Instructions

The United States has 51 criminal justice systems that include policing, courts, and correctional responsibilities. In this assignment, select your state criminal justice system, and examine and contrast key issues.

In your essay, use your state to report on the areas listed below:

jurisdictional boundaries (state versus federal),
classification of crimes, and
penalties.
Your essay must be at least three pages in length, not counting the title page and references page. You must include an introduction. Make certain to include a minimum of three sources, one of which must be your textbook.

All sources used must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. Please note that no abstract is needed.