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No directly quoted material may be used in this project paper.APA formatting rules will be followed for this assignment, including in-text citations and reference page.  Legal Case AnalysisBackgroundNearly every legal constraint on the collection and presentation of forensic or testimonial evidence in a federal criminal proceeding emanates from the 4th and 5th Amendments, and is applied to state-level cases by the 14th Amendment. Case law has not only affirmed the applicability of these constitutional rights; it has provided and continues to provide definitions, exceptions, and direction. Most importantly, the courts have shaped the “exclusionary rule” as the consequence for violation of these protections. The criminal investigator must have a comprehensive knowledge of these court decisions, the principles in which they are grounded, and their application to the investigation at hand.Criteria:1.  The case must be criminal and the defendant must have been found guilty2.  The case must have been appealed…..you are looking for an appeal based on either a forensic issue or testimonial evidence. 3.  The case must have occurred in the USSo, try searching “criminal appeal forensic evidence” or “appeal testimonial evidence”.  You can also go to the Supreme Court website.Project AssignmentYou shall submit a total of four case law reviews describing two pivotal cases allowing or disallowing the handling (search, seizure, collection, procession, court presentation, etc.) of forensic evidence, and two pivotal cases allowing or disallowing the handling (capturing, recording, soliciting, etc.) of testimonial evidence. The second case for each category may not be merely the application of a federal ruling to state-level cases under the provisions of the 14th Amendment. The choice of the cases is left to you, but must be pre-approved by your instructor as appropriate for this assignment.You will submit your legal case selection via the Assignments folder as follows:1. Forensic Evidence 1: Case Name ____________, Citation __________________2. Forensic Evidence 2: Case Name ____________, Citation __________________3. Testimonial Evidence 1: Case Name ____________, Citation __________________4. Testimonial Evidence 2: Case Name ____________, Citation __________________Example:Will RAWLINGS v. KENTUCKY, (1980) No. 79-5146 as a Forensic evidence case.The instructor will respond with a message indicating approval or other direction.After receiving instructor approval, you will submit the four legal case reviews. For each case, you will· provide a brief overview of the facts of the case· provide the determination of the court· describe the legal reasoning or rationale used by the court to reach its decision· describe the implications of the ruling on the conduct of criminal investigationsNote: This is not an opportunity for you to express your personal opinion on whether the court was right or wrong in its decision. However, you may include authoritative commentary from creditable sources with appropriate citation.Grading for this project will be based on· the comprehensiveness of the constitutional/legal principles applicable to the decision· your understanding of the ramifications of the court’s decision for criminal investigations· the clarity and efficiency of your writingReview of this project will help the instructor assess your ability to· communicate effectively across a wide variety of stakeholders· identify constitutional and statutory parameters for conducting criminal investigations
Start Date
Jan 13, 2020 12:00 AM
Due Date
Jan 23, 2020 11:59 PM

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Rubric Name: A MODEL Rubric for CCJS Projects – Max points

This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method.Criteria

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Equivalent to a B

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Overall content of paper or project. Value: 20 points

20 points

The paper is exemplary. Content of the paper exceeds all information required by assignment, demonstrates critical thinking skills, sophisticated analysis and other perspectives. 

Points available: 18-20

17.9 points

Paper indicates effort above and beyond the Project Description in the areas of research, analysis, critical thinking, etc. 

Points available: 16-17.9

15.9 points

In general, the content of the paper addresses the information required by the assignment.

Points available: 14-15.9

13.9 points

The overall content of the paper addresses less than the minimal amount of the information required by the assignment. It demonstrates marginal work and does not reflect an understanding of the project.

Points available D: 12 -13.9

Points available F: 11.9

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Overall analysis and critical thinking Value: 20 points

20 points

Analysis and critical thinking is evident throughout the paper, beyond the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 18-20

17.9 points

Paper includes evidence of analysis and critical thinking beyond the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 16-17.9

15.9 points

The analysis and critical thinking is consistant with the requirements in the Project Description  

Points available: 14-15.9

13.9 points

The analysis and critical thinking reflected in this paper did not meet the requirements in the Project Description

Points available D: 12-13.9

Points available F: 0-11.9

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Responsiveness to Project Description: All elements are included. Value: 10 points

10 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required.

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations.

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required element(s).

Points available: 7-7.9

6.9 points

Assignment is missing major elements, 

Points available D:6 – 6.9

Points available F: 0-5.9

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Responsiveness to Project Description : Application of theory and knowledge to the facts presented, accurate use of terminology, etc. Value: 10 points

10 points

Excellent understanding and application of theory and knowledge to the facts. 

Terminology is correct in all uses.

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

Clear application of theory and knowledge to the facts.

Most terminology references are correctly applied.

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Application of theory, knowledge and terminology indicate understanding of the concepts and focus of the project

Points available: 7-7.9

6.9 points

Theory and knowledge does not apply to the facts presented.

Use of terminology indicates a lack of understanding of the concepts and focus of the project

Points available D: 6-6.9

Points available F: 0-5.9

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Responsiveness to Project Description: Organization. Value: 10 points

10 points

Organization is relevant to topic, clear and understandable with logical flow that makes the project easier to follow.  

Points available: 9-10

8.9 points

Organization is clear and does not distract from the project’s content.  

Points available: 8-8.9

7.9 points

Organization presents some MINOR distractions from the project’s content.

Points available: 7-7.9

6.9 points

Organization lacks relevance, is unclear, difficult to understand, or logic is missing that causes distraction for the reader. 

Points available D: 6-6.9

Points available F: 0-5.9

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Formatting, references, and APA citations Value 15 points

15 points

Assignment is formatted exactly as required, all required citations and references are present and APA standards are followed in every respect. 

Points available 13.5-15

13.4 points

Assignment is formatted as required with minor/ inconsequential deviations, resource requirements are met, citations and references are present and APA standards are followed. 

Points available: 12-13.4

11.9 points

Assignment mostly formatted as required but missing some required elements/ sources or some APA errors are evident.  

Points available: 10.5-11.9

10.4 points

Assignment is missing major elements, lacks required sources or APA is not followed however a different citation method is used correctly. 

Points available D: 9 – 10.4

Points available F: 0-8.9

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General Grammar/Mechanics Value 15 points

15 points

No or minor English and grammar usage errors.  

Points available 13.5-15

13.4 points

A few minor/ inconsequential mistakes in English and grammar.  

Points available 12-13.4

11.9 points

Some, but acceptable mistakes in English and/or  grammar.  

Points available: 10.5-11.9

10.4 points

Many mistakes evident in English/grammar usage.  

Points available D: 9 – 10.4

Points available F: 0-8.9

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