CRM 1300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 17: Ronnie Lee Gardner, Homicide, American Bar Association
18 Sep 2016
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Their adversary system is a prosecutor and defense attorney which are said to vigorously contest the evidence at a trial refereed by a judge, is largely a myth. Normal crimes and the fate of poor defendants. David sudnow developed the concept of the normal crime involving poor defendants. Prosecutors, the courtroom work group, and plea bargaining. Courtroom work group: consisting of all three parties realizing its best for everyone to get through the case as fast as possible. Several elements make up a case: a serious offence, an injured victim, strong evidence, the defendants use of a weapon, defendants with serious prior records, a stand up victim. If a victim doesn"t fit these prosecutors often drop the charges altogether or reduce them as part of a plea bargain. Durkheim thought punishment reinforced social stability by clarifying social norms and uniting conventional society against the deviants who are punished.
