by Belinder | Nov 7, 2023 | Criminal justice
When you are faced with criminal prosecution, you could take your case to trial, or if offered, accept a plea bargain in exchange for a guilty plea. However, going to trial can be risky since the fate of that trial is in the hands of a jury, which will decide...
by Belinder | Nov 7, 2023 | Criminal justice
The correctional system has the responsibility of supervising offenders sentenced for crimes. This includes both incarcerated offenders, as well as offenders serving sentences in the community. To reduce our nation’s overcrowded prisons, the courts have...
by Belinder | Nov 7, 2023 | Criminal justice
Should we revisit how juveniles are prosecuted? Explain your reasoning and address both prosecution in juvenile court and in adult court under the waiver system. Include the economic implications of juvenile prosecution and consider the individual, group, and...
by Belinder | Nov 7, 2023 | Criminal justice
In your opinion, how does the family influence juvenile delinquency? Provide an example from an outside source of when a child was delinquent because of the family’s influence. You may use newspaper articles in your...
by Brian Leakey | Nov 5, 2023 | Criminal justice
What is bail in the US criminal justice system and what is its purpose?What are the choices a judge/magistrate has when determining a defendant’s pre-trial status?Why was there a call for bail reform and what changes were enacted in states that reformed their...
by Belinder | Nov 5, 2023 | Criminal justice
Explain the various steps, associated constitutional rights, exceptions, etc. including the application of US Supreme Court decisions based on those constitutional fights and procedural steps. The research and explanation will be based on the following scenario....