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    different criminal justice systems. Identify which of emphasizes and explain why the author believes that approach is most desirable for this book. 21009395 In Phillip L. Reichel’s book Criminal Justice systems 6th edition Phillip Reichel uses the historical‚ political and descriptive approaches to compare criminal justice systems‚ although

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    Introduction The criminal law is body of rules (laws) and statutes that define the conducts that are prohibited by the government of that county or province because it threatens and harms the public’s safety and welfare‚ the law outlines punishments that can be executed as commission for acts that defy the law (The free dictionary‚ 2017). The criminal law is in place not only to punish and control the offender but to also offer them a considerable measure of protection through the judicial system of punishment

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    Criminal Justice System Ariel Parrett CJA/204 7/7/14 Lisa Corprew Criminal Justice System The criminal justice system is a complex structure that has grown throughout time. However‚ what exactly is crime? Are there different reasoning behind why crimes are committed? What goals and process does the system follow to help lower these crimes? Many people have ideas and concepts as to what the system does. One of those concepts is‚ “the protection of the innocent‚ the fair treatment

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    The Australian criminal justice system responds differently to different types of crimes. One type of crime being white collar crime or corporate crime. First of all to define white collar/corporate crime In the study guide “introduction to criminal justice” white collar/corporate crime is described as: * Crime committed by organisations using corporate structures * Other forms of non-violent crime * Some Characteristics include: * Secrecy- complex cover-ups * Lack

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    The Canadian criminal justice system is often represented by the balanced scales of justice. These scales symbolize the need for the law to be viewed objectively in order to ensure a fair determination of innocence. The criminal justice system incorporates the values of the scales of justice in an effort to control crime and impose proper penalties on those who violate the law in society (Griffiths‚ 2011). However‚ despite justice being supposedly impartial‚ there is an overwhelming representation

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    poverty areas to the white collar vicinities. Today’s technology however‚ is assisting with the apprehension of criminals through the means of cameras‚ computers‚ fingerprinting and others. However‚ something that technology cannot help with is to identify the exact actions of individuals‚ nor can you duplicate what is seen by others. Eyewitnesses are so important when it comes to the criminal process. It’s vital for individuals to give accurate account of crimes witnessed. It is just as important for

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    Background Denmark The small‚ European country of Denmark lies just on the border of the North and Baltic Seas upon the peninsula of Germany‚ also flanked by Norway and Sweden. It is less than twice the size of Massachusetts at 43‚094 square kilometers. The weather is generally temperate‚ humid and overcast with windy winters and cool summers. Denmark’s natural resources include petroleum‚ natural gas‚ fish‚ salt‚ limestone‚ chalk‚ stone‚ gravel and sand. Denmark has a population of 5‚484

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    have of why criminals are in prisons: so that they will get better. But do they? In effort to make society appear to function properly‚ we have to close our eyes to many contradictions. Ironically‚ many are found within the justice systems. We have all witnessed lawyers so hungry for money and advancement that they will protect criminals from incarceration at the cost of the next innocent victim. Another area of justice to which our eyes are closed are the prisons where convicted criminals do their

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    Technology Affects Communications in Criminal Justice System CJA/304 August 15‚ 2013 Technology Affects Communications in Criminal Justice System Law enforcement agencies must stay tuned to the technological advances. Many police departments still do not have the adequate funding to implement computerization of certain departments‚ which would excel if modernized. The law enforcement departments that have evolved into modernization have a more efficient workforce. Police departments

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    Criminal Justice System Aubrey E Harbert CJA/204 August 25‚ 2014 Royce Decker Criminal Justice System Crime is a very fragile word that could be portrayed into many different understandings. The definition of a crime; According to "Dictionary.com" (2014)‚ " is an action or an instance of negligence that is deemed injurious to the public welfare or morals or to the interests of the state‚ and that is legally prohibited" (Noun 1.) Law means having a set of rules and regulations in which communities

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