Mike Anderson Case Paper

Mike Anderson was sentenced to 13 years in prison but was never called to serve his sentence. Now 13 years later on the date he is set to be released they realize their mistake and arrest him. It is now in the hands of the judge wither or not Mike will be forced to serve his sentence. Using the eight key questions we will make the right decision on whether or not to incarcerate Mike.

In Mike Anderson’s case, he had committed a serious crime, a crime that is thought by the FBI to occur frequently, be widespread and to do the most harm. Due to robbery being a serious crime the judge that heard Mike’s case had sentencing guidelines that help provide guidance for the judge about sentences for convicted offenders, making them more uniformed based

The question you need to ask is his character now someone you would send to prison? Mike’s been a model citizen since the accident putting him jail will only undo all his hard work and rehabilitation. Father, coach, business man What would have happened if mike did go to jail? If mike went to jail he wouldn’t have his four kids, he wouldn’t have his business and he wouldn’t be coaching soccer. Think about all the good he did, he created life, helped repair and create carpentry and gave back to his community. Does the fact that he didn’t do more than tell his lawyer about the fact he hasn’t been summoned say something about his character. Would you have done more if you where him?

Is the fact that justice system made a mistake something that Mike needs to pay for, is that fair? Is it fair that other’s loved ones had to serve their sentences but Mike doesn’t? Is wouldn’t be fair to his family that he got taken away. Would his family be able to live off one paycheck? It wouldn’t be fair that the justice system now decides to act on his

Does Mike have a responsibility to turn himself in? Did mike uphold his end of the deal by waiting to be summoned and informing his lawyer about the situation. Does the lawyer he told have a responsibility to tell the court about the mistake? Mike also has a responsibility to the soccer team he coaches and to his clients. The judge is responsible for upholding the law while protecting the rights of those involved. The judge is an authority who acts according to the law. The judge in this case doesn’t have any precedent to follow when making this ruling. The law expects you to pay for your crimes but is there a time limit to when they can call you to do so? It is up to the judge to determine what the law is saying. The justice system another authority, also is the reason he isn’t in prison. The justice system is responsible for the error, they should be responsible for the effects of their