Essays On Criminal Justice

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica’s article entitled, Exclusionary Rule (2008), exclusionary rule is that principle in United States law that provides that “evidence seized by police in violation of the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution may not be used against a criminal defendant at trial”. It is, according to the article The Exclusionary […]

There are multiple search patterns used in criminal investigations, each with their own procedure and preferred timing. Some of these patterns include Line/Strip Search Pattern, Grid Search Pattern, Spiral Search Pattern, Wheel/Ray Search Pattern, Quadrant/Zone Search Pattern, and Vehicle Searches. The Line/Strip Search Pattern begins by investigators starting at one end of the crime scene […]

The history of forensic science can date back as early as the 19th century if not earlier. Gregor Mendal who is known as the father of genetics, proved that characteristics are passed from one generation to the next. He did a study over 8 years growing sea plants and he noticed there were characteristics passed […]

Violence in Sport- Should boxing be Legal? Brain damage, broken limbs, ruptured organs, severe lacerations- these are just some of the possible injuries a boxer may sustain throughout the course of an often short career. In any other circumstances the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) would categorise the infliction of these types of injuries as an […]

In the current times of criminal investigation, the interview is very important in making or breaking the case at hand. Many of the processes that police or criminal investigators use today tend to relate to a psychological tactic that breaks down their suspects. However, how far can the police or an investigator go before it […]

The criminal justice system is a governmental framework that encompasses the legislature, courts, and correctional facilities. Its purpose is to maintain social control and prevent crime. However, there exists an unfortunate bias in the American criminal justice system, where an individual’s social status and financial situation greatly influence their likelihood of being arrested, convicted, and […]

In California, the court heard that On November 4, 1995, Leandro Andrade was involved in a robbery where he stole five videotapes form Kmart store in Ontario California. Two weeks after the robbery On November 4, 1995, Leandro again stole four videotapes this time form a different Kmart store located in Montclair California. The prosecution […]

For years, one of the most disputable aspects of researching in American criminal justice has dealt with the cases of ethnic minorities committing crimes in terms of racial disparities exemplification. Statistically, the rates of such crimes tend to be higher than the figure of real representation in the community. Besides, injustice occurs in handing out […]

I plan to become a homicide Detective. A detective is a investigator, either a member of a police agency or a private person. In order to become a homicide detective I must attain a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. There are state required exams required in order to become a homicide detective. I will need […]

ABOUT THE REPORT The Report is divided into a number of sections.  There is a general Introduction followed by a discussion section dealing with evidence and submissions.  After the “Discussion on the Evidence” section are the “Findings” and “Conclusion to the Findings”.  Then follows the “Recommendations and Comments” section of the report in which the […]

INTRODUCTION Corruption in public life is an age old problem. It is not peculiar to India but has existed in some form or the other even in economically advanced and progressive countries. The extent varies to the degree of public awareness and the national character of the people. Any well intentioned government and society which […]

Directed by Clint Eastwood, the movie “Mystic River” centers around three boys who were raised in the streets of Boston. Their upbringing in an urban environment significantly influenced their lives as they became older. One major theme explored in the film is urban crime, which is depicted from both perspectives – the corrupt side and […]

Despite the common belief that prisoners have no private contact with their significant others while incarcerated, conjugal visits provide an exception to this rule. These visits are practiced in a few states and serve the purpose of maintaining family relationships during imprisonment. Despite the outdated connotation of the term, many individuals believe that conjugal visits […]

Under the law, individuals facing criminal charges can avoid arrest or imprisonment by providing cash or property as a guarantee. This payment serves as a financial obligation ensuring the person’s future court appearance. A bail bond, which is an agreement, is made with a third party who pledges the payment to the court. This arrangement […]

Both juvenile and adult courts have similarities in terms of sanctioning individuals and offering plea bargaining options. Additionally, they ensure that defendants in both courts are granted due process rights and protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. Upon arrest, both juveniles and adult offenders are made aware of their Miranda rights. The standard for determining […]

Instances of innuendos and advances towards women in the criminal justice field often stem from authority figures. The misuse of authority commonly occurs when individuals don their uniforms, assuming a different and more dominant identity. Gender-related problems are not limited to men mistreating women; they can also involve women making inappropriate advances towards men or […]

“Is it possible for white America to really understand blacks’ distrust of the legal system, their fears of racial profiling and the police, without understanding how cheap a black life was for so long a time in our nation’s history” stated by Philip Dray. Racial profiling is a serious matter going on in the world […]

Police brutality is one of several forms of police misconduct, which involves undue violence by police officers. It seems to happen in several countries, but very often in the United States against African-Americans. Studies show that the US police kill more in days than other countries do in years. (The Guardian, 2018). Generally, when individuals […]

The topic of race and crime is of interest to academia, government surveys, the media, and the public. In M. Anderson’s study on racial discrimination, it was discovered that a large portion (81%) of black individuals with some college education have experienced occasional or frequent instances of racial discrimination. Discrimination refers to the unjust or […]

Rios’ ‘The Consequences of the Criminal Justice Pipeline on Black and Latino Masculinity’ draws important insights regarding race and gender concerning crime in the US’s criminal justice. It is true to say that masculinity or hyper-masculinity in a young man creates the feeling of manhood (Rios 151). I concur with the author that policing and […]

Introduction In our judicial system, mandatory minimums are often viewed as products of good intentions. However, these good intentions do not always lead to favorable policies or positive relationships between society and the government. Historically, between the 19th and 20th centuries, federal trial judges had limitless sentencing discretion (Leiber, 2003). However, in 1970, influential figures […]

Abstract The global debate on the drug marijuana has led to extensive discussions among nations and stakeholders. As a result, the criminal justice system is experiencing some relief from arresting minor drug dealers, but this has caused overcrowding problems in prisons and jails worldwide. Economists propose that legalizing marijuana would not only save resources and […]