Criminal Justice: Theory in Practice

1) What factors may influence both true/false positives and false negatives? (e.g., social, psychological, and biological backgrounds, education, etc. (Chapter 4)

2) Given the limited impact of the exclusionary rule on crime fighting and Miranda on conviction rates, what purposes do they serve? (Chapter 5)

3) Discuss the deterrent effect of the death penalty. Does it work? Aside from jail time and fines, how would you suggest we try to deter people from committing crimes? (Chapter 6)

Book: Sense and Nonsense About Crime, Drugs and Communities by Samuel Walker