Conditions of Probation The terms and conditions of a persons probation are clear, cut, and dry. Probation is a prison sentence that has been suspended on the condition that the offender follows certain prescribed rules and commits no further offenses (Sieter, 2011). A probation officer evaluates offender progress and recommends intensity of supervision based on observations from time of conviction through the period of adjustment after release from an institution (FL DOC, 2012). The whole program
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punishment for a crime. Ever since the inception of this practice, issues have been raised about its inhumanity, immorality and inefficiency. As human civilization is evolving and more effective and less violent practices for criminal justice are being devised, the debate is getting hotter than ever. And while some might find reducing criminals rather than crime, an easier approach to a better and safer society, Capital punishment is not an ideal solution for controlling crime because it is unusually
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University of Denver student newspaper and titled Capital Punishment is Wrong, the United States needs to abolish the death penalty sentence. In this article, the author Ryan Hanschen states that the death penalty does not act as a deterrent to crime and offers supporting data to his claim that the death penalty should be abolished, but his sources lack credibility. The sources he cites in the article, such as Coloradans against the Death Penalty and Amnesty International are an interested party
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global organization that is based throughout the world in over 150 countries. It is a leader in the fight against international crime, illegal drugs, crime and terrorism. Cultural issues are part of this organizations responsibility as it seeks to assist Member States in concerted efforts to improve the lives of everyday people. As global threats are on the rise, the UNODC continues to grow and its impact can be felt on many ethical and
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Parental Liability Many things in life are viewed by the actions people take in their normal everyday activities. The actions we take reflect the personality the individual has been raised up to be. When a person steels a car and is under aged should their parents be held accountable for the actions their child has committed? There are many answers to this question have been expressed throughout the World Wide Web, articles and book in plenty different ways. Most of the answers express come from
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than face-to-face meetings, which increases distance and allows anonymity, it is another avenue for crimes to perpetuate. “Computer Crime” encompasses crimes committed against the computer, the materials contained therein such as software and data, and its uses as a processing tool. These include hacking, denial of service attacks, unauthorized use of services and cyber vandalism. “Cyber Crime” describes criminal activities committed through the use of electronic communications media. One of the
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lineup or an array of photos, with the purpose of identifying a suspect ("Eyewitness Identification," 2011). The process of eyewitness identification involves placing the subject or the photo of a subject among others not suspected of committing the crime, in order for the eyewitness to identify the perpetrator ("Eyewitness Identification," 2011). However, research indicates that eyewitness identification is often unreliable due to the human mind’s inability to remember events exactly as it happened
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People vs. Burgos (G.R. No. L-68955 September 4, 1986) G.R. No. L-68955 September 4, 1986 PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee, vs. RUBEN BURGOS y TITO, defendant-appellant. Facts: Defendant is charged with illegal possession of firearm in furtherance of subversion (tasks such as recruiting members to the NPA and collection of contributions from its members) and found guilty by the RTC of Digos, Davao del Sur. From the information filed by the police authorities upon the information given
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History of Gun Control In the 1960s after the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, gun control became a major subject of public passion and controversy. To some people gun control is a crime issue, to others it is a rights issue. Gun control is a safety issue, an education issue, a racial issue, and a political issue, among others. Within each of these issues there are those who want more gun control legislation and those who want less
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Title: The Negative Effects of Purchasing Pirated Compact Discs General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about the negative effects of purchasing pirated compact discs. Central Idea: Nowadays, many people prefer to buy pirated compacts discs, but they do not notice negative effects of purchasing pirated compact discs. Under the articles of negative effects of purchasing pirated compact discs, it discusses several ideas regarding. -Eye Contact-
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