Search Essays

…of convicted offender profiles already in the database. In April 2001, a "cold hit" was made to the perpetrator's convicted offender DNA profile in the database. The perpetrator had been convicted of shooting into an occupied dwelling, an offense that requires…

…or a capital crime. Capital punishment gave courts the right to enforce one of the most severe punishments known to man, the death penalty. The punishment however can and has been applied incorectly and to innocent offenders. As well, the majority of countries…

…been, the more kisses are exchanged. (Women and men who are not related NEVER kiss.) (Leftridge) Knowing what is expected from us as professionals is important when conducting or negotiating business deals. What may not offend some cultures, may deeply…

…of Pittsburgh Law School (As cited in Gest, 1986, 25).         Because of the immense possibility of discrimination in sentencing in capital punishment cases, each stage of prosecution must be controlled as much as possible. Although these offenders…

…be controlled as much as possible. Although these offenders are the worst the criminal justice system has to offer, prosecutors must be encouraged to consider the crime and not the race of the victim or offender and the judge must attempt to exclude…

…. This may prevent further illegal actions to get that type of partnership. Best Method of Approach The criminal justice system is far more powerful than the criminal offender, and is generally uncorrupted by the latter. There is a notion that crime is basically…

…that is a false assumption. How can you tell if deterrence has occurred? You can not. Unless the "prospective" offender reports that the fear of punishment stop them from committing the crime, you will never know if it works. Recidivism occurs by one who makes sure…

…and spent many years in prison for her actions. It is very certain that she will not re-offend after the severe punishment she had received for her past actions. Her husband, Paul Bernardo, committed an unforgivable offence, and it is right that plea bargain…

…violated a Texas statute that prohibited the desecration of a venerated object by acts that “the offender knows will seriously offend on or more persons” (Downs 83). Johnson had hoped to capture America’s attention with this burning, and he did; however…

…have been involved in crimes ranging from fighting and vandalism, to murder and arson. In fact, since 1991, the juvenile crime rate has risen 20 percent and violent crimes among youth have risen 12 percent.9 That period of time, coincidentally, coincides…