Discuss the five rationales or justifications for criminal punishment. Which rationale do you believe the United States is now using? Why do you believe the present scheme of punishment is successful or not?
Principles of Criminal Justice 1. The prosecutor has almost sole discretion of whether or not to pursue a prosecution against a party. What factors does a prosecutor consider in order to make a decision to prosecute or not? Are these factors controlled or governed by the Bill of Rights? How? 2. Discuss the five rationales […]