A COMMITTED CRIME

A Committed Crime



Abstract

This paper explains the rights of a defendant, the process of conviction and the pronouncement of a sentence in the modern Court of Law. It shall be working on a case study, extracted from a reputable news source. It will highlight all the process and investigations that will influence the final decision. It shall also come up with two sentences based on the collected evidence in court.

Table of Contents

A Committed Crime1

Abstract2

Introduction4

Discussion5

Arrest and Trial6

The Sentence8

Conclusion9

References10

Introduction

The modern code of law is written by all intents and purposes to be impartial and fair to both the defendant and the prosecutor. Since the ultimate objective is the prevalence of Justice, both parties are given equal credence and fair hearing. Rules and regulations have been established the respect the rights of the charged so that they are not exposed to any mistreatment or mis-conduct of the authorities. Similarly the authorities are also required to operate within a certain area of rules like respecting the charged party's right of silence, his supplication to searches, maltreatment during detention, etc.

The Court observes everyone “Innocent until proven guilty”. The victim, goes through a complex process of arrest, trial in court, deliverance of the charges, a chance to defend himself and lastly the delivery of a sentence in which can either be charged and penalized (from fine and community service, to lifelong imprisonment or even death by hanging).

“The Fourth Amendment states the right of the people to be secure in their persons

The Fifth Amendment dictates that no person shall have to answer for a crimes unless infront of a grand Jury or will be persecuted twice for the same crime (double jeopardy)

The Sixth Amendment states, all prosecutions, the accused has the right to appearing in court in the State where he has been penalized. He shall be informed why he is charged, convinced of his crime and free to bring witness to prove his innocence.

Finally, the Eighth Amendment states,

"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." . (retrieved from http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu)

Discussion

Afghan Family, Led by Father Who Called Girls a Disgrace, Is Guilty of Murder is the article of a homicide for 4 people, 3 teenage girls and a middle aged woman. Their bodies were found in the car submerged in a 19th Century Canal lock. The charges of these murders are laid on their family members, the father, brother and mother.

According to the Criminal Justice System, the police shall first obtain search warrants in context to the bodies. The car was found in the river the police would do some research on the background of the victims, identifying a number of potential people who might have murder motives against them. In the searches it was found the one of the three sisters had tried unsuccessfully to get herself and her sisters placed in foster care. She was in terror of her father and brother. This led to the researching of wiretaps and electronic surveillance of all the family ...