Category: Criminal Justice

Introduction Police discretion is one of the most important powers that a police officer can be vested with. It is the hallmark of a police officer’s role, such that without it the officer is ill-equipped to carry out their functions. This paper is an investigation into the meaning of police discretion. It will further highlight…

Table of Contents Validation of the Research Theories Differences and Similarities between Theory and Hypothesis Research Variables References The four commonly used theories of research include deductive, inductive, grounded, and axiomatic research theories. Deductive research theory refers to the data that has been obtained or collected from a general theory that leads to the prediction…

The media and much of the general community believe that crime and mental illnesses are related to each other because of the numerous cases of crimes committed by the mentally ill, as well as the big number of imprisoned mentally ill persons. For example, such cases as Andrea Yates in 2001, the Virginia Tech shooting…

Table of Contents The Main Components of the Criminal Justice System Component Interrelations Possible Conflicts Criminal Justice Process Decision-making Points Personal Opinion References The Main Components of the Criminal Justice System Criminal actions may have a considerable destructive impact on various aspects of society. Therefore, the criminal justice system is designed in order to control…

The first stages of the American judicial system’s development were associated with the creation of institutions that regulate it, for example, courts and prisons. During this period, the primary documents regulating justice in the country were developed. One of the most significant events of this time was the reform that took place in the mid-1700s,…

Table of Contents Introduction Adaptation Prison’s Organizational Structure Mental Health Conclusion References Introduction The high rate of recidivism in American prisons results from a whole complex of reasons, the correction of which measures are not directed to a large extent. First, it is the lack of conditions for people released from prison, which would make…

Burglary is a criminal offense in the United States, although some states allow significant adjustments depending on the circumstances. Penalties and sentences for this crime vary and may include substantial payments, life imprisonment, community service, and restitution. It is appropriate to apply different penalties to people because of differences in age and prior offenses in…

Introduction The England and Wales criminal justice system (CJS) is a ministerial department under the Ministry of Justice, which oversees the administration of justice in the country. It is an elaborate governmental infrastructure consisting of such institutions as the police, prosecution service, courts, and prison establishments. Over the years, the United Kingdom’s CJS has been…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review and Argument Findings Conclusion References Introduction Crime is an inherent part of every society, and the role of the government has always been to ensure that the perpetrators face severe punishment for their actions. Official data shows that in the United States, the crime rates have been steadily decreasing…

Table of Contents Practices of Law Enforcement Examples of Changes since September 11, 2001 Terrorism Of High-Level Figures of Al Qaeda Securing Country’s Borders Challenges Faced by Law Enforcers Future of Criminal Justice Conclusion Reference List Law-enforcement practices can be traced back to the year 1016 when King William attacked and conquered England. His ruling…