BCJ360 – CRIMINAL LAW – WRITING ASSIGNMENT #2
The majority of your response should be your own original writing based on what you have learned from the textbook. Be sure to provide a citation and a reference for any materials used, including the required textbook. The following points are designed to help you understand how to provide proper citations and references for your work: Sources are listed in two places. The first, a citation, is briefly listed within your answer. This includes identifying information that directs the reader to your list of references at the end of your writing assignment. The second, a reference, is at the end of your work in the list of references section. Use standard essay format: Introduction/Body/Conclusion. All sources cited should follow APA style and provide enough identifying information so that the reader can access the original material.
Text book reference – Principles of Criminal Law Cliff Roberson and Michael D. O’Reilley, 2020 Pearson ISBN.13: 978-0-135-18628-2
Please choose a question below. You only need to select one question from the list below:
1) The police suspect that Jack is involved in receiving stolen property and reselling it. An undercover police officer takes some recovered stolen property to Jack for him to resell. The officer then arrests Jack. Did Jack commit the crime of receiving stolen property? Explain your response.
2) Susan was walking down the street. A mugger grabbed her purse and took off running. The incident scared Susan and she began to cry. What crime did the mugger commit? Explain your response.
3) The Kennedys moved out of their home on Saturday. Their son, Tom, was scheduled to move into the home on Wednesday. On Sunday, James broke into the home and stole the furniture that was left in the home. Did James commit burglary of an occupied structure? Explain your response.