Incapacitation

victims. The first argument is “The Deterrence Effect,” which is based on the idea that the use of capital punishment is an operational method to reduce the rate of serious crimes. There are four justifications for the depravation of liberty; incapacitation, rehabilitation, retribution and last but not least, deterrence. There can be two forms of deterrence,…

“Law in Action” While three strikes laws provided high hopes for many states, especially California, in controlling crime through deterrence and incapacitation, these laws produced many conflicting outcomes and consequences. As a means to better understand the actual application of these laws, the following will provide empirical research on the various impacts that three strikes had on crime, prisons, local and state criminal justice systems, and the public. While presenting both, positive and…

Depression in Doctors Situation The depression cases in doctors have been highlighted by the increased cases of suicide among physicians. An article by Glases (2015) in the ‘’The Daily Beast’’ indicate that America is losing approximately 400 doctors to suicide every year. The young physicians in the early years of practice are the most susceptible and it is now clear that the medical education and clinical practice is not given the much-desired attention regarding psychological support.…

Background The case started back on May 20, 2005, in which a man by the name of Jerry Jackson had called the police after discovering what looked like a mannequin floating in the Grand Marais Canal in Jennings, Louisiana. Reporter Ethan Brown from Matter interviews Jackson and found out that the reason he called the police was because the mannequin was attracting flies, which it normally does not do. After the police were contacted, they arrived at the scene and found out the body belonged to…

100,000 citizens. This rise is directly related to the increase in for-profit prisons, which increase 1,600 percent between 1990 and 2010 (Sanders, 2015). Criminologist Bob Cameron states that the “goal of the American prisons’ is retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, restoration, and then rehabilitation” (Sterbenz, 2014). According to the United States Justice Department, harsh prison conditions and strict incarceration increase recidivism and crime rates while “cognitive-behavioral…

Explain what deterrence and retribution are. Kahan says that—in addition to deterrence and retribution—there is another purpose to punishment that theorists have ignored? In the United States, Two important philosophies to consider for the purpose of punishment are deterrence and retribution. The theory of deterrence states “Deterrence Justifies punishment to prevent harm to others.”(Pg. 596, Kahan) Hence, individuals are discouraged to committing a crime if the punishment is swift, certain and…

So you were called in for jury duty, this man has been charged with killing a family of four because he was obsessed with the housewife. His sentence can reach to death. As you think to yourself “no-one should endure capital punishment”, the attorney lists off his offenses. Stalking the family for about 6 months, they found countless of pictures of the family. He recorded what days they go to work or school and what times they usually come home. He was even contemplating on whether he should…

Midterm Assignment Since the inception of nations, countries and borders, security and defense has always been paramount. The security of its people and defense of its infrastructure are vital to not only the sovereignty of a nation but the well-being of its citizens. Throughout history we have seen nations fall and governments toppled due to its inability to protect itself from both insider and outside threats. America has witnessed these situations time and time again since its birth in…

theory is retribution, which is the act of responding to an injury with an injury. A second theory is deterrence, which is the act to discourage or prevent action while inhibiting the criminal behavior, especially by fear with use of punishment. Incapacitation is the third theory, which is the act of making them incapable and lacking in qualification. The fourth theory is restoration, which is the act of taking steps to repair harm by involving all stakeholders. The final idea is rehabilitation,…

effects are identical, Substances are pharmacologically identical and effects on brain chemistry are identical (Coyle, 2002, p. 2). The mandatory minimum drug sentencing was supposed to have the following intended effects; retribution, deterrence, incapacitation by increasing public safety by locking up the drug dealers and violent criminals, elimination of sentencing disparities (as via judicial discretion) and inducement of cooperation meaning Substantial assistance was made; discretion and…