Constitutional Criminal Procedure and Due Process

Question Description

There are several amendments to the Constitution that help ensure due process for defendants.

For this assignment, review the attached case found in Chapter 2 of your Samaha textbook:

U.S. v. Thorpe (2006)

Using specific examples, critically analyze if due process was provided in your the case. Ensure you relate your analysis to the specific amendments that provide due process rights. Do you agree with the court’s ruling the case? Why or why not?

3 – 4 pages in length (not including title or reference pages), double spaced, and include a minimum of two, peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles from the CSU-Global Library.
Format your document according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.), including in-text citations and properly formatted references.

Rubric

CRJ420 Mod 1 CT

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements

15.0 to >12.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Includes all of the required components, as specified in the *Constitutional Criminal Procedure and Due Process* assignment.

12.0 to >9.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

9.0 to >6.0 pts

Below Expectation

Includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

6.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

15.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

20.0 to >15.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

15.0 to >10.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of the materials; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

10.0 to >5.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

5.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Provides a strong critical analysis and interpretation of the information given regarding Due Process.

20.0 to >15.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

15.0 to >10.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

10.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the information given.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis and Evaluation

25.0 to >20.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate synthesis and evaluation of course concepts in issues related to Due Process procedures.

20.0 to >15.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

15.0 to >10.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in synthesis and evaluation.

10.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate synthesis and evaluation.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar and style.

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Project is poorly organized and does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Project is not organized or well written, and is not in proper paper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and spelling.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates proper use of APA style

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with no more than one significant error.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with no more than two to three significant errors.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with four to five significant errors.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with more than five significant errors.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCRJ4201 – Discuss the history and purpose of the United States Constitution as it relates to criminal defendants

Discuss the history and purpose of the United States Constitution as it relates to criminal defendants

5.0 pts

Meets Expectation- Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of theory; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

3.0 pts

Approaches Expectation – Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

2.0 pts

Below Expectation Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

0.0 pts

Evidence Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 110.0

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