Every day people make the conscious decision whether to act and/or conduct themselves in an ethical manner. Ethics has been characterized as being what not only defines but describes and tends to evaluate a person’s honesty (Williams & Arrigo, 2012). However, what is right or wrong may not always be so simple. The criminal justice system is a prime example of when personal ethics are called into question. Many public service jobs in criminal justice hold its employees to a higher level of morality. In particular, police officers, prosecutors, and judges are expected to behave ethically.
Ethical behavior is important to the criminal justice system, simply because it impacts the people involved; more specifically, the defendant, prosecutor,
Ethical behavior is important to the criminal justice system, simply because it impacts the people involved; more specifically, the defendant, prosecutor,