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The Criminal Justice System In The Film 'Sleepers'

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After watching the movie “Sleepers” I believe the main characters entrance into the criminal justice system was too harsh of a punishment. The fact that these young boys made a foolish mistake, did not mean their sentencing had to be jail for no less than 18 months. However, I do believe there could have been some less sever consequences that they should have taken into account, like community service, and or probation, given this was their first offense. Furthermore, I believe these boys were a combination of both, born to become criminals and made criminals in a distinctive way. They were born into these criminal attributes by having abusive fathers in the house, or not having fathers present in their lives at all. Moreover, the society in

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