Criminal Jus

Current Issues in Criminal Justice

Reymira Alburquerque
CRJ200-B04
Professor: V Granvelli
November 25, 2012
Midterm

ASA COLLEGE

Throughout all my research I had been studying a lot of topic such as, illegal firearms, the rise in crime, gun control, homicides, etc. But in specific on this paper I’ll be discussing the best way to combat or prevent the rise in crime and the use of illegal firearms. Even though, the flood of illegal handguns on the city 's streets is taking a disturbing toll, the number of murders and shootings has risen significantly this year. As statistic show that190 people have been killed this year, compared with 172 during the same period last year.
The best way to combat the rise on crime is by starting with ourselves this means being examples for other, letting young children to look at us as a role model in society and creating more safety in our neighborhood as there kid that may learn from us. In contrast, creating techniques to know your neighbors and communicate with them on a regular basis. Become acquainted with your new neighbors if you just moved into a new neighborhood. Introduce yourself and familiarize yourself with each other 's family members, cars and work and vacation schedules so you can become more aware of any suspicious behavior. Set up a neighborhood watch program in collaboration with your local police department. Make sure your streets and homes are well lit to deter any potential criminals. Pay attention to any suspicious behavior in the neighborhood or any yelling or screaming, and don 't be afraid to report it to other neighbors or to your local law enforcement officers. As a matter of fact, some neighbors tends to keep any suspicious activity to themselves and not being aware of the consequences of theirs silence, also Keep your house, garage and vehicles secure at all times. Make sure that your doors and windows are locked when you are away. Have a neighbor gather your mail and newspapers if you are away for an extended period. These are some ways that we all can combat the rise in crime by helping each other we all makes a better community.
By reading and discussing the homicides that have been occurring and get the illegal guns off the street the United States Supreme Court decided on June 28, 2010, that the Second Amendment 's right to bear arms is an individual right, the debate rages on how best to reduce gun violence. Advocates of more stringent gun control maintain that banning more of the weapons and making it harder for individuals to obtain guns are the keys to reducing violence. I personally believe that for a person to obtain a gun that should be a process to get it because we never know what is the reason for that particular person want to buy a gun, nonetheless may also protect us but in most case can harm other even though its wasn’t instinctually, so what I really stated is that there should be a strict reason for a person to obtain a gun in the street. Even though, many states impose a mandatory waiting period of several days between the times someone purchases a handgun and when he can actually take possession of it. Advocates of such laws say this allows a time period if someone wants to buy a gun out of anger, for example. They also point to credible studies that show an increased incidence of suicide among people shortly after purchase of a handgun. These critics argue that the waiting period most imperils women and others who are being stalked by another or have been a victim of any crime. As a matter of fact, I believe there should be a reform to gun control because many people takes it as a joke and it shouldn’t be like that a gun a weapon that can cause a human death in a minute, so without any doubts as a member of our community we should definitely have a reform about gun control and these shall go as example for our children in the future because all human being should think twice before committing a crime with a gun. Gun should be used by a professional expert to protect us from any bad circumstance. For example, when I was 11 years old I saw one of my mother’s friend who kill herself by mistake, because of the same she didn’t have the knowledge to manage a gun, she though the gun didn’t have any bullets and she grab it and point it to her forehead she shot herself not instinctually, but that causes her death.
If a relative of mine was killed by an illegal gun, god forbid as an innocent party my reaction would explode because I’m the type of person I can take unfair stuff , an innocent person that was not even knowledgeable about gun or any crimes and is killed those are the simple thing that can get me furious with those who thinks they got power because they got a gun , not knowing that they just causing angriness to others, and off course I would hope that someone who saw the crime comes forward and betray those who commit the homicides of an innocent person. Also, I believe those who want to carry a gun just in case are not a compatible person to live around because many of them would use it for any little thing just to revenge from others. If I was a related of someone who was innocent and was killed I would love to give death penalty to the person in charge of the handgun who actually kill the innocent person, nothing pays off a death of a family member nothing. But these are the reason we have justice for all so we won’t dirty or heart and hand with a nonsenses human being, justice will give they what they deserve. Finally, these are some tips to those who pretend to have a gun and not do things wrong with it, hold you to a higher standard while carrying. Regardless of your state 's specific laws, carrying a firearm on your person places you at greater legal risk than when you are not carrying. Your state of mind should be that using, or even drawing your weapon, is a last resort. You must be in charge of your emotions, and never allow a heated exchange to cause you to draw your weapon. Consciously avoid areas and situations which you perceive to be dangerous, just as you would when you are not carrying. Keep in mind that even if you are defending your life, if an innocent bystander is hurt or killed by your stray shot, you may be liable. Also use extreme discretion in using your weapon to protect others, especially those whom you do not know personally. A conflict between two strangers can easily appear to be more serious than it is. Remember that you are under no obligation to defend others just because you are carrying a gun.

NO CRIME NO ILLEGAL GUN LETS ALL LIVE IN A WORLD OF PEACE.

References

1. Guns can kill. (2009). State Legislatures, 35(2), 11. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA192899419&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w 2. VIEWS ABOUT GUNS. (1999).The American Enterprise, 10(4), 93. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA55030964&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w 3. Fox, M. (2012). Between past and present. NACLA Report on the Americas, 45(1), 3. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA287751053&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w

References: 1. Guns can kill. (2009). State Legislatures, 35(2), 11. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA192899419&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w 2. VIEWS ABOUT GUNS. (1999).The American Enterprise, 10(4), 93. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA55030964&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w 3. Fox, M. (2012). Between past and present. NACLA Report on the Americas, 45(1), 3. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA287751053&v=2.1&u=nysl_me_asai&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w