The punitive conditions goes off the seriousness of the case and requires condition like community service, victim restitution, fines, and drug tests (Petersilia, 1997). ... Once a probation violation has occurred I have learned her at Athens Clarke County Public Defender Office that an offender is granted the right to a revocation hearing. They are allowed representation which is why they end up back in our office applying for assistance from a public defender to aid them in the probation revocation hearing. At these hearings the judge decides on whether or not to to let the offender continue...

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The rights of society have also been protected as this violent offender is removed from the community. ... He also had strong community links and a $630 000 surety was paid. ... This simplified the laws, and removed presumptions relating to bail, instead implementing a 'risk management test', whereby police or courts decide if the offender poses an unacceptable risk to the victim or community. ... Overall, the rule of law was upheld as Gittany received a "fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal," according to Article 14 of ICCPR. ...

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All juveniles who are waived to criminal court for processing are entitled to a hearing on the waiver if they request one. ... The blended sentencing gives the community the opportunity to see their criminal justice system working effectively. ...

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In policing for instance, the Law Enforcement Code of Conduct specifies that one of the main duties of police is to protect people's rights, provide important services to the community, as well as enforce the law, prevent crime, and uphold the peace (International Association of Chiefs of Police, 2008). ... Those who can afford private lawyers are less likely to remain in cell waiting for hearing. ...

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