There are six main forms of punishment that are commonly used in the criminal justice system: incarceration, probation, parole, restitution, community service, and capital punishment. Incarceration is the most common form of punishment for serious crimes. Those who are convicted of a crime may be sentenced to serve time in prison. The length of the … Read more
I had the opportunity to visit a district court felony trial and a justice court misdemeanor DUI. These two courts were very different from start to finish from the atmosphere, length of the case, and how the lawyers acted. Stepping into each of these courtrooms was like stepping into two different worlds. While the proceedings … Read more
The criminal justice system in England and Wales is formulated on the basis of some basic aims and targets. The main target of this system is to reduce the prevalence of crime and ensure the speedy trial of the culprits. The main steps involved in the criminal justice system include the policing, court trial and … Read more