Explain the role of discretion in the criminal justice system. As a society we believe that offenders should be held accountable for their actions but also treated fairly in the criminal investigation‚ trial process and sentencing. As a result of this‚ the power of discretion‚ that is the ability to choose from a range of options‚ is granted to some authorities ensure some flexibility for decision making within the system‚ enabling a more holistic outcome for all parties involved. The issues
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Running Head: POLICE CORRUP 1 2 Introduction Police corruption is one of the oldest and a persistent problem in police agencies. What is corruption? Corruption can be defined as the misuse of public power for private or personal profit (Newburn‚ 1999). This is a problem that has and will continue to affect us all whether you
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It is a fact that prosecutorial discretion under American law‚ government refers to prosecuting attorneys having almost complete possession of controlling influence (Fairfax Jr.‚ R. A. (2011). However‚ prosecutors with allowable proof beyond a reasonable doubt might refuse to seek a conviction. Nevertheless‚ declinations are sometimes established in legitimate law enforcement principles‚ for example‚ the absence of ample social control resources. A prosecutor‚ however‚ might decrease a commendable
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limit bureaucratic discretion. The doctrine that specific rights expressed in the Bill of Rights is included in the concept of due process under the Fourteenth Amendment and is therefore applicable to the states. Due process in administrative actions is speaking in regards to administrative discretion and administrative law. Bureaucratic discretion factors heavily into the administrative process‚ as public administrators try to put into effect what Congress makes (politically) through broad and sometimes
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I read about the exercise of discretion and it caught my attention because it is a quality that one as a teacher uses in the classroom every day. As there is so much one to one interactivity with the students‚ a teacher must be discreet about what one hears and use judgement about how they are to teach the students. Discretion is also used in deciding what materials and teaching direction will be taught‚ given the wide variety of resources there are and all the different regulations from either districts
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POLICE: HISTORY Throughout the history of civilization‚ societies have sought protection for their members and possessions. In early civilizations‚ members of one ’s family provided this protection. Richard Lundman has suggested that the development of formal policing resulted from a process of three developmental stages. The first stage involves informal policing‚ where all members of a society share equally in the responsibility for providing protection and keeping order. The second stage‚ transitional
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was stated “The police at all times should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and that the public are the police (Schmalleger‚ 2017).” I believe that if officers upheld this standard it would make their job just a little bit easier. Many people feel that police culture has lost its way‚ officers seem to be in the news more now than compared to before for things that are tarnishing their reputation.
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Police Agencies There are many different types of policing in the United States‚ most agencies operates through the government and the state itself these agencies consist of state and local agencies such as local PD‚ sheriff’s departments‚ highway patrol‚ and state troopers. The main purposes of these agencies are too investigate of suspected criminal activity‚ referral of the results of investigations to the courts‚ and the temporary detention of "suspected" criminals pending judicial action. Law
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missing at 5:52 am December 26th 1996. Patsy then found a two and a half page ransom note on the kitchen staircase. After she found the ransom note she hysterically called 911. The local police then conducted a search of their home noticing there was no noticeable signs of break in or forced entry. Boulder police detective Linda Ardnt first conducted a search in the basement after searching the bathroom and “train room” they then opened the wine cellar and found six year olds JonBenets body covered
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exceptions to this requirement. For instance in crisis situation where the delay in getting a warrant would make the search useless‚ it is allowed. This is referred to as a “time is of the essence” clause. A valid arrest automatically permits the police to search the surroundings of the subject per se and the subject to disarm him/her and to prevent evidence from being destroyed or tainted. The same rule applies to cars and other vehicles because they may transport or contain contraband. The purpose
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