Edna Said:

Charles Manson case-need info criminal justice?

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The closest info. that I was able to find (other than the story sold by Atkins to the L.A. times) are the following books
"The Family" by Ed Sanders and
"Helter Skelter"** written by the prosecutor himself, Vincent Bugliosi **(a movie of this is also available, same title)

Both contain very detailed info. about the Manson family and Tate/LaBianca murders. Each book also contains excerpts from Susan Atkins. Additionally, the info. re: the correlation between the Beatles music "Helter Skelter" and the murders are detailed in Bugliosi's book.

You may be able to locate these books and/or VHS at the library or purchase it via amazon.com.

Atkins' story you've described was sold to the Los Angeles Times.... I wasn't able to locate it in The Times archival section via the website. You may consider contacting them via website for assistance, or by phone.

Otherwise, hope this add'l. info. helps you out with your research.

Tiffany Said:

Criminal Justice major but questions on law school and minors?

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I am a top-ten law school graduate and have practiced law.

Some law schools, such as UC Berkeley (Boalt Hall) and Harvard, look at more than just the numbers.

Your major or minor will make a difference in acceptance only if you are on the borderline of acceptance in which case some schools will prefer "difficult" majors and minors, such as math, science and engineering, or a school may prefer particular majors to "balance" the class. Minors will seldom make a significant difference for admission.

A legal studies minor is usually not particularly helpful as many law school admission deans consider it "too easy a subject" in any event.

A psychology minor will probably not get you into grad school in psych. You need a psych major for that. You need a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology to practice it. The best psych doctoral programs are at least as competitive as all but the top-14 law schools for admission.

I took a history major and no minor. I have never been asked about the lack of a minor by a law school, a government employer (I interviewed with over a dozen and worked for two), or anyone else.

Once you have a graduate degree, few employers with the exception of high schools and some engineering firms will ask about your undergraduate minor.

I will say that a history major or minor is the best way to learn the critical reading, thinking and writing skills which are required in the study and practice of law.

Sandra Said:

criminal justice field of law..i want to be a lawyer of murder and rape cases?

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No one handles just murder and rape. To be a lawyer, you first get a bachelors degree at a university, (about 4 years) then go to law school for a juris doctorate, (about 3 years). Then pass the bar exam. Of course, at that moment you are incompetent to handle murders, as most states require extra qualifications for the most severe types of cases, but you can start getting some experience by handling misdemeanors, or getting a job as a public defender. After a couple years of misdemeanor work, start with simple felonies and after a few years of that you can start with more severe felonies.

Alberto Said:

Case Study Sequence?

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I've never heard of something called a Criminal Justice flowchart, so I don't think I can help you put these in order according to that chart.

I was going to try and put them in order for you in a way I *think* makes sense, but I'm really stuck on what it's all referring to. Any chance you can offer some additional information that might help others understand what it's all about?

Erin Said:

The "Correct" Way To Grieve Your Loss?

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1. A pathological liar will lie about everything.
2. A psychopath will tell you the truth, if it suits him, or her.
3. A guilty person will do either of the above.
4. An innocent person, may not be honest, and depending on circumstances, could also do any of the above.
My point: There is no human-to-human, non-drug induced test to determine whether or not a person is lying. You have to use your gut and trust in your instincts.
That said, there are certain things that manifest physically in the person who isn't telling the truth; facial expressions, tics, and "tells." One such tell is, during an interrogation, you ask a person to recall events in order. That person is likely telling a lie, or constructing a fabrication of events, if they gaze up and their eyes direct right (your left) in the re-telling. The eyes of people honestly remembering events as they happened will typically look up and to the left (your right) as they're retelling/remembering events.