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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State v. Evans‚ 671 N.W. 2d 720 (Iowa‚ 2003) In the late 1990’s Rebecca Arnold was attending Scott County Community College for nursing. While attending college Arnold encountered Hubert Evans‚ a published photographer with a foot fetish. It was during this random interaction that Evans asked Arnold to photograph her feet‚ Arnold declined. Evans had even told Arnold that he helped other women‚ whose pictures he had taken become “big models”. At some point in 1998‚ Evans obtained Arnold’s telephone
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The argument of sentencing juveniles for heinous crimes has been an issue for many years. Some believe that the sentencing of juveniles sufficient in trying to rehabilitate them and some feel sentencing is insufficient. Some crimes‚ like murder‚ are so heinous that no matter what the person’s age is that they deserve to lose their freedom. It is believed that juveniles are not ready to take the blame for their actions like an adult would because they are not mentally able to handle the judicial
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The effects of punishment and sentencing The four fundamental philosophies surrounding the purpose of sentencing are; retribution‚ this philosophy is the belief that those who commit criminal acts should be punished according to the seriousness of the crime and that no other circumstances are considered‚ deterrence‚ this strategy is the thought that if the punishment given is severe enough that it will stop the potential criminal from committing the crime or to be a repeat offender. Incapacitate
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A sentencing model simply consists of the method by which punishment is awarded (Schmalleger & Smykla‚ n.d.). A century ago‚ judges had significantly more influence in imposing sentences‚ which typically included fines‚ probation‚ and set times of incarceration known as “flat time” sentences (Schmalleger & Smykla‚ n.d.). After the 19th century‚ America made changes to it’s sentencing model and implemented “indeterminate sentences” (Schmalleger & Smykla‚ n.d.). Based on state statute‚ judges
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known as sentencing and punishment. It is always difficult to find the balance between the offender‚ victim and society so that equality and natural justice can be achieved. Three areas where this can be seen are in the purpose of punishment‚ factors affecting a sentencing decision and types of penalties. Protection of society and the rights of the individual will be clearly seen and discussed in the essay The purpose of punishment is paramount for the protection of society. Sentencing is traditionally
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Punishment in the United States Corrections System Francisco Martinez CJA/234 November 7‚ 2014 Yolonda Johnson Punishment in the United States Corrections System Punishment in the United States is always evolving‚ always changing to meet the different demands of our society. A unique aspect of our society is that we‚ as members of society‚ deem what is socially acceptable and what the punishment should be for those who violate our rules. In this paper‚ we will be discussing the different objectives
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Indeterminate &Structured Sentencing To me Indeterminate Sentencing is a very degraded and/or very disturbed type of sentencing. In this sentencing a legislature is the one who has say as to what the terms will be for the crime that has been committed and a judge gets the decision as to what the sentence will be for the offender. As I look at this information I feel that the judge should have a say in what the sentence will be‚ but not have all the power as to what it will be. A Parole Board gets
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Chapter 1: Chapter 2: Chapter 3: Conclusion Bibliography Table of Cases England: 1. Christie v. Leachinsky [1947] 1 All ER 567. India: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Ajit Kumar v. State of Assam 1976 CriLJ 1303. Ashok v. State 1987 CriLJ 1750. Bir Bhadra Pratap v. D. M. Azamgarh AIR 1959 All 384. Citizens for Democracy v. State of Assam (1995) 3 SCC 743. D. K. Basu v. State of West Bengal AIR 1997 SC 610. D. P. Ghosh v. State of West Bengal (1972) 2 SCC 656. 1/16 legalsutra.org/1047/the-rights-of -the-accused-a-study
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is convicted of a crime by a guilty plea‚ plea bargain‚ or jury verdict the sentencing takes place. A sentence is a decree of punishment. This punishment can be fines‚ incarceration in jain for short term and in prison for longer term‚ probation‚ payment of restitution to crime victim‚ community service or drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Not only will the severity of the crime determine the punishment but the sentencing judge usually will consider the defendants criminal history or lack thereof;
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