The judicial system in the United States is one that involves numerous decisions at different levels. Decisions
Question:
The judicial system in the United States is one that involves numerous decisions at different levels. Decisions of prosecutors, defense attorneys, the accused, victims, judges, and juries are all interlaced in a complex network that is intended to result in just outcomes. For this discussion, focus on one set of these role-players in this network for close examination.
Analyze the impact of the decisions this set of participants has on the overall criminal justice system. Specifically, what effects do these decisions have on the development of case law, the crime rate, the incarceration rate, and the socioeconomic, gender, and racial mix of convicted individuals?
Financial Markets And Institutions
ISBN: 978-0132136839
7th Edition
Authors: Frederic S. Mishkin, Stanley G. Eakins