Reggie, who has a history of substance abuse, has been convicted of felony burglary of a building. He has elected to be sentenced by the court instead of jury. Which theory or purpose of punishment would be most appropriate for the judge to use in his case? Explain in your own words the reasons for your choice.

On Friday night around 11:00pm, Deputy Padilla observed a silver SUV coming to a rolling stop at an intersection with a flashing red light before turning right on Farm-to-Market Road 2222. He followed the vehicle and observed the vehicle cross the center stripe twice. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and the driver of the SUV immediately responded by safely pulling over onto the shoulder of the highway. When the deputy approached the driver side window of the vehicle he saw 4 Hispanic males in the vehicle, two in the front and two in the back. He did not smell the odor of any alcoholic beverage or the odor of burning marihuana. However, as he was shining his flashlight into the vehicle to observe the driver removing his license from his wallet, he observed a clear plastic baggie containing a green leafy substance in plain view on the center console. Based on his experience in narcotics investigation, he believed the baggie contained marihuana. He had each of the subjects step out of the vehicle and had them stand in separate locations, while he retrieved the baggie of marihuana. He also quickly searched the passenger compartment and found a pipe, which looked like it was new. In identifying and interviewing the young subjects he realized he knew them from the local soccer league and also knew their families. Each of the young men indicated they had gotten the marihuana from an acquaintance and had purchased a pipe. They were headed out into the country to a pasture party to meet a group of friends and they were going to smoke the marihuana at the party. None of the subjects appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Rather than arrest them for a Class B misdemeanor, the deputy had the driver dump the marihuana in the tall grass along the road. The deputy then instructed them to drive back to town and he followed them to edge of town. He then resumed his patrol. Identify and discuss in your own words the issues related to the deputy’s exercise of discretion and duty. Be sure to be thorough in your response.    

During an interrogation, the detective told Liza Smith that she would lose her children and her SSI benefits unless she confessed. After hearing this she cried out that she did not want to lose her children and could not survive without her SSI benefits, so she confessed to the crime. Identify and discuss in your own words the issues related to this type of persuasion during an interrogation. Be sure to be thorough in your response.

Officer Nguyen stops at the the local diner for lunch to meet her friend who is a border patrol agent. The diner gives uniformed police officers, deputies, border patrol, and customs agents free coffee and sodas, as well as a 20% discount on their meals. It is not unusual for customers to see law enforcement officials eating at the diner throughout the day and evening. The owner of the diner instituted the gratuity policy at all of the diners he owns in the state and does not actually live in the area. Identify and discuss in your own words the issues related to officer Nguyen’s acceptance of a minor gratuity. Be sure to be thorough in your response.

With regards to the Model Law Enforcement Standards of Conduct, which of the following statements is not correct?

The key role of party whips is to serve as a liaison between which two groups?

What strategy might an incumbent typically use in a congressional race?

A party caucus in the House or the Senate consists of what group?

Which of the following is a legal barrier that can lower voter turnout in the United States?

Which action is an example of constituency service?