Drug Courts were first put into effect to move cases from the correctional system into rehabilitation programs. The war on drugs led to an influx of drug offenders into the criminal justice system, so some change was needed. Drug courts are much different than regular courts. These courts help non-violent offenders recover from their addictions and help them become productive citizens in society. These courts are very unique in that the justice and treatment systems work together to help offenders
Lathe Family Case Study The following is a case study of the Lathe family who are experiencing co-occurring traumas that is affecting how the family function as a unit. Another staff member compiled the information used to complete this assessment with the assistance of mental health professionals, health care providers, court system personnel, and educators. Based on the information given, the Lathe children are not receiving the minimum requirements needed for care resulting in health and safety
over looked the impact that abortion had and still has on crime today. Before 1973 having an abortion was illegal, except when it was used to save the life of the mother. Abortion during that time was dangerous and expensive prohibiting women from receiving them, and birth control was not easily accessible. In the 1970s only New York, California, Washington, Alaska, and Hawaii made abortion legal and broadly available. On January 23,
right to be free from “cruel and unusual punishment” (U.S. Constitution. Art./Amend. VIII), a term which is not thoroughly described in the Constitution and is therefore up for interpretation by the court. Several of the First Amendment rights that are preserved in prison including sending and receiving letters, reading approved material, using the telephone, and visitation privileges. However, many of these rights are restricted or banned entirely if the prison sees danger in allowing access to the
pay compensation. However, this would not be the best solution in this case as the defamatory matters that were published are intentional. The Government Minister will not possibly accept offer of amendments as the defamatory action is already done and exposed to the public. A second solution mentioned is to challenge claims by showing elements of a defamation act are not met. It is not possible to use this defense in this case. The three essential elements of a defamation act such as the identification
woman would be better suited to judge a case of another woman, as she, the woman judge, would be able to better relate with women issues. Also, having judges from different ethnic and religious backgrounds would allow judges adjudicate on cases based on their background experiences. That is, when judges are appointed from the higher socio-economic background, they adjudication the case based on their experiences from their background. And, when it is a case with a defendant from an ethnic minority
offenders off the streets by imprisoning them longer so they do not continue presenting a threat against society. California’s “Three Strikes” law is the focus of much controversy because of the extensive sentencing they mandate. Some offenders receiving lengthy prison terms do not always commit violent or serious felonies, and subsequently enter claims for appeals based on violations of
take me to court one day. I was quite young to understand the legal jargon or concepts but was intrigued by the manner in which the proceedings were conducted. Being a debate enthusiast, I was captivated by the dignity and respect with which the litigators argued their case before the Judge. It was not exactly a life changing experience, but being in court and watching the lawyers argue with one another, had a profound effect on me. I knew then that I wanted to become a lawyer. Receiving a law degree
However, receiving education was not as easy as it is today due to the implementation of the segregation laws namely the Jim Crow Laws, that acted on the “separate but equal” doctrine which came about after the Plessy V. Ferguson case. The case concluded that “segregation was legal and constitutional as long as facilities were equal”. Throughout the United States, the Jim Crow
California as a strategic decision making in a pressured situation, this skill caught the attention of the Defense Department, and he received a job working for the Assistant Secretary of Defense, John McNaughton, in 1964 where he specialized in war studies and relations. During this time, he also met radio host Patricia Marx. Marx exposed him to the side of the war that he was not entirely familiar with. Beginning on their first date, Ellsberg started to attend anti-war activists’ protests and gathering