“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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No heroes‚ no villains Shelby DiRoma Monroe Community College No heroes‚ no villains On June 28‚ 1972‚ James Richardson awaiting the subway train which would take him to work. He was stopped and ordered to “put up your hands‚ and get against the wall”. These directions were given by an off duty Transit Authority patrolman named John Skagen. Skagen’s actions seem unprovoked and unnecessary. After a short tussle the two men exchanged shots and Richardson fled the scene on foot. Two other officers
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Modern society hinges upon the concept of true equality throughout daily life. So why should the court system not be equal as well? With the re-institution of trial by combat the playing field that is the courts would once again be equal. No longer would those with greater finances win a court dispute every time simply because they can afford better lawyers. Now should people wish to proceed by normal means they can‚ trial by combat is an optional choice to settle the dispute in question. Also
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that situation all started because of the conversation she with Maureen. Mrs. Walls included that Maureen took it the wrong way. As the session continued‚ Jeanette reported that everyone had to attend court. Jeannette stated the judge declined the bail. Lori then reported that her father was the reason to why Maureen went off the edge. However‚ Mr. Wells reported that Maureen had faulty wiring in her brain. Switching between the stressors‚ Jeannette reported that she has not seen her parents since
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civilians left behind were African American‚ which they were discriminated amongst white police officers as well. This unfortunately happened in many cases‚ where innocent people were locked up for minor misdemeanors and bails were set at outrageous prices. A misdemeanor whose bail would be $500 under federal law was $10‚000 dollars under law forces in New Orleans. This received national attention in which many people blamed both the federal and state governments for not establishing a more organized
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functioning administration.In some cases‚police doesn’t take any action if such incident happens in its presence and remains silent which is very embarrassing for our police department.In most of the cases‚ the criminals are arrested but released on bail and no strict punishment is given to them . Though our government is making many laws but they are not strictly followed. So‚women are not safe in part of the country. Women laws and amendments which are made for the safety and empowerment‚ need
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Randy Morgan Intro: This paper will discuss and explain the pretrial process and also look into the following associated activities. Discuss pretrial detention and the concept of bail- Explore the right to a preliminary examination and the role of the grand jury Analyze the prosecutor¿s duty to disclose exculpatory information Discuss prosecutorial misconduct. Explore the right to a preliminary examination and the role of the grand jury A preliminary hearing may not be held in
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a day to watch stocks rise in price for many consecutive days in a row. The European economy has been one of the worst in recent months. One aspect that greatly contributed to these struggles was the bankruptcy of Greece. The European union had to bail out Greece in order to avoid total economic collapse in the once great country‚ and ultimately affect the rest of the European Economy in a very negative way. This bailout was not looked at favorably by investors and the overall European stock market
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were in the lower class/ poverty level which made these people more targetable. Additionally‚ it did display some cruel and unusual punishment since the majority of the inmates was diagnose with mental issues. However‚ I did not hear about expensive bail for a person to be released. When it comes to the 13th amendment it kind of in the mist of the prison since they just throw the people in their who they feel are a threat and not the ones who are a danger to the society and the people around
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just let us go! Policeman: No‚ you two will have to come down to the station with me. (arrests them) Scene IV *in a jail cell* Mom: (calling the dad) Come pick us up‚ we got arrested Student: (impatient) Where is he‚ I’m so late! *Dad comes and bails them out*
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