Film Summary: Defining And Measuring Crime
Michele Korakas
JUS 104
Professor Roeder
Defining and Measuring Crime
Defining and measuring crime depends on the circumstances of the crime committed. A perfect example of all laws being broken is the film ‘A Time to Kill’; it’s a racial crime, politically motivated by statute, motivated due to publicity with elections being around the corner. Some key players are in it for the attention losing themselves in the fact that they think they are of higher power, not true justice. Carl Lee Haley, a black man, the father of a ten year old Daughter, took the law in his own hands, because statistically those two men would have gotten away with raping, beating and leaving to die; Tonya. In Mississippi back then, the state was mainly white in some areas, and for Carl to get a fair trial was slim to none. The white men could rape, attempt to kill a ten year old girl, but shooting them puts the shooter in the gas chamber. When Carl was arrested and met with Jake his lawyer in the jail cell, Carl had more remorse for the two men …show more content…
If you are a church going person, you will live in a neighborhood that shares your beliefs, if you’re a hard worker, you will find a neighborhood that understands the same values that you have and shares the same belongings. Believe it or not, neighborhoods can define the person you are, that is why it can take a while to find that dream house you’re looking for. If you can’t afford anything half way decent, you might find trouble, but anymore none of that holds weight, trouble is everywhere. If you have nice things, someone out there will want it and take it. Some people just don’t know how to go about it the right way and earn for themselves, or just don’t want to, it’s easier to just take it right? However; I do believe circumstances can change anyone, no matter who you are or where you
JUS 104
Professor Roeder
Defining and Measuring Crime
Defining and measuring crime depends on the circumstances of the crime committed. A perfect example of all laws being broken is the film ‘A Time to Kill’; it’s a racial crime, politically motivated by statute, motivated due to publicity with elections being around the corner. Some key players are in it for the attention losing themselves in the fact that they think they are of higher power, not true justice. Carl Lee Haley, a black man, the father of a ten year old Daughter, took the law in his own hands, because statistically those two men would have gotten away with raping, beating and leaving to die; Tonya. In Mississippi back then, the state was mainly white in some areas, and for Carl to get a fair trial was slim to none. The white men could rape, attempt to kill a ten year old girl, but shooting them puts the shooter in the gas chamber. When Carl was arrested and met with Jake his lawyer in the jail cell, Carl had more remorse for the two men …show more content…
If you are a church going person, you will live in a neighborhood that shares your beliefs, if you’re a hard worker, you will find a neighborhood that understands the same values that you have and shares the same belongings. Believe it or not, neighborhoods can define the person you are, that is why it can take a while to find that dream house you’re looking for. If you can’t afford anything half way decent, you might find trouble, but anymore none of that holds weight, trouble is everywhere. If you have nice things, someone out there will want it and take it. Some people just don’t know how to go about it the right way and earn for themselves, or just don’t want to, it’s easier to just take it right? However; I do believe circumstances can change anyone, no matter who you are or where you