Murder is such an emotional, irrational, cold-blooded act that these rational conclusions we expect murderers to be able to come to regarding their own lives are completely out of reach. ... Sean was known to carry a Satanic Bible to class, drink his own blood, and using his blood, he once wrote, "I renounce God. ... Six months later, he crept into his parent's room and murdered them both in cold blood. ...

• Word Count: 2096
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Crime is a world-wide problem, affecting nations, states, communities, and individuals across the globe. It is woven deeply into the fabric of life in the United States. Prisons, jails, and youth institutions are overflowing; violent crime has risen alarmingly and citizens feel increasingly vulner...

• Word Count: 753
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In today's world however, courts not only have to deal with the "Mickey mouse" crimes executed by rambunctious youths, but cold-blooded, violent crimes that may even be deserving of capital punishment in the adult court system. ...

• Word Count: 1248
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

This paper examines juvenile and criminal justice policies and practices with respect to young offenders who cross over from the juvenile to the criminal justice system. It focuses on the age period between mid-adolescence and early adulthood (roughly ages 15 to 29), with a particular focus on older...

• Word Count: 2448
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate