Sentencing

under sixteen years old, they should be tested for mental stability. There are some circumstances in which the young person has done a certain crime to protect him or herself, or others; there may be a time when life sentencing should not be taken upon him or her, or any sentencing of punishment thereof. Some instances of very young crime should not…

The inequitable enforcement of the Act (varied drug sentencing guidelines), in combination with its inflexible judicial discretion (mandatory sentencing) stands in direct opposition to the tenets of fairness and individual liberties. He would have likely approved of the Kimbrough v. United States decision that allowed judicial discretion because it was…

cruelty in Queensland. Action needs to be taken to increase penalties and encourage harsher sentencing of offenders. The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 (QLD) promotes the responsible…

constitution was created on September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A time where people were incriminated for adultery, _______, and___________. It was not formated in a way that could be used in the 21st century. Meaning that many of the sentencings, and rulings are excessive and do not equal up to the action of the criminal. Over time, we have changed and revised the justice system to fit our needs and what we believe to be a fit punishment. But, have we done the right thing? Have we…

that enable criminals to serve their sentences free from prison after serving a short jail time. The methods have different conditions including being under supervision by the P&P officers. Probation involves releasing a convicted suspect before sentencing begins on the state of decent behavior outside prison. The process of suspending a sentence before internment of the criminal and remains under observation of a probation officer. The primary goal of punishment is to help rehabilitate the…

catering, and audiovisual equipment for continuing legal education programs. Prior to working at a private law firm, I served as a research assistant at a forensic consultation practice for an ongoing study seeking to enhance fairness in criminal sentencing. I gathered and analyzed pretrial records in homicide, sexual assault, assault, and nonviolent felony cases for evidence of depravity and taught interns the research and data collection methodologies. In addition, I inputted the crime data…

The right of due process is one of the most characterizing features that embody the spirit of American liberty. Can anyone imagine a world without constitutional protections, provided for the accused, against arbitrary accusations? Before the establishment of the United States’ Constitution, the founding fathers of America understood that rights inherently bestowed unto the people are rights that should be protected by government institutions. The right against cruel and unusual punishment and…

R v Loveridge 2013 NSWSC Thomas Kelly was murdered in Kings Cross in a one punch attack. Brief background information On 7th of July 2012 while Thomas Kelly was having a night out with his girlfriend, Loveridge found him and punched Thomas head without warning. That punch hit near the nose area, which forced Thomas to fall backward onto the pavement. Loveridge and Thomas were unknown to each other, and the attack was random and unplanned. After Kelly had been taken to the St. Vincent’s…

Which two sentencing laws have contributed most to California's increasing "lifer" population? The two sentencing laws that have contributed to most of California’s increasing “lifer” population are determinant sentencing and three strikes sentencing. 5. Why does the prison doctor endeavor not to know the crimes his patients have committed? Do you think this is wise? Why or why…

Sermonfils E Dor 1.Describe and distinguish among the three approaches to studying criminal justice systems by taking an international perspective. Comparative criminal justice is a subfield of the study of criminal justice that relates different justice system from around the world. There are three different ways of studying criminal justice systems. Each of these approaches encounter various beliefs of different societies.The criminal justice systems have changed and transformed over time.…