Slick Martin Case Study

In the case of 19 year old Slick Martin, whom has resided in several foster homes as a juvenile, has trouble with alcohol and substance abuse, is a high school dropout, and has a juvenile record for shoplifting and auto theft, is facing his first offense in adult court for armed robbery. Robbery charges can carry serious criminal penalties and individuals who are convicted may face incarceration from 2 to 10 years, fines, and probation. The local jurisdiction has a highly structured and secured community correctional facility (CBCF) designed to reduce and divert offenders from doing prison time. The CBCF is a 24hr secure locked-down facility in which inmates work a six-to-nine-month program. Eligible offenders will obtain alcohol and/or drug treatment, education, employment and life skill classes. Slick’s defense attorney Vaughn has a good professional rapport with the prosecutor and the judge. Defense attorney Vaughn, Prosecutor Jake Martin have both decided to convene in Judge Justice’s chambers to discuss Slick Martin’s case. …show more content…
Placing myself in the prosecutor’s position I would attempt to resolve the case without going to trial and offer Slick Martin a plea bargain for several reasons, one being the felony packet has not been completed and I don’t think there is sufficient evidence to get a jury to convict him of armed robbery. I would offer him a plea to a lesser charge such as simple robbery due to the fact that this is his first adult offense. I would take a chance with Slick because he is at a turning point in his life and with the proper tools can become a successful, productive law abiding citizen. I think he can and has the ability if he’s given a