... present and often provides advice on the situation and makes sure the client's rights are not violated. They get to discuss the case during the preliminary hearing. During the rest of the system, the discuss plea negotiations, and take part in jury selection, while also preparing clients for outcomes, and if necessary ... . 13) Define probation and describe its role in the criminal justice system: Probation is when an offender is allowed to live in the community under supervision. Usually they are supposed to be straightening up their lives. There are specific rules that they are given to...

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... would be any legal charges against our son. David received unsupervised probation, which meant he did not have to go through any court hearing or report to the JPO; however, he was advised to stay out of any trouble. Those events were very dramatic and traumatizing for ... of the lengthy incarceration can be startling and lifelong. Suicide, mental health problems and physical harm are at an all time high for children in community level programs. The prison record these children acquire severely damages their chances of future employment with a higher chance of repeating their past (A Bet...

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... outlet to their problems, through his music. He feels that if he does this he is playing his part in doing something to better the community. This companionship shown throughout the story, is needed to keep everyone sane in such an environment, making it a responsibility as well. Another important ... This brings him great despair, and even while teaching he can't help but feel trapped, like all of his students. Economically, he and his community, have very little chance at freedom. He is also imprisoned by his own way of thought, and emotions. He has an extremely hard time, ... does ...

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... the poor. Also even thought the rich person would pay more it still would be fair. Along with bail I think the person has to do a lot of community service. Bail is, I think an easy way for a person or should I say a criminal to get the easy way out, meaning if they commit a crime ... way up they what they are normaly than I do not think crimes would be commited more often and everything would be a lot safer for the community. For example, in places like China the sentancing for crime over there are twice as much as the crime are here, say if someone gets fifteen ... death for the rest o...

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... . In 1984 the Supreme Court ruled that because of parens patriae (which was established in the England court system) juveniles could be held in detention until their court date or hearing (Cole and Smith). Over the centuries the juvenile justice processes has changed tremendously from differing from the adult court system to becoming very similar to it. It still remains less ... formal and its intentions are to rehabilitate, but keep juveniles in the community. Compared to adult court juvenile court is very lenient. In the Juvenile justice processes they are given three different options...

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... bark the mad and hungry dogs, Making their mock at our accursed lot" seemed to be the way people in the town and in the jail treated Jefferson. The black community backed Jefferson and Grant the entire way. The school kids would occasionally ask about Jefferson*s progress. Tante Lou, Miss Emma, Grant, and the Reverend would always visit, pray, and cook ... , Miss Emma, Grant, Vivian, Paul, the Reverend, the school kids, the church congregation, and a few people from the white community. Jefferson dying with dignity was one small step for the black community, and a huge step for mankind. ...

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... , witness), arrest, custody (ticket at the scene, promise to appear in court), charging, preliminary hearing (enough evidence), arraignment (guilty, non-guilty), bail/detention, plea bargaining (DA offers a deal), trial (mistrial, hung jury), sentencing (prison time, fines), appeal (filed right after trial), correctional treatment (prison, fined), released (community service), and finally post release (probation, AA). Each one of these stages is an important ... ...

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... and federal courts, 23&24. The state pays the attorneys for the habeas corpus appeals at both the state and federal levels, 25&26. Death row inmates may be granted a hearing, in both state and federal courts, to present post conviction claims of innocense 27&28. Convictions or sentences are subject to pardon or sentence reduction through the executive branch of ... blacks under sentence of death and in 1997 there was a huge jump to 1,406. There were 17 American Indian in 1987, and a slight increase in 1997 to 28. The Asian community was at 9 in 1987, and rose to 17 in 1997. The 283 Hisp...

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... citizens. The death penalty totally supports government by enforcing law and order. The death penalty protects the common good of the society and should be enforced to better serve the community. Recently, Seth Privacky killed four of his family members and his brother's girlfriend. This kind of behavior cannot and should not be tolerated. If Seth Privacky can murder his own ... the head. His 78-year-old grandpa required a second bullet. As his mother got out of an upstairs shower, Seth shot her in the head. He then rushed downstairs after hearing Jed's girlfriend, April Boss, gets out ...

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... imprisonment and pay back society. To do this, the inmates would be working in prison and would be earning a income. The inmate would get the income from employment of from community service. The inmates themselves would not earn any money; instead it would be given to the victim or the victim's family. It is obvious that someone can do more alive ... we had was life sentence, then there is no threat of death to someone who commits a serious crime, and that person is guaranteed a decent living environment until their next parole hearing. Another argument that is in favor of capital puni...

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