Prepare a 3- to 5-page report that describes all of the following points:

• The differences in the treatment of each type of crime by the legislature. Explore the different crime levels (misdemeanor vs. felony) and different punishments.

• The differences in the descriptions utilized by the media. How does the media depict the different types of criminals? Have there been any changes?

• The differences in the theoretical applications for these types of crimes. How do the theories differentiate between these types of criminal behavior?

Assignment 2

Identified differences between crime levels in terms of classification and punishment.

Analyzed the role of the media in crime depiction and descriptions.

Explained differences among theoretical applications.

Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in the accurate representation and attribution of sources; and used accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.