Guilty as Charged

WOW. This article was beyond sad. I have mixed feelings towards how everyone came out of this case, first of all lets talk about David Steward, I can’t believe he was found NOT guilty of all charges made out to him, he DID buy the phone cards after all, if it wasn’t him making the calls it was someone he knew. Then there is Donna Summers’, who I do believe was at fault for some of the humiliation that Louise Ogborn experienced, but honestly getting fired to me seemed excessive, she was also a…

contradicted by the defendant. The defendant is not guilty, but someone in the courtroom is.” Clearly, in this declaration, Atticus points out that this case has relied on two witnesses who have no strength in their testimonies, and with no medical evidence present proves that Tom Robinson is innocent. Furthermore, the use of logos shows one that logically Tom Robinson is innocent, due to no evidence present, and like a court case someone is guilty. In addition, this strengthens Atticus’s…

One way the two characters differ is David was innocent and Matthew was guilty of the crimes they were accused of committing. Although David was innocent and Matthew was guilty, they were both sentenced to death. Their situations reveal that the justice system is flawed. It is flawed due to the fact that innocent people are on death row. The Life of David Gale and Dead Man…

Retribution: It is a hypothesis of equity that considers proportionate punishment an adequate reaction to wrongdoing. This retribution theory essentially fit the ethical gravity of a wrongdoing committed and, to a lesser degree, the qualities of the guilty party. Furthermore, it is utilized as the premise for discipline which includes compulsory sentencing strategies and sentencing rules frameworks. These disciplines are a social articulation of the individual retaliation the criminal 's…

models succeed those goals slightly differ. The due process model supports the idea of innocent until proven guilty and places great emphases on the rights of the defendant. Many people may support this perspective because it focuses less on efficiency, convicting the offender and punishment, and more on making sure that the person getting charged with the crime is without a doubt guilty. Though this model has the benefits of preserving the rights of citizens and…

exploration into the court system. Plea bargains are lessened convictions or punishments offered in return for a guilty plea. There were many people in the waiting area that had been charged with crimes that took plea bargains rather than going to trial. People more than likely take plea bargains because they are unaware that they can fight the conviction and possibly be found not guilty, however taking the plea seems to be the easy way out. The defendant may also want a quick outcome and not…

you be charged with sexual assault or molestation and they are consenting to sexual activities. All over the world you have different ages to where you can consent to sex. According to Avert, “In some parts of the United States and Egypt the consenting age is 18. Mexico consenting age is 12, Korea is 13, Canada is 14, Sweden is 15, UK & Namibia (and many other countries) is 16, and Northern Ireland is 17.” (Avert, 1986-2015) But when you are taking someone’s innocence and they did not consent to…

The article explains how many e-crimes are being treated unfairly and the people found guilty for these crimes are charged with an unreasonable sentence. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act was created in 1986, but needs various improvements to be up to date with to today’s internet. With the CFAA, almost anybody can be prosecuted and convicted of a violation for minor actions that seem harmless, such as using a roommate’s Netflix account. The ethical issues identified in the article are e-crimes…

In order to rebuild America, a country torn apart by the Civil War, we must combine portions of Lincoln’s 10% Plan, Johnson’s Plan, and the Congressional Reconstruction so that we may rebuild a thriving country that is inclusive and provides a place the next generation to grow. From Lincoln’s Plan, “If at least 10% of citizens in a state who voted in 1860 elections swore an oath of allegiance to the Union and accepted the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation, citizens could vote in elections…

evidence that may otherwise prove the suspect's innocence. Campbell and Denov (2016) states that this unprofessional behaviour by the police may be motivated by a desire to strengthen the case against a suspect whom professionals are convinced is guilty (p. 230). In other words, this set of errors…