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The justice system is unquestionably setup in favor for whites. There are multiple statistics and straight facts to back up this statement. The justice system is setup in favor for whites because other races, mostly African Americans, are stopped by the police at much higher rates than whites, trails are unfair and sometimes not offered, and others are punished more aggressively than whites. There were a lot more things that were found to prove the statement, but these few will due. The justice

state jail felony up to $10,000 and imprisonment for 180 days to 2 Years(Animal Cruelty Law). Some Cruel Actions warrant harsher punishment even on the first conviction if a defendant killed an Animal or some big crime depends on the felony that you are charged with (Ravenscroft) Furthermore. They’re many ways to stop Animal abuse. It’s just a matter of searching. One interesting way that was brought up in Cuyahoga County was “Ms. Simon said. As proposed, those convicted of a felony charge of animal

THE US CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM The US Correctional System has many different types of punishments, which are based upon the type of crime the offender commits. Murder, Rape and Identity theft are all crimes, crimes that carry different types of punishments. Some crimes such as murder for example have different levels that are based on it nature, first, second, and third degree murder are all three types of murder but carry a different punishment. There are some crimes though that does not carry a

Mariah Parker Mr. Christian Career Exploration 6 April 2015 Capstone Essay: Domestic Violence Attorney An individual who is responsible for subjecting their intimate partner to domestic violence is often controlling, manipulative, aggressive, violent, and dangerous. It is important for an individual who is experiencing any form of abuse should contact authorities to prevent any further abuse in the relationship. While the victim of domestic violence is constructing a plan for a safe escape, the

According to the California Law, statutory rape is having sexual relations with a “child” or “minor” anyone who is below the age of consent. Committing this crime can result in imprisonment and cause the defendant to be charged with a felony even if they weren 't previously aware of the age of the victim at the time in which the act was done. When a statutory rape case is being evaluated, the victim must be under the age of 18 or under the age of consent and the one presenting the case must have

1. Describe the structure of the Texas government and the basic powers of this structure. Texas has a Bicameral legislature that consist of 150 members in the house and 31 senators form districts that can be 4 year terms. These terms overlap so there are some who run for reelection at the same time. The others can run 2 years later. The Texas Constitution grants legislature chambers individual powers and responsibilities. The senate has the ability to object or confirm any appointment. This

booking, initial appearance, preliminary hearing, bail or detention, or after preliminary hearing the charge is dismissed or dropped ( Bohm and Haley, 2011). Prosecution and Pretrial Procedures, it is in this stage that if determined to be a felony or misdemeanor, the charge can also be plea-bargained to a lesser charge. There is an arraignment if a guilty plea is entered, next is the sentencing process, fines, sentencing and either incarceration

Finally, in Concord, New Hampshire, a teenager named Owen Labrie was found not guilty of felony sexual assault in 2015. The nineteen-year-old was convicted for a total of nine charges. Three were felony sexual assault charges of which he pleaded not guilty to all of them . Labrie allegedly sexually assaulted a girl as part of a school tradition where seniors try to have sex with the younger students. Labrie professed that he did not have sex with the girl but she argued otherwise and even went

On a micro level, this issue affects the lives of convicted felons who currently do not have the right to vote. Social acceptance for felons voting would allow the criminal's voice to be heard as they can vote for who they want without relying on others to support their causes. Also, being able to participate in the social norm of voting would help the felon better acclimate into acceptable rather than deviant behaviors. There are also macro-level consequences. With this increase of voters, states

On October 20, 2015, NYPD Officer Randolph Holder was fatally shot in the forehead in East Harlem pursuing a suspect on foot. The suspect, Tyrone Howard was granted into the diversion program of drug-treatment in Manhattan after pleading guilty to distribution charges. Arrested in October 2014 in a drug sweep at the East River Houses, Howard was charged with selling to an undercover officer and was recommended seven years of jail term. However, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Edward McLaughlin enrolled