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  • Computer Crime Is Increasing

    Computer Crime Is Increasing

    Computer Crime Is Increasing A report discussing the proposition that computer crime has increased dramatically over the last 10 years. Introduction Computer crime is generally defined as any crime accomplished through special knowledge of computer technology. Increasing instances of white-collar crime involve computers as more businesses automate and the information held by the computers becomes an important asset. Computers can also become objects of crime when they or their contents are damaged, for example when

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    Essay Length: 1,329 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Jon
  • Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment

    Corporal Punishment Corporal punishment has been around for many years, even centuries. Many schools allowed corporal punishment, but is it necessary to us it in public schools? Can it be taken too far? Up until the 60s and 70s, corporal punishment was a natural thing in schools and as court sentences. It wasn't until the later part of the century that parents began to complain about the treatment of their children. Many parents believe that

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    Essay Length: 1,909 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Mike
  • Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment America stands for freedom, and freedom is living your life the way you want, when you want, without worry. Freedom means you can say what you want, do what you want, and be yourself. But it can be hard to express such freedoms when you are scared of everyday life. Freedom isn't worrying about your children's safety when you aren't with them. Freedom isn't looking over your shoulders as you walk through the

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    Essay Length: 292 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: David
  • Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment can be described as the penalty of death for commission of a crime. Capital punishment is a controversial issue in the United States and, indeed, in most of the world, with many prominent organizations and individuals participating in the debate. Arguments for and against it are based on moral, practical, religious, and emotional grounds. (Wikepida Enclyopodia). The death penalty is the harshest form of punishment in the United States today, which also makes

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    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: Artur
  • Capital Punishment in Singapore: Current Event

    Capital Punishment in Singapore: Current Event

    Capital Punishment in Singapore: Current Event Capital punishment, the execution of a convicted criminal, was used at some point in time by nearly all societies around the globe, both to punish crime and to suppress political dissent. Today most European and Latin American states have abolished capital punishment while the United States, Guatemala, and most of the Caribbean as well as areas in Asia and Africa retain it. Of those which practice capital punishment today,

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    Submitted: February 6, 2010 By: regina
  • Juvenile Punishment and Rehabilitation

    Juvenile Punishment and Rehabilitation

    Bob’s family practices strict discipline, while Joe’s family does not. One day, they both stole money from their father’s pocket. Bob was grounded for two weeks, and while the Joe’s mom just told him what he did is wrong. While the both know taking money from father’s pocket is wrong, in Bob’s mind, stealing from father’s pocket is a big mistake; however, Joe thinks it is not a big deal. Comparing to Bob, Joe would

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Bred
  • Crime

    Crime

    Cities should be peaceful places where people pursue their dreams, fulfill their needs and enjoy their lives. People prefer to live in cities since cities can provide more opportunities and better environment. San Francisco used to be a favorable city because of its beautiful scenes, wonderful climate and unique cultural diversity. However, San Francisco has gradually lost its attraction due to the increasing violent crime. The KTSF reported that San Francisco had a 19 percent

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    Submitted: February 7, 2010 By: Top
  • Juvenile Crime

    Juvenile Crime

    As more minors are committing violent crimes, the question of whether they should be tried as adults has arisen. Children as young as 13 or 14 are committing violent crimes such as murder, rape, and armed robbery. Some of these children are being tried as adults while others are being tried as juveniles and receiving milder punishments. A juvenile offender may receive a few years in a juvenile detention facility and possibly probation following his

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    Essay Length: 536 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: February 8, 2010 By: Mikki
  • Punisher Review

    Punisher Review

    In a wave of comic book adaptations there are so few that stay true to the heart of the character. Writer and first time director Jonathan Hensleigh pieces together a nasty little revenge movie, punctuated with over the top action sequences that keep the film outside of the real world. Frank Castle (Tom Jane, Deep Blue Sea, 61*) is an undercover FBI agent working in Tampa, Florida. On his final mission before taking a desk

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    Submitted: February 8, 2010 By: Jon
  • Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment

    Capital Punishment There are many controversial debates that have occurred throughout our history, and have been at the core of moral, ethical and legal discussions. One issue that is currently being debated is that of capital punishment, because each side exposes various arguments for and against it that then faces counterarguments. This leaves society with an endless struggle to reach what seems to be a just conclusion. Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Tommy
  • Tougher Punishment Needed for Steroids

    Tougher Punishment Needed for Steroids

    According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, an athlete is defined as "a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina." Athletes train and practice year-round to prepare for the competition and challenges. At times during the preparation, injuries are sustained and fatigue is endured. To rid themselves of these obstacles, athletes take performance-enhancing drugs, which are also known as steroids. In the United States, the use of steroids

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Monika
  • Hate Crimes

    Hate Crimes

    Basic story Dulla gets up in the morning and get yelled at by his parents for being a no good in life and not achieving anything . This happens everyday in his life so he has actually got used to it . Dulla has a history of violence . He was brought up in a house where his alcoholic father used to come home drunk every night and beat him up . He leaves his

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    Submitted: February 9, 2010 By: Victor
  • Computer Crime

    Computer Crime

    According to term computer crime means Criminal activity directly related to the use of computers, specifically illegal trespass into the computer system or database of another, manipulation or theft of stored or on-line data, or sabotage of equipment and data. There are many ways to commit computer crime. Some examples of computer crime are: 1) Accessing a computer, system, or network. 2) Modifying, damaging, using, disclosing, copying, or taking programs or data. 3) Introducing a

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Stenly
  • A Contemporary Look at Capital Punishment in America Today

    A Contemporary Look at Capital Punishment in America Today

    A Contemporary Look at Capital Punishment in America Today Capital punishment is a form of punishment that dates back as far as the eighteenth century B.C. It is a form of punishment that is irreversible. The abolitionist movement to cease the use of capital punishment received a big push in 1767. Cesare Beccaria’s essay, “On Crime and Punishment” explained why there was no justification for the state to take a life. Since its reinstatement

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    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Anna
  • Crimes and Criminal Tendencies: Cause and Effect

    Crimes and Criminal Tendencies: Cause and Effect

    Outline: I. Criminal tendencies - defined A. Trivial and mundane affairs that result in little loss and less gain B. Events that require little preparation II. Nature and/or causes of crimes A. Crimes occur because they are chosen B. Parental and school supervision has been lacking C. Pressures from delinquent peers D. Narcotics, solvents and/or alcohol abuse E. Misunderstanding of the theories and nature of crimes III. What can be done? A. Authorities have to

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    Essay Length: 2,076 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: February 10, 2010 By: Stenly
  • Capital Punishment Is an Unlawful and Ineffective Deterrent to Murder

    Capital Punishment Is an Unlawful and Ineffective Deterrent to Murder

    Capital Punishment is an Unlawful and Ineffective Deterrent to Murder The United States is one of the few countries left in the world to practice the savage and immoral punishment of death. Retentions argue that the consequence of death prevents people from committing the crime of murder. It is proven that the death penalty does not deter persons from committing murder, nor does it serve as an example of the consequences of capital crimes to

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Jack
  • Is Death a Just Punishment for Murder?

    Is Death a Just Punishment for Murder?

    Can you imagine knowing the exact day, time, and place you were going to die, not to mention how your death was to come about? Day after day of mental pain just knowing that days, hours, minutes and even seconds from now you are going to be killed. The night before, tossing and turning, playing through your head just the way you imagine your death is going to be, asking yourself heaven or hell, suffering

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    Submitted: February 11, 2010 By: Mike
  • Biochemical Conditions and Crime

    Biochemical Conditions and Crime

    Biochemical Conditions and Crime Many factors can contribute to the activities linked to crime, some criminologists turned to the biological basis of criminology. Research efforts have been made to better understand the areas of biochemical and neurophysiologic factors that have been associated to crime. There are several areas of interest in biochemical factors such as diet, sugar, hormonal imbalances, and environmental contaminations. What people eat and take into their bodies may control their behaviors. In

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    Submitted: February 12, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Crime

    Crime

    The twentieth century was a time of many political assassinations and violent shootings. A nation in shock mourned the deaths of President John Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. At the end of the twentieth century the nation endured rising rates of violent crime, with young people frequently involved as victims and perpetrators and often armed with guns. Between July 1992, and June 30, 1999, there were 358 school-associated violent deaths in

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Mike
  • Crime in Crash

    Crime in Crash

    I chose to review the movie Crash directed by Paul Haggis which featured many different crimes specifically dealing with racial issues throughout the movie. After closely examining the movie I will explain the elements of "motivation" and "opportunity" as well as touch on the impact of bystanders, aftermath of crime, victim precipitation and correlation of gender and crime. This movie features several small stories which intertwine during a short period of time in a city

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Top
  • Crime and Deviance from a Sociological and Psychological Assessment

    Crime and Deviance from a Sociological and Psychological Assessment

    Crime and Deviance from a Sociological and Psychological assessment: The sociology of deviance is the sociological study of deviant behavior, or the recognized violation of cultural norms. Cultural Norms are society's propensity towards certain ideals; their aversion from others; and their standard, ritualistic practices. Essentially the 'norm' is a summation of typical activities and beliefs of group of people. There are various Sociological deviance theories, including Structuralist: why do some people break the rules? ,

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Vika
  • Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools

    Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools

    Position Paper Admonishing the Use of Corporal Punishment in Public Schools The position this paper represents does not delve into the historical theories or the moral philosophies as to whether or not corporal punishment toward children is, in and of itself, effective or morally acceptable. Instead, the position of this paper is to argue against the use of corporal punishment as a means to behavior modification in public schools throughout America. For years the debate

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Capital Punishment: Morally Required?

    Capital Punishment: Morally Required?

    One of today’s most debated political and moral topics is that of Capital Punishment. Many people believe that the sanctity of life should take precedent over all, and that even if there is some deterrent effect stemming from capital punishment it is still not morally permissible. However, there are still others that believe that it is this same sanctity of life that requires the use of the death penalty in “death eligible” murder cases and

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    Submitted: February 17, 2010 By: Top
  • Biology and Crime

    Biology and Crime

    Biology and crime Before being assigned this paper and the reading of chapter six, I would have argued biology and crime were completely unrelated, and that crime was strictly environmental. It’s the classic nature vs. nurture argument. From the text and reading these articles I have found that while environmental factors do contribute, genetics also plays an important role in prediction. Now, in my opinion, it is a complex combination of two strong factors. The

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: Bred
  • The Cost of Capital Punishment

    The Cost of Capital Punishment

    Cost of Capital Punishment Some believe if they ban the death penalty the state can save millions. There are claims that the death penalty is more expensive than life without parole. The expense of capital punishment and life without parole is very contentious issue. A study done by the Sacramento Bee, argued that California would save ninety million dollars per year if it were to abolish the death penalty. Many opponents presently say that the

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    Submitted: February 19, 2010 By: David

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