Preparation
For this assignment, you will focus on Public Order Crimes. Please read the instructions below to complete your assignment.
Instructions
Complete the following sections of the Week 10 Assignment Template Download Week 10 Assignment Template. The assignment should be completed on the template not including the cover page or the source page. Please use complete sentences when completing the information below:
- Explain what the “Broken Windows Theory” is and how it applies to Public Order crimes. Remember to paraphrase your research.
- Most public order crimes are “mala prohibita” crimes or acts made illegal only by law. For each of the below listed public order crimes, keeping in mind the Broken Windows Theory, should the acts remain a crime or should they be legalized? Why or why not? Place your response under the offense. Responses should be a minimum of one paragraph (3-4 sentences). If you are not sure of the terminology, use the Strayer Library or Google for definitions.
- Prostitution
- Loitering
- Marijuana Possession – Possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use
- Many argue that public order crimes such as prostitution and drug possession are “victimless” crimes and therefore should be decriminalized. After reviewing the information in Chapter 14 of your textbook on decriminalization, do you feel that these are victimless crimes? Why or why not?