This is a pivotal part in terms of maintain the functioning of society and to ensure that people don’t go around breaking laws wherever and whenever they want. The criminal justice system is therefore a central part of society and without is society would quickly deteriorate into chaos. There are however a number of issues in the criminal justice system. Some of these issues include false convictions and bias within the courtroom. 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).
These quotes is relevant to me that in every fault or failure I make I don’t have to be defensive about it but accept these mistakes and to use them as stepping stone to improve myself and change for the better. “Well done is better than well said.” and “Speak little, do much.” [The meaning of these words is fairly easy to understand, but they serve as an excellent reminder to us. The things that we DO for others are so much more important than the things we SAY to others. In other words: “Actions Speak Louder Than Words.” So simple… but so very important to the relationships we are trying to build every day. These quotations are very relevant to me, especially because I am a very expressive or kind of a talkative person.
* * * * * Research Process and Terminology * ME * CJA/334 * March 5, 2014 * Dennis Dougan * Research Process and Terminology * How will this new terminology and knowledge apply to a career in criminal justice? Essentially, understanding the terminology that is associated with a specific career path is important because of the use it gets in the line of work. In criminal justice and other social science careers, the terminology carries over and without understanding it completely, terminology can hinder research capabilities as well as understanding previous research materials. Although different criminal justice careers have their own terminology based on their line of work, the research terminology is nearly universal. How can not knowing the proper terminology affect you as you conduct criminal justice research?
This program helps people who commit drug related offensives by holding them accountable and making them take responsibility for their actions, by demonstrating to the offender that if they re-offend there will be severe consequences such as, being arrested and serving jail time. As I stated people with drug problems need to get extensive treatment but this tactic implemented by Judge Steven Alm and the Criminal Justice professor is a great start to solve the epidemic of drug related probation violators. I have personally seen people whom I’m closely acquainted with go through this same type of program that Judge Alm and the Criminal Justice Professor implemented, right here in Oklahoma City this program is called Drug Court, the program has helped them stay off drugs and eventually complete their probation and some have even gone on to be substance abuse counselors. They devote their time to help men and women that are on probation and dealing with substance abuse turn their life’s around and realize that they don’t have to commit crimes and that they can also overcome criminal behavior associated with substance
In this article, ‘ The Fat Environment ‘ by Ellen Goodman, (2003) the author offers a fresh perspective on the reasons causing obesity. The author established that the people are recognizing that the problem of expanding waistlines is not due to moral failing, as people’s willpower and self-control are influenced by factors like price, advertising, and hence, the environment. Goodman’s argument appears to be largely relevant, with the use of substantial statistics in this recent article. Despite her clear bias and predilection for sarcasm, her arguments are logical and clear with the employment of appropriate examples, and hence, they are highly convincing. Goodman argues that the weight changes are due to the environment, not due to self-control, and that “personal responsibility is not a free pass for corporate irresponsibility”.(p.
Mandatory minimum sentencing practices, or truth-in sentencing, are a popular topic for debate in America’s criminal justice society. These laws require offenders to serve a substantial proportion of their imposed prison sentence. The goal is to incapacitate serious offenders and better promote public safety by doing so. The effectiveness and constitutionality of such practices are questionable, therefore leading to a formulation of many opinions on the issue. Although the debate has gained popularity in the relatively recent future, mandatory minimum sentencing has roots that date back to the 18th century with the enactment of the first penal code.
I was proficient in finding two similar appellant cases dealing with gang affiliation and attempted murder just as the case I observed did. This paper will be based on the case I observed and the comparing of two appellant cases that poses many similarities. At first I was not sure if I was going to find a case in time that met the requirements for the assignment, I had to keep pushing back the planned date to view a court case due to things constantly popping up. I decided to attend a civil case such as; The People of The state of California vs. Luciano Velasquez because it interested me and knowing the location it took place in was intriguing. Upon entering Department 14 I noticed twelve jurors and a few observers including myself listening to the case.
Juveniles Charged as Adults Abstract Over the years, there have been many concerns on when to charge Juveniles as adults and where to incarcerate them. Many scholars and researches have been working on this topic. Is there really a right or wrong situation to put these Juvenile offenders in? The topics that these researches are evaluating are key to figuring out this answer. In the scholarly journal articles I have read, they take a look into the aspects on the Juvenile Justice field.
I now have knowledge of in depth details of very different types of researching. How cannot knowing the proper terminology affect you as you conduct criminal justice research? A good example to me in answering this question is if I were asked to put in input on a topic that I have never heard of or researched. In my opinion, if one is in this line of work and has decided that criminal justice is the career path that they will go down, then knowing the terminology will only help in ensuring that person can effectively do the job. This person is going to need to actually go beyond to be a good researcher in criminal justice.
People panic when coming to an intersection with cameras and tend to jump on the brake without looking to the rear for fear of getting a citation on the mail. The state of Florida conducted a poll asking if the camera law should be repealed 42% said yes and 58% said no. (Chanel 13 3/2011 ) Many studies have shown that the Red Light Camera Law saves lives said Kathy Till, and Apopka City Commissioner. As of now a House Committee approved the repeal, but the repeal has to pass the State House and Senate. It turns out those red light cameras in Orlando violate state law.