Habitual offender

Against Drunk Driving). For many of them, they have personally lost a loved one to drunk driving. They have been key to getting the word out as well as having the backing and support of the Government and the crackdown of stronger penalties for DUI offenders. They are instrumental in making sure that they work to get bills passed. As stated in the 2015 Report to the Nation from Madd, “ The report also highlights federal ignition interlock grant dollars, established as part of the 2012 federal…

Theories of Violent Victimization For this assignment I will analyze and elaborate on at least three victimization theories that relate to the scenario. In addition, I will analyze and justify a victimization theory that relates to the scenario and another that is not pertinent to the scenario. Too close, I will analyze and elaborate on whether Carla caused or was somewhat to blame for the crime that happened in the scenario. After reading the scenario, the first theory that I would consider…

Alcoholism is defined as the body's dependence of alcohol consumption. An estimated 14 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholics (Alcohol). Addiction to alcohol was not always known as alcoholism, it was formerly known as intemperance, habitual drunkenness, and inebriety (Keller). Intoxication tests are used by the police to test if a person has been drinking and how much they have been drinking. The Drunkometer was the very first intoxication test to be invented (Staff). It was the…

One of the most powerful and influential books ever written to man was the bible and Christianity is what our country based its religion on. This is why it would be absurd to abolish capital punishment. According to Devan Benjamin in his journal of religions and ideologies, the lord himself mentioned in Genesis 9:6: "Whoso sheddeth man 's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man." And Exodus 21:12 states, "He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely…

In our criminal justice system, young offenders are treated far differently than adults, even having their own term known as juvenile delinquency. This term is defined as “the habitual committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, especially one below the age at which ordinary criminal prosecution is possible”. This is an important concept to be known in order to protect our youths, as well as have a better future for society. Society must identify individuals who are considered…

drug offenders, from 1980 to 2005, has increased from 19,000 to 250,000; an increase directly related to sanctions placed on drug related…

Costanzo reports his liberal views about the death penalty to the general public. Not only does the author address the costs and consequences, but also his opinion as to why the death penalty is not the best way to seek justice throughout the book. The author, however, provides useful information with regards to the length from the moment defendants are sentenced to the minute they are executed. The book, in general, is intended for those who are curious about those who are against the death…

We all have heard the argument that it is cheaper to lethally inject someone that has been found guilty of a capitol offense instead of sentencing the accused to life in prison. Although most people believe that sentencing an inmate to death on a capital case is cheaper than life in prison for tax payers in the particular state where the inmate is being held, however research continues to state that this isn’t always the case. Therefore, sending the guilty party to prison for life is a better…

Psychologists look at how the personality causes people to act in social situations, how they react to others, how they cope with problems and how they handle stress. Personality promotes habitual feelings and thought patterns, this can explain why an individual may act in a certain way. It ultimately determines how people see themselves, it influences what an individual expects out of life. Personality psychologists helps people with personality…

For many years, there have always been either police officers or constables. With this job of enforcing laws, some people may think certain laws may or may not be unjust and they might choose to follow or not follow the law and arrest people on certain charges. Officer discretion is a big tool in law enforcement. Discretion gives officers a choice in what to do in situations and how to act. It is beneficial to not only the officers but it is also beneficial to the public in certain circumstances…