ipl-logo

Pros And Cons Of Larcensy

381 Words2 Pages

Introduction After the occurrence of a sequence of larceny in the neighborhood my boss decided to post a rather disturbing sign in the window. The sign states, “Any officer of the law who shoots and kill one of these criminals will receive a $5,000 reward.” When I first saw the sign, I laughed and thought to myself, “that ought to keep those crooks away.” Later on in the day I changed my position about the statement. I began wondering if there were any laws against posting such a statement. Also, how would the consumers respond to the sign? So, I decided to address my concerns with my boss. In this document I will explain the pros and cons of keeping the sign up, including the possible effects it would have on customer relationships. I will also discuss how I will present my concerns to the boss. Finally, I will explain what I would do in this situation if I was in charge. …show more content…

An uneducated and unsophisticated criminal may become apprehensive after reading the sign, convinced he would veritably be killed if caught by the police. An educated criminal knows it’s unlawful for a police officer to kill anyone without probable danger to their own life. Furthermore, let’s consider the possible reaction of our customers. Numerous consumers may read the sign and find it humorous, while others may perceive it as a precarious place to

Show More
Related
1346 Words | 6 Pages

Florida courts are plagued with too many people appointed or elected who are entrusted with the sole responsibilities of doing out justice in their public official capacity, who often times suffer from the common syndrome of lacking the ability to separate the administration of justice from the imbuing of their very own interest and passion. Court Judges, prosecutors, and even law enforcement officers very often cannot resist the urge to impart their very own passions and interest into the administration of justice. Far too often an individual’s social, background, and even financial status plays a significant role into the courts official’s decisions and administration of justice. The decision to impose a stiff penalty as oppose to showing

Read More
1119 Words | 5 Pages

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

Read More
543 Words | 3 Pages

Frank Trippett, in his excerpt from “A Red Light for Scofflaws”, claims that these days, every law-abiding citizen commits crimes no matter how big or how small. First, he provides general facts about the average citizen and what they do that goes against the law. He continues by stating that more and more people are becoming criminals by their actions. Trippett’s goal is to inform the public that whether a bank is being robbed or trash is being thrown out the window, it is still a crime. The author asserts an informative and knowledgeable tone for anyone who may think the word “crime” only has a strong meaning when it is related to a life-threatening or dangerous act.

Read More
1016 Words | 5 Pages

This is not the only step a hit man or woman must take in order to be a profitable killer. Money is one of the main motives for a hit man. Murderers make a living by receiving money for each “job” accomplished. The agreement

Read More
626 Words | 3 Pages

This paper is about the 1998-2004 trial in Oklahoma, which has stirred controversy over the course of many years thus far. Richard Glossip, a hotel worker at the Best Budget Inn was convicted of first degree murder by the Oklahoma County District Court for the alleged murder of his boss, Barry Van Treese on January 7, 1997. The case was heavily based off a testimony by Justin Sneed, a co-worker of Glossip. Sneed confessed he “committed the murder, but was paid to do so”. Sneed also confessed the amount of money to murder Van Treese which was 10,000$ USD.

Read More
503 Words | 3 Pages

When a corporation ignores safety protocol and a building fire kills its employees as a result, we don’t call that murder. Yet, all of those scenarios result in death. The people committing these horrendous acts are not punished like criminals because we don’t see their actions as crimes. They are seen as unfortunate side effects of progress, or “just the way things are.” The text begs you to look at your ideas about crime and to see them as distorted by the media, by our own bias, and by the justice system’s history of dealing with

Read More
1586 Words | 7 Pages

The criminal justice system may be more corrupt than the people who fill our prisons. It is amazing to see the many ways that certain parts of society actually benefit from the current system we support. This book,The Rich Get Richer and The Poor Get Prison, by authors Jeffrey Reiman and Paul Leighton, has open my eyes to a very corrupt idealism. They are very precise in their supporting examples as well by walking the reader through each step and analogy.

Read More
631 Words | 3 Pages

Third, crimes are more effectively prevented by the certainty of punishment—not by the severity of punishment. Jefferson’s proposed bill, the “Bill on Crimes and Punishments,” for a more humanitarian

Read More
556 Words | 3 Pages

This theory was established to prevent more serious crime from occurring over time. This article examined the effects of the Broken Windows Policing Approach involving these following topics under the direction of Bill Bratton’s Tenue: implementations, success, and failures. It also demonstrates whether or not the “Broken Windows Effect” has a minimal impact on the crime rate throughout the Bill Bratton’s era and did he remained “an exemplar of “good ‘broken windows’ practice” during his two-year stretch as NYPD commissioner under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. Based on this concept, the New York City Police Department implemented a “zero tolerance” policy for policing petty

Read More
570 Words | 3 Pages

Americans in our world today believe that “ minor” laws do not mean anything, but it is the “minor” laws that lead you to be a real criminal or lawbreaker. Frank Trippett argues in his passage, A Red Light for Scofflaws, that scofflaws should be stopped and be shown that a minor law is just as important as a violent crime. The author supports his argument by giving reasoning why people would think minor laws are not a huge deal. The author’s purpose is to show the reader that any laws against littering, speeding, or noise pollution should be serious and not treated by scofflaws. The author creates an objective tone for the people who are interested in any law-and-order.

Read More
174 Words | 1 Pages

While some of the criminals they caught had their ¨careers” ended by a government-issued gun… many, (including the notorious Louis Buchalter) were fully processed by the agency. Not only did catching these famous gangsters help cut down on crime and save lives, but it also helped clear

Read More
2040 Words | 9 Pages

Introduction Did you know “About 10,000 people in the United States may be wrongfully convicted of serious crimes each year, a new study suggests (Spring & Huff, n.d.). ” The results are based on a survey of 188 judges. Can you imagine being incarcerated for a crime you had nothing to do with?

Read More
993 Words | 4 Pages

The US abides by the motto of “Tough on Crime.” Citizen and political leaders believe that by employing incarceration as a persistent threat it will invite people to conform to social norms and discourage in engaging in illegal behavior. Although data shows that high incarceration in neighborhoods results in a future increase in crime. The perpetuation and reasons of mass incarceration come from prejudice ideologies and attitudes that are ingrained into the fabric of society. People of color are targeted, arrested, and punished for crimes.

Read More
2685 Words | 11 Pages

Public order crimes are acts considered illegal because they do not conform to society’s general ideas of normal social behavior and moral values (Siegel, 2000). Public order crimes are viewed as harmful to the public good or harmful and disruptive to a community’s daily life (Siegel, 2000). Some public order crimes are considered very serious, others are legal in some places and at sometimes and others are illegal at other times and in other places (Sage, n.d., p. 218). It is thought that allowing or ignoring public order offenses can only lead to more serious crimes it signals the community that nobody cares (Sage, n.d., p. 218). Public order crimes cause great debate.

Read More
1692 Words | 7 Pages

Criminology Case Study: Meredith Kercher Name Academic Institution Author Note Class Professor Date TABLE OFCONTENTS1 CASE/OFFENDER 3 OFFENSE/CRIME 4 MOTIVATIONS/BACKGROUND 4 THEORY 5 VICTIMS 6 COSTS 7 ADJUDICATION/DISPOSITION (PROSECUTION/SENTENCING) 7 CONCLUSION 8 REFERENCES 10 Criminology Case Study: Meredith Kercher

Read More

More about Pros And Cons Of Larcensy

Related Topics

Open Document