Ethical Dilemma Regarding Your Response To The DA Office

The ethical dilemma in this scenario stems from the Prosecutor in the DA Office's attempt to manipulate the court and jury using deceptive tactics. Specifically, he presented a bloody shirt to the jury, suggesting that the defendant was guilty if it contained the victim's blood. However, crucial information was omitted: the blood on the shirt was not human, and the shirt was not worn on the day of the incident. Furthermore, the prosecutor's failure to apologize for causing another prosecutor to be late for court compounds the ethical concerns. Regarding your response to this dilemma, you have two courses of action: You may report the prosecutor's misconduct and inform the court about the misleading information presented. This action demonstrates
However, crucial information about the blood not being human and the shirt not being worn on the incident day is withheld, raising ethical concerns. From a utilitarian perspective, your response to this dilemma would depend on maximizing overall utility or the greatest good for the greatest number of people. If reporting to the prosecutor and informing the court about the misleading tactics leads to a fairer trial and upholds the integrity of the legal system, it aligns with the utilitarian principle of promoting the greatest good for all involved. Or, if intervening could potentially disrupt the legal process or create more harm than good, allowing the court and jury to reach a verdict based on the available information may be a more utilitarian approach, prioritizing the overall stability and functioning of the legal system. This can relate to the previous readings if we look at the room at the end of the hall. If the officer had opted to allow the Dean to address the situation, it appears to have yielded the most favorable
By prioritizing the school's image and mitigating potential damage, this course of action serves the greater good by safeguarding the institution's interests without further harm to the girl involved. If we look at the Transmission of Justice, a utilitarian approach would assess whether his actions ultimately lead to the greatest good for the greatest number of individuals involved. Initially, Officer Jenkins assisted Tony by helping him avoid serious consequences for his involvement in the car stereo theft ring. Utilitarianism would analyze this action by considering the consequences: Did it result in greater overall happiness or utility? By helping Tony, Officer Jenkins may have prevented harm to Tony himself, his family, and potentially other victims of car theft. Therefore, from a utilitarian perspective, Officer Jenkins' intervention could be seen as justified if it led to a net increase in happiness or well-being. In Kant's deontological ethics, actions are assessed based on their alignment with moral principles and duties rather than focusing solely on their