The long continuing debate of whether the current criminal justice system is 'about as fair and effective as we can reasonably expect' has been addressed in this essay. It is argued throughout this essay that the criminal justice system fails to meet with the protection and well being of the public by not appropriately processing offenders. Six main arguments of this essay highlight weaknesses within the system. The first argument of this essay exposes the time in which offenders spend in remand
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1. What is the law-enforcement-social casework dichotomy? What evidence do we have to support that it is a false dichotomy? The law-enforcement-social casework dichotomy is basically whether a parole/ probation officer should fill a role, whether that is focused on the protection of the society/public or helping the offenders reintegrate back into society. The community policing era mentioned throughout my classes encourages a problem solving oriented policing method along with a rehabilitation
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How can a Probation Officer assist an Offender that suffers from a Mental Illness? Keith Arvanitis Due Date: December 16h, 2015 Abstract I am writing this research paper as it affects me on a personal level. I chose this topic so I could learn more about the subject and use the information to better assist me in my dealings with the Maine Department of Corrections and with my day to day mental health issues. I was recently released from Maine State Prison on March 20th, 2015 after serving
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ones that are doing life. Those that are against capital punishment say that it is killing innocent people and that it is not saving money, that it costs more to put someone on death row. Is the death penalty just and applied fairly? There is no evidence that supports the death penalty being a deterrent to violent crimes. The death penalty is a waste of taxpayer’s money. There have been many innocent people have been sent to death row. Both sides will be argued to give an unprejudiced look with
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within their jurisdiction. Investigators review data from crimes and gather evidence. Street level officers are responsible for physically arresting offenders, giving testimony about the information collected through the course of the arrest during the court procedures, and also conduct further investigations if needed. The second component is the Prosecution. Prosecutors are lawyers who are responsible for providing evidence against the
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In my opinion, being sentenced to life without parole is worse, because the person will have to wake up every day knowing he or she will die without ever seeing the outside world again. Besides, most defendants on death row end up dying of natural causes or fighting within the facility before their execution
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ones that are doing life. Those that are against capital punishment say that it is killing innocent people and that it is not saving money, that it costs more to put someone on death row. Is the death penalty just and applied fairly? There is no evidence that supports the death penalty being a deterrent to violent crimes. The death penalty is a waste of taxpayer’s money. There have been many innocent people have been sent to death row. Both sides will be argued to give an unprejudiced look with
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critical decision-making. The results could have significant consequences as well as it could have the potential to affect many individuals. Due to its great implications, there are certain measures that should be followed such as strong psychometric evidence and ethical guidelines to prevent possible misuse. As stated in Chapter 1 in our textbook, “psychometrics is the quantitative and technical aspect of testing” (Lover & Miller, 2016, p.6) containing two central concepts; validity and reliability.
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far for first degree murder, this type of homicide should carry the heaviest sentence with life imprisonment without the possibility of probation or parole. Second degree murder, should carry 40 years to life imprisonment, without the possibility of probation or parole. Manslaughter should carry 20 to 40 years in prison with the possibility of parole after serving half of the sentence. Negligent homicide should carry a sentence of a fine of $10,000 and up to 20 years in prison. Last, Vehicular homicide
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Life without parole is the harshest punishment given to juvenile delinquents. Since minors are still developing, it is argued that life without parole is only used as punishment for extenuating circumstances such as felony homicide. The Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to give life without parole to juveniles that commit “non-homicide” crimes (Kaiser 2012). In a recent Supreme Court ruling, a 5-4 vote opposed the mandatory sentencing of life without parole for children ages 18
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