bargaining” as “an informal practice where the accused uses his or her right both to plead guilty in order to bargain for a benefit that is usually related to a charge or the sentence”. A plea bargain is the most common method used in the disposition of criminal cases and makes up 95% of cases in Canada (Barbara‚ Morrison‚ and Cunningham‚ 1976) and usually consists of an agreement with the Crown prosecutor to make an alliance to get the judge to make a sentence. In most cases plea bargaining is considered
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Introduction 2. Administration Of Justice 3. Need for administration of justice 4. Legal justice and natural justice 5. Distinction between civil justice and criminal justice 6. Theories of punishment 7. Kinds of punishment 8. Justice in India 9. Conclusion ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE Introduction Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics‚ rationality‚ law‚ natural law‚ religion‚ equity and fairness. Understandings of justice differ in every culture‚ as cultures
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October 10‚ 2013 Criminal Justice In this document‚ I will describe and provide information about my intended career‚ Criminal Justice. I will research the coursework required to achieve a degree on this career.I will investigate all the necessary information needed to begin the Criminal Justice career andsuccessfully achieve a degree. Criminal justice is one of the most important majors one can study due to the necessity to keep the streets safe and clean. From street cops‚ to state troopers
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in Criminal Justice Organizations AJS/512 March 10‚ 2014 Monty Spencer Leadership in Criminal Justice Organizations The criminal justice organization is composed of law enforcement‚ courts‚ and corrections. Law enforcement‚ courts‚ and correction each have a significant role within law enforcement. It takes a great leader to manage and deal with all of the issues within the criminal justice organization. This paper will describe the challenges currently faced by leaders of criminal justice
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Faculty of Health‚ Education and Society BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Studies Assessment for: SCW 3011 Working in the Criminal Justice System Student Number: 10160931 Title of Essay: What are the strengths and weaknesses of a rehabilitative approach towards offenders? Number of Words:3860 What are the Strengths and weaknesses of a rehabilitative approach towards offenders? In recent years the number of people in prison has risen considerably and looks set to continue creeping upwards
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Criminal Justice Authority Evaluation Lori Bell CJA/550 October 31‚ 2011 Brenda Ward Civilian oversight of law enforcement is a vital element of the democratic society. Effective civilian oversight of police is crucial to guarantee that the police use its power of authority in a way that exhibits respect for the law and individual rights and freedoms. The committee’s responsibility is to maintain a balance between police independence and to complete investigations and maintain order without
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why a criminal justice system is needed or indeed what it contributes to the functioning of a society. In the discussion that will follow‚ it will be argued that there are essentially four reasons why we do need to have a criminal justice system. First‚ it upholds the freedoms of individuals and maintenance of public order. Second‚ a criminal justice system instils fear in people and thus deterring illegal activities. Third‚ a good justice system provides rehabilitation and reform to criminals. Fourth
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Sciacca‚ K. 1997. Removing barriers: dual diagnosis and motivational interviewing. Professional Counselor 12(1): 41-6. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications‚ publisher of Counselor (formerly Professional Counselor)‚ www.counselormagazine.com. All rights reserved. "Removing Barriers: Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Motivational Interviewing" In the past‚ traditional treatment methods for drug addiction and alcoholism have been characteristically intense and confrontational. They are
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CHAPTER 9: DEVIANCE MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. What does the chapter-opening story about the conviction and imprisonment of Martha Stewart suggest about punishment in the United States? a. The more you steal‚ the bigger the penalty. b. Wealthy and powerful corporate executives are part of the population we think of as "criminal." c. The U.S. criminal justice system has an anti-corporation bias. d. Corporate executives are never subject to arrest and prosecution
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Death penalty in Saudi Arabia The criminal justice system of Saudi Arabia is based on the Sharia law of Islam. The death penalty can be imposed for a wide range of offences including murder‚ rape‚ false prophecy‚ armed robbery‚ repeated drug use‚ apostasy‚ adultery‚ witchcraft and sorcery and can be carried out by beheading with a sword‚ or more rarely by firing squad‚ and sometimes by stoning. In the case of adultery‚ if an unmarried man or woman commit adultery the punishment should be 100 lashes
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