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Profiling using Genetic and Physical Attributes as a Predictor of Criminal Behaviors

Saturday, July 30th, 2005
Factors which are genetic or physical in nature such as race, skin color, nationality, stature, build, and sexual orientation are not effective predictors of criminal behavior. A person’s genetic makeup and physical attributes do not alone determine likelihood to commit a crime. The use of profiling based on genetic or physical attributes is not effective. Such profiling is counterproductive and harms the relationship between law enforcement and the community.

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Roles of Players in the Judiciary Process

Saturday, July 30th, 2005
The system of justice in the United States in called the Adversarial System. (Smith, 2005) states, “The adversarial system provides a mechanism for both sides of the case to be presented and considered. It is a fundamental part of the American System of Justice”. This system pits the Prosecution against the Defense in a dialog of arguments. The players include the Prosecuting Attorney(s), Defense Attorney(s), Judge, and Jury.

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Sentencing Guidelines and Mandatory Minimum Sentences

Saturday, July 30th, 2005

The federal government and some state governments have adopted sentencing guidelines. These guidelines can either be suggestions or mandatory rules in handing down sentences.

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American Parole System

Thursday, July 28th, 2005
The parole system is designed to alleviate the State’s burden of providing for inmates. It is also designed to provide rehabilitative services to the convicted criminal and to ease their re-integration back in to society.
Parole boards are responsible for the selection of prisoners, who are eligible for parole, supervision of parolees and the parole system, ruling on the successful completion of parole and the determination if violations or parole have been committed and if parole should be revoked. (Siegel & Sienna, 2005)

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Capital Punishment as a Means of Reducing Violent Crime

Saturday, July 9th, 2005

Introduction
Capital punishment remains legal in 38 states and in the Federal government (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2003). Capital punishment or the “death penalty” is the most severe punishment that can be inflicted upon a human. This most severe punishment has not been proven to be an effective deterrent. It has no place in the American Justice System which has been touted as the most fair and just system in the world.
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