Tag Archives: criminal justice

Analyzing Crime Scene Characteristics #crimefiction #writing

Posted on August 25, 2020 by jchasenovelist

Crime scene characteristics are extremely important to all criminal investigations, especially homicides as well as all serial crimes. After the forensic analysis of the physical evidence found at the crime scene is completed and the victimology is established, then the … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Writing | Tagged blogging, crime and punishment, crime fiction, crime scene, criminal justice, detective, jennifer chase, katie scott series, victimology, writing | 2 Comments

Evolving Societal Threats: 5 Crimes of the Future #crime #justice

Posted on August 22, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Technology is a wonderful tool that has changed the fabric of our lives. But, on the flip side, our dependency on technology can have frightening consequences. And that leads us to the scary phenomenon that is occurring across the globe … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged artificial intelligence, courts, crime, crime and punishment, criminal justice, criminologist, cyber crime, drone, escalating crime, future, jennifer chase criminologist, law, law enforcement, robbery, serial killer, society, technology, threats to society | 1 Comment

Stop in the Name of the… Straw?

Posted on August 17, 2018 by jchasenovelist

I’m not one to rant or rave through social media endlessly about politics or religion, and various subjects that I deem to be unfair, ridiculous, or just plain incorrect. I have a straight forward view of how I see the … Continue reading →

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Law of the Land: 4 Landmark Criminal Justice Supreme Court Decisions

Posted on May 31, 2018 by jchasenovelist

The United States Supreme Court is the final authority on all cases that arise from American federal law or Constitutional issues. Over the past 50 years, the Justices of the Court have rendered a plethora of landmark criminal justice decisions. … Continue reading →

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Antiquity to Modernity: A Timeline of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Posted on October 24, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Our modern notions of crime and punishment are the result of millennia of human advancement. From antiquity to modern times, criminal justice and criminology have evolved due to significant contributions from a diverse array of civilizations. Here is a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Criminology | Tagged contributions, crime, crime lab, criminal justice, criminology, DNA, history, investigation, jennifer chase author and criminolgist, Julius Caesar, prison, punishment | 2 Comments

Criminology: 9 Fascinating Theories

Posted on August 23, 2017 by jchasenovelist

The science of criminology studies one vital question – What makes criminals do what they do? Although the question appears simple. The answers are exceptionally complex. For centuries, criminologists have grappled with the intricate and troubling relationship between criminals, their … Continue reading →

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6 Groundbreaking Moments in Criminal Justice

Posted on March 21, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Throughout history, the criminal justice system—both domestic and abroad—has been consistently challenged to develop innovations to combat the growing threats that confront society. Here are six historical moments that forever changed how law and order is preserved. Photo courtesy of … Continue reading →