Discussion Questions

Draft a response to each of the bulleted questions below. Each question must have its own response and have a minimum of 75 words.

1.       Do you believe that a minor should be eligible to receive a life sentence? Why or why not?

2.       The goals of punishment in the adult system is Retribution, Rehabilitation, Incapacitation and Deterrence.  Do you believe that these goals apply to the juvenile system or are they different? In what way would they be different?

3.       Do you believe that legalization of marijuana will lower or increase the crime rate?  Why?

4.       Is there a difference between religious and political terrorism such as Al-Qaeda and anti-abortion or environmental groups?  Why or why not?

5.       What is cybercrime? 

6.       How has cybercrime contributed to the overall rise in crime rates over the last 10 years? What recommendations would you make to combat cybercrime and crimes associated with cybercrime and hackers?

7.    How will cybercrime affect the future of the criminal justice system?

8.    Technology can create law enforcement with new types of criminal and opportunities to commit crimes.  There was not cybercrime before there was an internet, how does new technology impact law enforcement?