Study & Research Criminal Justice

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Does the Criminal Justice System Need Reform?

Chapter Preface

The Grand Jury System Needs Reform

The Grand Jury System Does Not Need Reform

All Accused Criminals Are Entitled to a Robust Defense

Lawyers Are Not Obligated to Defend Guilty Clients

Terrorists Should Be Tried in a Military Tribunal

Terrorists Should Be Tried in the Criminal Justice System

The Juvenile Justice System Discriminates Against Minorities

The Juvenile Justice System Does Not Discriminate Against Minorities

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 2: Is the Prison System Effective?

Chapter Preface

Prisons Are Responsible for the Drop in Crime Rates

Factors Other than Prison May Be Responsible for the Drop in Crime Rates

Drug Courts Reduce Recidivism

Drug Courts Are Counterproductive

Prisons Should Rehabilitate Inmates

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 3: Should Sentencing Laws Be Reformed?

Chapter Preface

Three-Strikes Laws Should Be Reformed

Three-Strikes Laws Should Not Be Reformed

Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished

Capital Punishment Should Not Be Abolished

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Are Ineffective in the War Against Drugs

Mandatory Minimum Sentences Are Effective in the War Against Drugs

Periodical Bibliography

Chapter 4: What Rights Should Be a Part of the Criminal Justice System?

Chapter Preface

A Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment Is Necessary

A Victims’ Rights Constitutional Amendment Is Unnecessary

The Miranda Warning Impedes Law Enforcement

The Miranda Warning Should Not Be Abolished

The Exclusionary Rule Impedes Justice

The Exclusionary Rule Should Not Be Abolished

Periodical Bibliography

For Further Discussion

Chapter 1

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Organizations to Contact

Bibliography of Books

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Study & Research Criminal Justice

This Study Guide consists of approximately 173 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Criminal Justice.