Pursuit of Justice: The Evolution of Criminal Procedure in America (Intermediate Level)

Students will examine the role of police in society in this lesson to identify and analyze the extent of police discretion.

In this lesson, students will delve into discussion around to what extent plea bargaining is an effective and constitutional tool.

Students will evaluate the impact of overcriminalization on society and identify potential solutions.

As a class, students will examine mass incarceration and factors that contribute to its prevelance.

Students will apply their knowledge of mass incarceration to create an infographic in this project based lesson,

Student will analyze and evaluate the role of capital punishment in the criminal justice system in this lesson.