1. | Question : | The litigant who brings charges against an individual‚ corporation‚ or government in a civil or criminal court case is called the | | | Student Answer: | | plaintiff. | | | | defendant. | | | | counsel. | | | | prosecutor. | | | | attorney. | | Instructor Explanation: | L.O. 16-1: Identify the basic elements of the American judicial system and the major participants in it‚ pp. 468-470. | | | | Points Received: | 1 of 1 | |
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African Americans suffer from economic‚ psychological‚ political and social exploitation at the hands of powerful Whites in this country. As a result of this exploitation‚ Black people usually are put into situations where the commission of a criminal act is often seen as the most effective resolution to their problems. Most Caucasians‚ however‚ will probably never understand the predicament in which most Black find themselves. Stolen from our homeland and then forced to work under the most miserable
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In recent studies states with high statistics in unemployment‚ substantial discretion by the prosecutor‚ and a high rate of African American incarceration are “the states most likely to pass blended sentencing provisions.” (Shaffer‚ 2016) This type of sentencing allows juvenile courts to impose adult criminal sanctions when certain
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investigator must be sensitive to the constitutional and civil rights of all: rich or poor‚ witness or suspect.” (Osterburg & Ward‚ 2010‚ p. 9)The investigator must have a “sensitivity to people’s feelings (especially important for rape cases); act with discretion and tact; respects a confidence.” (Osterburg & Ward‚ 2010‚ p. 11) The investigator must be knowledgeable in current laws to ensure all evidence is obtained in a lawful
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Racial Disparity in Sentencing Lori Raynor University of Phoenix Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice CJA/423 Ron McGee September 06‚ 2010 Abstract In this paper I will illustrate racial disparity in sentencing in the criminal justice system. The causes of racial disparity and the reasons it is on the rise‚ the research statistics‚ and the proposed solutions are discussed. Racial Disparity in Sentencing The intersection of racial dynamics with the criminal justice system
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location and venue‚ structure of court system and courts placement in the judicial hierarchy. 8. Federalism- two governments have jurisdiction over its inhabitants 9. Venue- the place where people report for criminal proceedings. 10. Prosecutorial Discretion- is whether to bring charge‚ whether to investigate‚ whether to grant immunity and whether to plea bargain. 11. Trial court- original jurisdiction 12. Bench trial- trail by judge 13. Jury trial- responsible for making factual
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“Juvenile Crime‚ Adult Time” Anthelia Morales 03/18/13 AJ-10 Cindy Bevaven Should juveniles be tried as adults? Much controversy exists on the question of whether a juvenile criminal should be punished to the same extent as an adult. The growing trend in the United States to “get tough” on juveniles‚ who commit crimes‚ has resulted in a surging number of minors being tried as adults‚ and they are being sent to adult prisons. Many believe if you commit an adult crime‚ you should do adult
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In the case of Doe vs Bolton‚ 5 judges had a say in the case. Mr. Justice Blackmun delivered the opinion of the case. Blackmun states that in section 21202(a) of the American Law Institute’s Model Penal Code that “an abortion is necessary because:a continuation of the pregnancy would endanger the life of the pregnant woman or would seriously and permanently injure her health; or the fetus would very likely be born with a grave‚ permanent‚ and irremediable mental or physical defect; or the pregnancy
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Criminal Justice Authority Evaluation Lori Bell CJA/550 October 31‚ 2011 Brenda Ward Civilian oversight of law enforcement is a vital element of the democratic society. Effective civilian oversight of police is crucial to guarantee that the police use its power of authority in a way that exhibits respect for the law and individual rights and freedoms. The committee’s responsibility is to maintain a balance between police independence and to complete investigations and maintain order without
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What Is It? The criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws. There is no single criminal justice system in the United States but rather many similar‚ individual systems. How the criminal justice system works in each area depends on the jurisdiction that is in charge: city‚ county‚ state‚ federal or tribal government or military installation. Different jurisdictions have different laws‚ agencies
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