Category: Justice

  • The Juvenile Justice System of the US: Blended Sentences

    The situation with John M is rather apparent as of the decision about the case. In this respect there is a dilemma whether to try this offender as a juvenile or as an adult. The main participants of the case are the judge, the offender, John M, and the injured person, neighboring girl. Their responsibilities…

  • The Justice System: Confessions and Interrogations Protection

    Confession and interrogation procedures are protected by the Fifth, Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments. The confession is recognized as a significant evidence having impact upon the prosecution. Taking into account the importance of preventing the cases of illegally obtained confessions and ensuring the proper interrogation procedures, the three amendments which are applicable to the confession context…

  • Professional Responsibility in the US Department of Justice

    Abstract This paper examines the issue of violation of ethical considerations and professional responsibility in the US Justice Department. It examines the behavior of federal prosecutors who attempt to conceal information and evidence that is likely to mitigate the sentence. The paper uses the case of Lyons in examining the extent of the problem in…

  • Balance in the Administration of Justice and Security

    Description of how Evolution of justice and security in the 21st century balances rights and freedoms with caution and ample authority to protect the citizens, while respecting constitutional assurance concerning individual rights The kind of justice system in the 21st century has remarkably changed if it’s compared to other centuries owing to various factors like…

  • Political Science Today. Constitutions, Law and Justice

    Table of Contents Introduction Ethnic Conflict in Ethiopia Impact of Ethnic Conflicts to the Global Community Impacts of External Influence in Ethnic Conflicts Reference Introduction Ethnic conflicts can be defined as the disagreement between two or more assertive ethnological groups. Ethnic conflicts can be spread in various ways, such as diffusion and contagion. Diffusion occurs…

  • Public Defenders and the American Justice System

    According to the laywers.com (n.d.), a court is supposed to appoint a lawyer for a person who is unable to meet the expense of a lawyer. In this case, the appointed lawyer is called a public defender. Therefore, a public defender refers to a lawyer selected to represent individuals who are not able to afford…

  • The Conception of Justice in Plato’s “Republic”

    Introduction One of the pioneers of moral and political philosophy, Plato, has extensively elaborated on the conception of justice in his works. He provided a unique understanding of justice by analyzing it on the individual soul and social level. Although later philosophers have questioned its practicality, the audience should give Plato’s conception of justice due…

  • Restorative Justice: Principle

    Restorative justice advocates for repair and healing. Through restorative justice, the standard punishment is based on the extent of harm or damage caused rather than degree of the mistake committed. It holds three principles which are; the Principle of repair advocating for fair justice, restoration of the offended, offenders and society as a whole (all…

  • Social Justice, Education, and Critical Pedagogy

    Introduction Education helps in social and economic development and is significant for any political decision. Through education, academics can interact with people and develop creative solutions that help save the world. Praxis is a deliberative, responsible, human-moral action that involves wise judgment. The approach is the basis of creativity in the institutions of higher learning…

  • The Development of Juvenile Justice

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The Supreme Court has always been struggling with treating young criminals since it was considered that each person must be equal before the law regardless of age, status, and other aspects. Nonetheless, the courts argued that children are different from adults; thus, they should receive other…