Use of forensics and biotechnology in Criminal Justice Abstract “Proof” is defined as an act or process of showing that something is true (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary). In criminal justice‚ proof is seemingly the most important factor in crime solving. As the old saying goes “it’s not what you know‚ it’s what you can prove.” The method of gathering and examining information is known as forensic science; a prominent resource in the law enforcement field. Whether on television or in
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system‚ the poor suffer. There is a double standard in who the criminal justice system chooses to punish. For example‚ a man who commits fraud‚ insider trading‚ etc.‚ is charged with 109 felonies and only receives a maximum of 10 years in prison but only serves six. In comparison‚ a man who commits theft by stealing videocassettes from Walmart receives 50 years. Situations like these‚ raise the question as to who the criminal justice system truly benefits and who it does not. It is evident through
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“The fate of millions of people—indeed the future of the black community itself—may depend on the willingness of those who care about racial justice to re-examine their basic assumptions about the role of the criminal justice system in our society.” This quote from Michelle Alexander gives realization that our justice system is not perfect. While sentencing people to death may seem like the best option when in morn‚ we neglect the fact that innocents is still at hand. This goes in regards to the
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probable cause? How does probable cause affect the actions of police? How well do police officers meet the criteria of probable cause before taking action with regard to a criminal activity? Probable cause is a standard that all law enforcement officers abide by when searching for evidence on a person or their property to get a warrant and make an arrest. Probable cause affects the actions of police because if they do not follow these guidelines they can be reprimanded and the person they are trying
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Katie Roxxx Criminal Justice Mr. Ward 1/25/13 Is the American criminal justice system fair to all citizens? If asked this question‚ many people would go both ways. Some people would say it’s fair‚ while others would accuse it of being unfair. There are many reasons to why it would be fair but there are also many reasons to why it would be unfair. Many people would say that the American criminal justice system is fair is for many reasons. One reason is that every single person has certain
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CJA CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM PROCEDURES MODULE 1 case Jessica M. Tabor TUI University CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM PROCEDURES I believe that the president has established a policy that backs what the United States is trying and overall is the backbone of this country which is freedom and a certain respect for all of its citizens of certain rights. With that being said‚ its thought that by setting this standard to treat rules of the UCMJ violators differently but with the same respect
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What is the role of a criminal justice professional? There are numerous amounts of roles that a criminal justice practitioner plays. Depending on which section of the criminal justice system you are certified in‚ your studies ensures your specialty in your career field. In this particular essay‚ we will focus on the key social issues contributing to the service of the criminal justice practitioners‚ the role of the criminal justice professionals serving needs‚ and how the key social issues impact
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The criminal justice is separated into three branches which all supports each other. What is each branch responsible for? The law enforcement branch is responsible for enforcing the law‚ investigating crimes that were committed‚ making arrest and providing safety. The courts responsibility is to uphold the law‚ settle disputes and make sure each party is giving a fair chance to provide evidence‚ facts to support their case. The corrections branch enforces punishment whether its jail‚ prison‚ probation
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are competitive and the field is expected to expand. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook‚ the average wage for a Forensic Scientist is about $55‚040 a year. In addition‚ it states that forensic science jobs are expected to increase by 20% which is faster than average and there will be growth in demand by state and local governments for forensic scientists. It is recommended having a bachelor’s degree and specialized training after you receive the bachelors to become a forensic scientist.
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women in the criminal justice system . Sexism still exists in the United States. Sexism against women is shown in the media and indicates that sexism still pervades in our society. Another key issue is the overrepresentation and disparities among minorities in the criminal justice system. After the act of September 11‚ racial profiling and other acts of racial hate crimes suggests that racism occurs. Another key issue that indicates that racial disparities occur in the criminal justice system is the
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