CRIME Former Miami lawmaker
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Assignment I
Read the news article provided to you in the box below.
CRIME Former Miami lawmaker didn’t file tax returns during 8 years in office
BY PATRICIA MAZZEI AND JAY WEAVER
For eight years, Erik Fresen served in the Florida House of Representatives, leaving office last November due to term limits. During all eight of those years, Fresen neverfiled a federal income tax return. Fresen, a Miami Republican, pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to failing to file a tax return for 2011, a year in which he received $270,136 in income he didn’treportto UncleSam.
But in all, Fresen admitted heactuallyfailed to report hisincometo the Internal Revenue Service from 2007-16, according toa statement filed with his plea agreement. His tax troubles with the IRS arose before hispolitical career, including the yearbefore hewas elected as a legislator. In total, Fresen still owes at least $100,000 in back taxes, excluding fines and penalties, federal prosecutor Harold Schimkat said.
The nine-year period in which he failed to file any tax returns overlapped with Fresen’s eight- year tenure representing House District114 ,which includes Flagami ,WestMiami,Coral Gables, Pinecrest , Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. In the GOP-controlled state House, Fresen, who obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance and international relations from FloridaState University, rose to become the influential education budget chief. Fresen also worked during that time as a land-use consultant for the Miami architecture design firm Civica, and had previously worked for the powerhouse Miami law firm Holland and Knight.
Fresen, 40, faces from probation up to one year in prison under the terms of his plea agreement with federal prosecutors. He will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Scola on Aug. 18, when he must provide evidence that he has repaid the IRS or submit a repayment plan. His defense attorneys are expected to ask for probation, but Schimkat, the prosecutor, is recommending one year in prison.
Unlike a more serious felony conviction for tax evasion, fraud or filing a false return, the misdemeanor conviction for willfully failing to file are turnin 2011 would not prohibit Fresen from running for office again.
Fresen, who is free on a $100,000 bond, declined to comment outside the courtroom Wednesday. He wouldn’t say whyhefailed to filehis returns. “Areyoupleading guilty outof your own free will because you are, in fact, guilty?” Judge Scola asked Fresen in court.
Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article146849129.html#storylink=cpy
Excessive quotations (more quotes than your own words) will not award points.
Based on the theories you have learnt, write a two-page (double spaced) paper on the case provided to you.
Your paper should discuss the elements of crime and recognize the origins of criminal behavior depicted in this case. Using two different views of crime and two different explanations of crime in the context of different criminological schools of thought, explain the crime that Fresen (the offender) committed
Your paper should address all the significant theoretical concepts of the case. Points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Concept
Identification of the type of crime
Theoretical explanation of why the offender may have committed the crime
Demonstrate the nexus between crime and prosecution
Explanation of the crime from two different perspectives purported by two different theories of crime
Grammar and other language mechanics, length, submission on time, and format
RUBRIC
Excellent Quality
95-100%
Introduction 45-41 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Literature Support
91-84 points
The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned.
Methodology
58-53 points
Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met.
Average Score
50-85%
40-38 points
More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided.
83-76 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration.
52-49 points
Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met.
Poor Quality
0-45%
37-1 points
The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided.
75-1 points
Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration.
48-1 points
There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met
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