J01E Introduction to Criminal Justice

Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the “Assignment Format” page located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.

Part A: Terrorism is a huge issue that we are facing in the United States. Explain the type of trial
proceeding an individual suspected of terrorism goes through when he/she is caught.

Part B: Research a case of an individual who was arrested for suspected terrorist activity and provide a summary of the trial proceeding and verdict of the case. Be sure that your summary provides details that illustrate the process that you described in part a. Be sure to specify what type of court this trial was held in.

Part C: Then explain how this trial may have proceed differently and/or ended with a different verdict if it had been held in another type of court. Provide facts about the other type of court to support your theory of the possible differences in the proceedings and/or verdict in another type of court.