The criminal trial process is a complex part of the criminal justice system as it must balance the rights of the individual and society. Over time the rise of new law creates different problems which must be considered in the criminal trial process. It is important to consider how different elements of the criminal trial process such as plea bargaining, legal aid, the role of the juries and the standard of proof. Ultimately at times the criminal trial process strives to achieve justice for all parties involved but may adversely affect one party differently. Plea bargaining has been another element of the criminal trial process which has caused controversial debate over it effectiveness.
‘Outline and explain ways in which data about crime is collected’ Crime can be defined as deviant activities that break the law in any particular society. Finding out how much crime takes place isn’t easy, and attempts to measure crime can prove misleading. This doesn’t mean that crime statistics aren’t affective, but it does mean that no single measure can be fully relied upon. Many sociologists see crime statistics as a social construction, as collecting crime data is a result of the cultural expectations of society, and by understanding who commits crime and what sorts of crimes are committed, we can get a clearer picture of why people commit crime in the first place. Different sociologists have presented different theories and concepts to explain what drives a person to commit a crime, and research and statistics give us an idea of the type of crimes committed and the places that they’re most likely to occur.
As explained in item a, the labelling theory explains how actions become labelled as criminal or deviant. The labelling theory explains how crime and deviance is a social construct as the laws and norms are constructed by society. The theory can be seen as useful in explaining crime and deviance yet this can be disputed. First of all, the labelling theory aims to answer the question, why and how people get labelled. One researcher found that police made decisions on whether to arrest youth based on their physical cues.
Media conduct in homicide investigations is a complex issue. On one hand, the media can be an important instrument for generating valuable information from the general public. On the other hand, dealing with the media can take up limited time, energy and resources during the critical early stages of an investigation. Through this comprehensive research paper, I will be able to identify the impacts that the media has on homicide investigations. The media can help some cases and can hurt others.
Others may think the exclusionary rule should not be used to enforce the Fourth Amendment. They feel at times it is necessary for the exclusionary rule to not be used. I can understand their position because they are looking at putting the accused defendant behind bars and make sure they are punished to the fullest. At times without the exclusionary rule, the case in court can succeed and get the result the prosecution and maybe even what the public want. Sometimes people feel the defendant has too many rights and has more benefits, which could help them get away with criminal activity.
Thinking about it more, I realized that hate-crimes legislation doesn't aim to punish the actual crime, but rather the motive (or thoughts) behind it. That's smacks of being more than a little Orwellian to me, besides being something that's very difficult to prove. If someone is continually spouting hateful speech, there's a pretty good chance you can figure out that their motive for a crime might be related to that hate. But what about someone who doesn't give any
This essay examines the conduct of Police and prosecutors involved based on articles circulating in the News and media. Also an exploration of how the public can influence the Decisions of criminal justice professionals. This is Not an argumentative essay containing Personal opinions on The case but an example of the conduct of police and Prosecutors and how Society and the media influence their Ability to Conduct their job with professionalism and Ethics. O.J. Casey and Trayvon A Criminal Justice Professional has a difficult job.
Knowing the theories can help investigators along with society tell or explain why someone like Edward Theodore Gein and so many others commit heinous crimes. I believe that everyone not just criminal justice majors & law enforcement should take the time out to know some of the different criminological theories so that they can know why certain people in the media along with people in their community’s commit the crimes that they
And this is where the role of the government and the media gets involved, when Pearson notably observes that the images presented by both when referring to juvenile crime and antisocial behavior, tend to enlarge some sides of the phenomenon while ignoring or marginalizing others. He ultimately reached the intelligent conclusion that the false exists in government and media’s emphasis on the “unprecedented nature of the problem” , instead of concentrating on the existing ‘precedented’ history, which requires us to unlock
Criminal law reflects society's ideas of what is acceptable and proper behavior in serious matters. It covers many aspects of relationships in society, how people relate to each other and to property. Any individual who does not live up to these ideals or paradigms on relationships is guilty of a criminal offense. The role and purposes of the criminal justice system are matters of public debate, and public policy in the criminal justice area is constantly undergoing reform in an attempt to reflect modern society's paradigms, paradigm shifts and resulting world view. What makes a crime, criminal?