crime.

An in-depth analysis of the war against money laundering.

A review of the efforts of the HSBC Bank USA to prevent money laundering and terrorist funding.

An analysis of the possible risk for consumers in terms of the loss of their personal identity and privacy and their exposure to fraud when using the Internet.

An analysis of the rise in crime rates following Hurricane Katrina.

An analysis of the factors contributing to juvenile delinquency in the United States and possible solutions to the problem.

This paper looks at the debate surrounding the practice of sentencing juveniles to adult facilities.

This paper examines the pros and cons of legalizing illicit drugs.

An examination of the prison system for women.

This paper discusses the murderer David Berkowitz, know as the Son of Sam, and the crimes that made him famous.

A review and discussion regarding restorative justice.

This paper discusses matters relating to alternative interrogation methods and techniques.

This paper argues that drunk driving must be addressed from a sociological and legal standpoint.

A discussion regarding the issue of businesses refusing to hire ex-offenders.

Description of exclusionary laws in the US Constitution which forbid certain types of evidence to be presented in court.

Describes the methods and uses of criminal psychopathology in locating perpetrators of crimes.

An argument against the use of Taser stun-guns by law enforcement agencies.

A discussion on how Ted Bundy's life story could have provided a fascinating and valuable resource for criminal and psychological studies today if he had been allowed to live.

A discussion regarding the correlation between drug addiction and the tendency to commit crime.

This paper examines the concept of vicarious liability and its applications in law enforcement.

An in-depth look at the female psychopath.

An analysis of how restorative justice is used by rape victims to heal after the crime.

An analysis of the factors influencing criminal behavior.

This paper explores the media's role in the perception of juvenile crime in Canada.

An argument against the use of the death penalty to punish criminals.

An analysis of the effects on women of the implementation of federal drugs laws in the United States.

An article review of P. Davies' article, "Is Economic Crime A Man's Game?", which addresses the differences in the type of crimes committed by men and women and the increase in female crime.

An analysis of the ethical and legal ramifications of interrogating a minor without his/her parents present.

A presentation of the facts surrounding an anti-gay murder from B. Loffreda's book "Losing Matthew Shepard."

A discussion on the benefits and limitations of community-oriented policing.

An examination of issues associated with convicts reentering society following prison terms.

An analysis of the pros and cons of the plea bargaining system in the United States.

An examination of the population and issues associated with Hispanic drug gangs.

This paper describes the development and importance of fingerprints in criminal identification throughout history.

This paper discusses teen gangs and the theories behind why teenagers join these gangs.

This paper examines the effectiveness of enhancing punishments for crimes that are gang related.

This paper discusses the trade of human beings to foreign countries.

A case study of a hypothetical situation in which a student was searched and arrested at school for possession of cocaine and a comparison with real life cases of the same nature.

A look at how individuals are wrongfully convicted of a crime and what solutions are available to correct the situation.

An analysis of the problems within US juvenile detention facilities and a discussion of proposed solutions.

A discussion of the motorcycle gang, the Hell's Angels, including organizational history and criminal history.

This paper examines the case of Pennell v. State of Delaware in which the court addressed issues surrounding an expert's testimony about serial killers.

A comparative analysis between two organized crime groups - the Latin Kings and Al-Qaeda.

A discussion on the current problems in juvenile justice and the future of the juvenile justice system.

This paper explores sentencing alternatives that punish offenders while reducing the risk of recidivism and the costs to the state and society.

This paper examines the case of Pennell v. State of Delaware in which the court addressed issues surrounding an expert's testimony about serial killers.

This paper looks at the policing systems in the cities of Los Angeles and Pittsburgh.

This paper presents a lifespan development and personality analysis of murderer John Wayne Gacy.

This paper discusses cultural issues related to policing and law enforcement.

This paper argues in favor of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the prison system based on J.T. Hallinan's book "Going Up the River: Travels in a Prison Nation".

A discussion regarding retribution, deterrence, incapacitation and rehabilitation as methods of criminal correction.

An analysis of the cultural misunderstandings and racial discrimination that can occur in law enforcement.

Discusses the writer's personal experience of being hit by someone who was driving while intoxicated (DWI).

A discussion regarding the serious danger of hacking.

A discussion regarding the problem of overcrowding in the US prison system.

A review of childhood crime prevention programs.

This paper provides a comparison of purposeful murder and reckless manslaughter.

This paper discusses statistics regarding violence and crime in the city of New York.

This paper discusses the topic of road rage and its elements.

An in-depth discussion regarding Megan's Law.

A discussion on capital punishment using Truman Capote's novel, 'In Cold Blood'.

A discussion regarding Edmund Kemper, commonly known as the Co-ed Killer.

A regression analysis used to explain whether police use different standards of severity when dealing with resident versus non-resident drivers in Florida.

A discussion on how the psychoanalytic theory and social disorganization principles contributed to understanding "Jack the Ripper's" killing spree.

A discussion regarding hate crimes and the reasons that such acts are incited.

An examination of challenges in the U.S. correctional system, such as overcrowding and high client caseloads.

An analysis of the US Court of Appeals process in death sentencing appeal cases.

An argument against the death penalty.

This paper presents a literature review on the sentencing disparities between crack versus powder cocaine use.

An analysis of the ethical issues surrounding the administration of the death penalty in the United States.

An analysis of the article "Health Care in the Federal Bureau of Prisons: Fact or Fiction" by Daniel S. Murphy.

A review of Enron, the American dream turned nightmare.

This paper analyzes peer-reviewed literature to evaluate a qualitative study by John Doyle (1999) concerning the factors that tend to influence psychiatric nursing practice in prisons.

Presents an argument in favor of the death penalty.

This paper examines the relatively high number of African-Americans incarcerated in American prisons.

This paper examines the issue of crime and capital punishment.

This paper describes how the Internet may be used to solve crimes by law enforcement officials.

A review of the poor situation in US prisons.

This paper explores racial discrimination in the criminal justice system.