Topic 1: Internet and Crime
The advent of the Internet has created several new categories of crime. In your opinion, what Internet crime(s) could be considered the most important crime for law enforcement to investigate? Explain your answer. What impact does jurisdiction have in computer-crime cases?
Topic 2: Scenario - You Decide
Sergio tells Charlene that either she agrees to sell him her 1966 Mustang convertible for $1000 or he will rape her daughter. Believing him, Charlene agrees to sell Sergio the car, but never goes through with the sale. What, if anything, should Sergio be charged with? Why?
Topic 3: Conflict Theory
What is conflict theory or Marxist criminology? Use this video as an example for your answer. https://www.democracynow.org/2011/2/22/matt_taibbi_why_isnt_wall_street_in_jail
Topic 4: Self-Control Theory
Gottfredson and Hirschi suggest that "self-control" explains all types of crimes, and can even explain other correlates to crime (such as smoking or drinking). Explain the theory in your own words, and discuss whether you agree with "self-control theory." What are its strengths and weaknesses?