Extenuating circumstances

refreshing and encouraging to see considering the profession is notoriously male dominated; something I myself have previously experienced until this point. The hearing then commenced with the prosecutor outlining the facts of the case. Mobey, the defendant, owned a small business called ‘1st choice guttering maintenance ltd’ which specialised in gutter repairs and general maintenance work. However, Mobey also advertised advanced roofing services, despite the fact neither himself nor his staff were qualified in this area. It transpired that both Ms Dainton and Ms Benton, two very elderly ladies, had contacted Mobey enquiring about roof repairs. Upon brief inspection, Mobey provided a quote and requested large cash deposits. In both circumstances, Mobey later claimed there was…

Most offences in the Criminal Code of Canada specify a maximum period of imprisonment, but some specify minimum penalties, such as a second conviction for impaired driving. Another section in the Criminal Code of Canada that outlines an important sentencing principle is section 718.2. This section states that “a sentence should be similar to sentences imposed on similar offenders for similar offences committed in similar circumstances” and also lists aggravating facts. As mentioned above, the…

Introduction to Policy Children in foster care represent one of the most vulnerable populations amongst our youth (us department). Their extenuating circumstances impact their physical, emotional, and mental-health development, as well as, their well-being. Each of these plays a crucial role in their ability to experience success personally, socially, and academically. For this unique population of students, being successful in school is dependent on much more than understanding the curriculum,…

In the short story The Sniper and the poem The Man He Killed, authors Liam O’Flaherty and Thomas Hardy send the message that war influences people to perform actions that they would never repeat in other circumstances, ripping families apart and destroying lives. Both authors use the literary device of irony to convey their points. In The Sniper, a sniper shoots and kills an enemy before he “[turns] over the dead body and looked into his brother’s face”. O’Flaherty expresses the sentiment that…

it is in the seller’s best interest to make it as short as possible, so they are not holding the mortgage on their property for too long. The rent-to-own option is a good option for the buyer who thinks they can never again own a house again and wants to get into the housing markets while the houses are still fairly low in price. Most sellers will require a substantial amount be in your reserve funds as well as excellent credit since your foreclosure. Foreclosure forgiveness: Most…

n the case of “The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens” the purpose of the punishment given was in my belief a general deterrence. Simply meaning, that the punishment given to Thomas Dudley and Edwin Stephens may be seen by others and shows an association between the punishment and offense that may deter other individuals from committing the same offense even when the likelihood of the being caught is not known (Brody & Acker, 2015). Furthermore, it was mitigating circumstances that precipitated the…

For example, giving money to a homeless person just to get him/her to leave you alone would be judged not moral by Kant because it was done for the wrong reason. With Kants belief in mind; if the consequence of immoral behavior were dealt with in a legal structure, people would be prosecuted for "EVERYTHING" since there are no extenuating circumstances. Kant's categorical imperative is a tri-dynamic statement of philosophical thought:(1) "So act that the maxim of you could always hold at the…

Once Hearst was found in September of 1975, she was put on trial and found guilty of robbery and other crimes. The outcome of the case seems to support Kant’s theory; it holds Hearst responsible for her decisions. But, Hearst served only two of her seven year sentence before President Carter commuted her sentenced. She was later pardoned of all crimes (FBI). This turn means that someone believed in her brainwashing defense, but also supports Compatibilism as the other group members were found…

Written Assignment #2 Stephen M. Diplan Intro to Corrections John Jay College of Criminal Justice Gregg v. Georgia decision legalized capital punishment in the USA. The law was adopted in connection to the crimes committed by Troy Leon Gregg - hence is the name. The trial was held in Georgia and the Georgian Supreme Court considered two options – either life-prison sentence or capital punishment (Legal Information Institute). The juries were presented with evidence and could not…

her innocence, but it is extremely implausible for her husband to be strangled by a burglar while she slept. Foul play is involved so the Sheriff, Sheriff’s Deputy, and County Attorney arrive at her home to gather evidence while Mrs. Wright is held for questioning. The story depicts the loneliness, servitude, and decay of the Wrights household. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters have the ability to spot evidence by paying attention to small details and uncover extenuating circumstance for the murder. …