Let’s consider another scenario related to convicted Tuscan, Arizona shooter Jared Lee Loughner. He pleaded guilty to nineteen charges and was sentenced to seven consecutive life terms, followed by 140 years in prison.
In this context, respond to the following:
Describe the opportunities for theory integration between traditional criminology and the disciplines of biology and psychology in this case.
Describe any specific biological or psychological insight into Loughner’s personality that might prove useful to the criminological study of this case.
Provide your opinion on whether his mental health situation impacted his actions in this case. Should the judge force Loughner to be medicated to the level where he would be able to assist in his own defense? Do you think Loughner was insane? Was the sentence imposed justified in this case based on the facts? Provide rationale to support your opinion.
