The Criminal Justice System

Across the world, there are a great deal of people that are likely to become victims of offenses against themselves or their property. The criminal justice system is used to govern crimes and impose penalties on individuals that may violate laws. The criminal justice system is made up of different agencies that include: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Within this paper, I will discuss the roles of the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the criminal, and the victim and how victimization affects each role. Also, I will inform you about the goals of sentencing associated with each role. The goals of alternative sanctions will be discussed. I will also let u know what recommendations I have regarding victims’ rights.
The prosecutor’s role within the criminal justice is meaningful. According to "The National Center for Victims of Crime" (2012), prosecutors are lawyers who represent the state or federal government (not the victim) throughout the court process from the first appearance of the accused in court is acquitted or sentenced. Prosecutors must determine if they should pursue a case or drop the charges based on evidence that law enforcement provides. It is their duty to present evidence in court, question witnesses, and decide if they should negotiate a plea bargain with the defendant ("The National Center for Victims of Crime,”2012). Prosecutors cannot allow their personal belief to interfere with the case. Their main objective is to seek justice.
The role of the defense attorney is just as important. Unlike prosecutors, the defense attorney works for the accused. It is their duty to prove that the defendant is innocent. If they cannot prove innocence, they should present mitigating factors to get a ...

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The criminal justice system is necessary to society. Without it, there would not be any order. The criminal justice system restores and maintains justice. Everyone’s role is important in the criminal justice system. The prosecutor mainly pursues a case, the defense attorney defends the offender in the case, the victim reports the offense against them, and the criminal cooperates with the courts to get the least possible penalty. Alternative sanctions can help offenders by rehabilitation. The four individuals are vulnerable to victimization, hence each must play his/her role well with substantive evidence to ensure the objective of the achieved system. As stated before, the criminal justice is essential to society it protects innocent citizens and punishes those that do harm.