Many cases that relate to the defence shows that the provocation was due to relationship issues and extramarital affairs. Violent men and women misuse and take advantage of this excuse, as today in society, it seems more effortless to blame another than to taken responsibility and admit that they were in the wrong. One case in particular, which is a clear example, is the Sebo case which involved a 28-year-old named Damien Sebo, who was found guilty of manslaughter of a 16-year-old girl, Taryn Hunt. The two had been a couple for over 20 months however, they had hashed-out many arguments in the past. The accused claimed that the 16-year-old girl had mocked him about his performance and threated that she would continue to see other guys which later provoked him to attack with a steering lock one night after heading home from a night club.…
A Chicago officer who shot and killed a 19 year old suspect is suing (via counterclaim) the decedent's estate for trauma. The officer claims that the suspect assaulted him with a baseball bat during the confrontation. It is claimed by the officer that he suffered deeply from the traumatic experience of having the baseball bat nearly miss his head when swung by the suspect. In fact, the officer alleges that the suspect tried to hit him twice, nearly missing on each occasion. Although what happened during the confrontation has been subject to different interpretations, one things is clear: the officer used deadly force to stop the suspect.…
“The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” This story is realistic because the people in the story used cars, lived in houses, used roads just like we do today. The people of the town were doing normal things like we do today such as; such as Steve Brand polishing a car, the ice cream man was selling ice cream to the kids, and another man waters his lawn. Two women are in the yard gossiping. All of these things happens in many neighbors around the world on a warm summer day.…
Courtroom 302 provides the reader with a real time view of criminal processing. Steve Bogira begins this work from the earliest moment that a person is entered into the criminal justice system, the arrest. Bogira then takes the reader on a step by step reading tour of criminal processing, following alleged offenders as they progress through the system. Bogira introduces the reader to every character that he follows, sharing with them a background of the character, perhaps in an attempt to garner understanding of the character to the offender.…
For many, religious buildings are viewed as a sanctuary: a place to seek refuge from this wild and confusing world, to be at peace with your soul, to find and develop a connection with a higher being, and to be in a state of mindfulness to absorb religious teachings in an attempt to understand life. Religious buildings are a safe place for people to worship alongside others, or they can be a safe place for people to pray and focus on their individual relationships with a higher being. Last year, someone violated and desecrated one of these sacred places, leaving an entire community and country scarred and mourning: Dylann Roof. Last year, nine African American parishioners were shot and killed by Roof during a Bible study at a church in Charleston,…
The Case of Zack and Amber The case of Zack and Amber is a prime example of how the decisions of others can have far reaching effects. This case has several individuals involved. Zack is a police officer who fatally wounded his wife Amber after he discovered what appeared to be an act of adultery with Dallas.…
Imagine your life was held in some else's hands. Them having the ability to throw it away in a cell, or let it be free and grow. You sitting across the room, knowing you did nothing wrong. How confident would you be they would make the right choice. Seventy percent of them would make the wrong choice.…
Gansberg’s article portrays that the witnesses were too scared or lazy to bother calling the police. The authors assertion that all of the witnesses were too afraid or lazy to call the cops is based upon fallacies and appeals that appear to…
The death penalty has been a topic of contention since it was introduced among humankind. The two sides of this issue are either for or against it. There are many solid points between the two disagreeing parties that need to be explored to make an informed decision on which side you would choose to support. Two essays I will draw from in this writing are written by Edward Koch, who is for, and David Bruck, who is against it. Both parties have made excellent points in their writings and will be great avenues to explore while making your decision.…
Peter William Sutcliffe otherwise known as ‘The Yorkshire Ripper ' was arrested on January 1st, 1981 after a murderous spree which spanned five years and claimed the lives of 13 women and attempting to murder a further seven (see appendix for details of victims). The case engulfed the nation as one of the most brutal in modern history since that of ‘Jack the Ripper ' in the 1800 's hence why the media adopted the term ‘Yorkshire ripper ' when addressing the case. Although known for the heinous crimes and number of them the case is also infamous for the failings of the West Yorkshire Police force in its hunt of Sutcliffe. The tension throughout West Yorkshire left neighbour suspecting neighbour and women afraid to be out at night alone. Despite the efforts of the police force, it was a standard patrol with an experienced officer who was training another that caught Sutcliffe and brought an end to his spree.…
All around the world the family of the victim is the first supporter, though its opposite in Alaska. More people now are talking in public than before, however, silence is still remaining in some other parts of…
On Friday 17, 2105 I went to the Coconino Court house at 200 N San Francisco Street 10am to watch a court hear in Honorable Joshua Steinlage court room. I stayed for an hour listening to Honorable Joshua Steinlage rule on five different civil cases in dealing with sentencing. One of the main things I was struggling with was hearing what the judge had to say or what the defend was saying to the judge. Even with the one number I managed to write down, there was no court case on record in the Coononico case look up. Without the case number, I can look up what was said…
Throughout the texts, there were mentions of black people who were murdered for unfair reasons and in unjust circumstances. When these people were killed, efforts were taken to ensure that it appeared as though these murders had happened for just reasons. Whether it be by the media, or by individuals, people continuously try to justify the killing of black people, usually by police or hate crime. Tamir Rice, who was only 12 years old when he was shot and killed by police, was criminalized. He was in a public park with a fake gun, and the police automatically assumed him to be a threat.…
Mass shootings are just one of those things you don't remember hearing about much as a kid, but now seems inescapable, like people talking about Alexander Hamilton. In the past few years, mass shootings have become so common (over 300 in 2015) and so uniform in their execution, many folks simply stop wondering why they happen in the first place. But, one of the most common underlying causes that often gets overlooked is misogyny. A deeply ingrained hatred and fear of women has set off some of the most well known, crazed gunmen.…
Their sole piece of evidence was the identification given by the victim’s husband and a coerced confession that police wrote out themselves and beat Brenton into signing. With the research provided it is evident that eyewitness testimonies can be affected by many factors and it is not sufficient enough evidence to stand on its own. The police asked the victim to identify Brenton 2 hours after his wife had been shot which is hardly enough time for his shock of the situation to die down. Also, when they presented him Mr. Butler, they did not do so in the form of a lineup they presented him by himself in the area that the crime happened. The setting he was presented in, the time he was allowed to view Mr. Butler, the distance he viewed him and the traumatic state he was in, all led to his wrongful identification of Brenton Butler.…