Conclusion Prosecutors, defense attorneys, criminals, and victims are placed together to deal with a given crime. Victimization concerns each position in different ways and must be individually considered. The goals of sentencing differ somewhat between each position. Alternative sanctions are often recognized when a criminal offender is sentenced. Ongoing assessments of victims' rights and the continousl improvement of such are imperative.
The tutorial discussion this week was essentially discussing how the system operates and some of the flaws within the system such as false convictions which come about through human error or in extreme cases racial bias (Alberto F. Alesina, Eliana La Ferrara, 2011). There was also discussion about the members of the jury and if they are qualified or competent to decide he guilt or innocence of an individual based on their opinions and perceptions of the trial. My view on the criminal justice system is that overall the system is adequately effective in terms of providing a fair trial for the accused and well suited to punish individuals based on viable evidence and the judgment of experienced judges and magistrates. These issues reflect the interests of the JSB173 unit because the unit focuses on a fair trial through either the
This has been developed in a variety of ways, in part of efforts to abolish parole, to adopt certain kinds of determinate sentencing guidelines and to put into practice other sentencing reforms. "www.thefreelibrary.com" (2011). I believe truth in sentencing is a deterrence of recidivism when using good time and work time credits. I believe every person deserves the opportunity to pay off their debt to society and prove that they will not be a repeat offender. Once a criminal has been convicted and has been sentenced to do their time, this is where they are able to show society and the criminal justice system that they have learned their lesson from their mistake.
Sentencing is the form of punishment the defendant will receive after being convicted of the crime. If the defendant pleads not guilty then they would receive a trial before a jury. During the trial the facts and
Unfortunately, our society has resorted to the use of plea bargains due to the expenses of a jury trial. Pros and Cons of Mandatory Minimum Sentencing To every situation or argument there is a list of pros and cons. The following are a few of the arguments for and against mandatory minimum sentencing. Pros: (1) Keep judges from giving useless sentences, such as probation for child molesters, (2) The potential cost of committing crimes is clearly laid out, which may actually deter someone who is aware of those minimums, (3) They can also help reduce the case load at courts through plea bargains. Cons: (1) Disproportionately affect minorities, (2) Increase prison population, (3) eliminates judicial discretion so the punishment does not always fit the crime.
There have been murderers that admitted to murder after being pronounced innocent. In his critique of double jeopardy, John Fitzpatrick states: At present, the rule against double jeopardy or the plea of autrefois acquit or autrefois convict, means that nobody can be tried twice for the same offence. It is the acquittal part, of course, that is most important. In effect, the prosecution has just one go. If you are acquitted, it cannot come back for a second bite.
Sentencing The objectives of punishment within the United States corrections system are detailed and precise. State and federal objectives of punishment are very similar. Sentencing impacts the corrections system, both state and federal, in a positive aspect. When a crime has been committed and the person is officially found guilty, sentencing occurs in the criminal justice system. Many things are considered throughout a trial in order to determine whether the defendant is guilty.
First I would like to start by giving a brief definition of what or better said – how, criminology differs from victimology. Criminology is more concerned with the origin of crime along the extent and nature of crime. Criminology places an emphasis on studying the offender, the crimes, and the motives behind the crime. It is also the study of how the public and criminal justice system responds to the offender. Victimology plays a very important role in criminology and is used to determine what the victim’s behavior has to do with their risk of being victimized.
When there is a deadly weapon used such as a gun, and the victim suffers injury, then this crime becomes armed robbery. The suspect would then be charged as armed or aggravated. Armed robbery is somewhat different from burglary because the situation will always be called for a victim who has harmed physically, emotionally, or threatened by the use of a deadly weapon. People who commit these crimes cause threat or harm to society. Individuals who are law-abiding citizens should be able to rest and know that the streets are free from persons who have committed crimes such as armed robbery and other felony crimes.
Sentencing There are five philosophical reasons for sentencing criminals. They are retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation, and restoration. Retribution is a penalty imposed for a crime that is designed to provide some form of compensation to a victim while also penalizing the offender. It can also potentially send a warning to people considering similar crimes. Acting as a deterrence to future criminal activity by alerting members of society to the fact that if they commit crimes then they can face a similar punishment.