On the other hand crimes like Rape, kidnapping, massive stealing, KILLING, drug transactions, and many others. ... The main purpose of sending people to jail is part of positive re-enforcement which can still be defined as punishment, so I don't see any need why the criminal record should be a hindrance to the person in concern. ...
One reason for the increased risk is that now probation is being granted to offenders whose criminal acts, prior records, and drug abuse histories are more serious (Petersilia & Turner, 1990). ... The prevalence of certain drugs on the streets, such as crack cocaine, has increased the potential for violence (Holden, 1989). ... In urban areas the officer may be making field contacts in crime-infested neighborhoods while, in more rural districts, the officer may be making contacts hours away from the nearest law enforcement assistance. ... In Colorado, as in many other states, th...
The main problem with this is that the government made strict punishment for crimes and then 90% of the time the punishments do not get enforced. ... The most controversial bargain is the fact bargain where they agree to change facts, like amount of drugs, in exchange for a guilty plea. ...
