Group items tagged

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.

The criminal justice system is unfair. Some people cant afford expensive lawyers meaning they will be treated differently and more than likely not win their case due to not having money for a expensive lawyer.

Several charts showing the racial injustice within our criminal justice system at many levels.

This article presents a good example of how racism still plays a role in today's society. It gives facts, number charts, graphs, and percentages on the differences between Whites,Hispanics, and African-Americans in crime related events.

The Article covers the social injustice in our criminal justice system, explaining and covering that black individuals, are more likely to have their vehicle searched, be arrested for drugs, and be jailed while awaiting trail.

This website brings you directly to the Sentencing Project website which is dedicated to informing others on the injustices in the U.S. criminal justice system. It shares facts and statistics on criminal justice issues and has opportunities to get involved.

Everyone should have a right to protect themselves. Making guns illegal wont solve the issue. Either way, criminals will still find a way to get a hold of them.

This link agrees with the right to bear arms. They support equal rights for gun owners. The purpose of this link is to prove that not everyone will be effected by making guns illegal. The law abiding citizens become defenseless and the criminals will take as they please knowing the people are pretty much defenseless.

Story of restorative justice at work in a murder case in Florida. Highlights the impact on the victims and how much the process helped them in coping with their loss.

This article makes you think if impoverished people really have the right to a fair trial. It also talks about how civil cases should be given as much importance as criminal cases.

In the news, there are often many viewed cases of children and teenagers that are blamed for committing serious crimes, like assaults, murders, and rape. In several situations, these young kids don't even fully understand the law and the consequences of what their actions can cause.

This article talks about Harm reduction practices as a way of managing drug use disorders, instead of incarceration. Harm reduction is especially necessary when dealing with opioid use.

Giving up the second amendment which is the right to protect yourself against unlawful governments and criminals. Throwing away your gun is not the answer.

Lyle Denniston talks about how police today use any means of new technology to help solve crimes. The example used in this article is how the fourth amendment comes into play when searching for criminals using an individuals DNA.

Tim Lynch wrote about the importance of guns. Also, more gun control will only hurt the people that obey the law; not the criminals.

Senator Pat Toomey wants to find a way to get guns out of the hands of criminals and keep them in the hands of citizens. The way he proposes to do this is extended background checks. He knows criminals will always find a way to get guns, but you have to start somewhere.

This article shows how men are allowed to post naked pictures on websites of women who may not have given consent to have these pictures posted online. It shows the conflict that these women have with the law to make it a crime.

Our nation is riddled with debt and many states have considered relaxing drug policies to help budgets.  There are some financial benefits that would come with legalizing drugs such as taxes and savings on both persecuting and housing criminals.

The jail conditions are really poor in Maricopa county. Some would argue that the conditions are unconstitutional. Rap by fellow prisoners or staff, beaten by guards, driven insane by long-term solitary confinement, or killed off by medical neglect. I understand that criminals shouldn't live in luxury but the conditions that Joe Arpio has the prisoners is not right.

This article talks about how some younger people part of the LGBT community are treated unreasonably by peers, family, and teachers. This is linked to these children being arrested or being part of juvenile crime.

Some families still don't agree with people choosing to be how they feel on the inside, now this causes conflict and some of these children actually leave their home, sadly.

The Innocence Project exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustices. This site has a lot of information on cases they are working on. This site also has suggestions on how they are trying to reform the system to make it more efficient and just.

The right to protest has been a major point of freedom for the US. It's a fundamental right written in the constitution. Now lawmakers are trying to take away that freedom by making it illegal to protest.

The real problem is the groups that are vandalizing and rioting, and then claiming it is their right. Because of these people, these states are trying to do something that should never even be a thought. Basic human rights shall never be taken by Americans as long as we don't allow it. @albertskarsten you are absolutely right " We the people hold the power"

The right to peaceful protest should never be taken from the American people. I do not condone the violence and rioting that occurs, and laws pertaining to that are pertinent, but not peaceful protest. So many things have been accomplished because of these types of protests in our history. As a woman I would not be participating in this class if it weren't for the people brave enough to protest for equality. It is a travesty that government officials, who should know and understand the rights given to the us in the Constitution, would bring about legislation to override said rights.

From time immemorial societies have sought ways to regulate and control human behavior in a fair and just manner. It would appear the issues start out fairly simple, say a law stating: You shall not kill... except ...and the "except" is why there is no consistent universal code of justice.

There has been a lot of controversy after the Amanda Todd suicide case. This article explains why is may not be the best idea to rush to punish kids by law.

There has been a lot of controversy after the Amanda Todd suicide case. This article explains why is may not be the best idea to rush to punish kids by law.