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Problem Solving and Action
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Problem Solving and Action
This paper going to be coving the materials we went over in the You make the Call: Discretion in Criminal Justice Courtroom Workgroup simulation. You are the new assistance prosecutor for the DA Office. You are faced with problem solving and what action are taking to the choices you make in your new position as the assistance prosecutor. In this paper it will describe the problem you faced in the simulation. Also this paper will explain the approaches used for resolving the problem. Last it will discuss how critical or creative thinking skills were used or not used in the simulation.
The first case that was handed down in the simulation was a guy named Mr. Baxter that was arrested for DUI, Reckless Driving, Failure to provide Proof of Insurance, Text Messaging while Driving, and Not Wearing a Seatbelt while Driving. DUI is Driving Under the Influence. Mr. Baxter took some medication that was prescribed to him by his Doctor. Mr. Baxter failed to read the prescription bottle that said you are not supposed to operator machinery while taking the prescription medicine. Mr. Baxter …show more content…
You want to look at Mr. Baxter past. You want to see if he has any past criminal charges. Also look at his driving record. For Mr. Baxter he had a clean background. He had never been arrested or had anything in driving record. That was a big factor on deciding to not take this to trail and take one of the plea bargain. Taking Mr. Baxter to trail could be very costly on everyone. Taking the one of the plea bargain you can go ahead and get this over with for Mr. Baxter. Mr. Baxter did not take the pills and drive his vehicle knowing he would be impaired. He just did not read the bottle the pills came in. Also Mr. Baxter did not hurt anyone while driving his vehicle while under the