Write a persuasive essay on Should Stewart have received prison time?
Background InformationAmerican Sociological Society President Edwin H. Sutherland first discussed “crime in the upper or white-collar class, composed of respectable or at least respected business and professional men” in December 1939. Although white-collar criminals steal a significant amount of money and property annually, there is rarely much interest in comparison to street crime. In this discussion, we will examine some of the facets of this little-known area.Instructions1. Read Chapter 13 in the textbook, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction.Use the link below to access the bookhttps://www97.zippyshare.com/v/y03Se0QL/file.html2. View the attached media “5.4 Resource: Other Types of Crime.”3. Use the Internet to research Martha Stewart and her 2004 trial for securities fraud and obstruction of justice.a. Do not limit your research to reliance on encyclopedias such as Wikipedia. Include in-depth news and magazine articles and scholarly journal articles.b. When conducting your research, review the attached Critical Evaluation Checklist for Internet Websites to ensure that you are using only credible sources.4. Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following discussion questions. If it’s relevant, include your own personal experience.a. What crime did Stewart commit?b. What evidence did the jury appear to find most convincing?c. Should Stewart have received prison time? Why or why not? If not, what kinds of alternative sentences might have been appropriate?
