write 400–600
words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and
comments. Be substantive and clear and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Judge James Shoreman
is up for reelection in 2 months. He has a full docket on Monday morning. Two
of the individuals on this docket are Thomas J. Catalano and Abdul Hussein
Jabari.
Mr. Catalano has been
charged with involuntary manslaughter. His prior record consists of breaking
and entering, assault on a police officer, and possession of narcotics. Mr.
Catalano has a “high-priced” lawyer with the discretionary funds for an
additional investigation. Mr. Catalano has a wife and two children. He has been
employed for 5 years for the local banking institution. Mr. Catalano has
received a 10-year probation sentence with the stipulation that if he violates
this probation, he will serve the remainder of the sentence in the state
prison.
Mr. Jabari has been
charged with the distribution of a controlled substance (prescription drugs).
His prior record consists of possession of narcotics and falsification of
identity. Mr. Jabari has a court-appointed lawyer who is on the pro
bono list maintained by the judge. His funds are limited but the
Muslim community has rallied to his financial aid, and there have been
demonstrations at the courthouse. Mr. Jabari has a wife and three children. He
has been employed for 8 years as the chief chef at a local restaurant. Mr.
Jabari has received 7 years in the state prison, without the possibility
of good time.
Looking at the family
situations, the employment situations, and community support, give a
reason why you think the judge would render such decisions.
How could the judge support his
decisions?
Do you think he showed any type
of bias? Why or why not?
If he did, what form of bias?
Could the demonstration have
had an adverse effect upon the sentencing? How? Why?
find 2 examples in which
minorities were sentenced unfairly.
Explain the reasoning behind
this sentencing and determine if the sentences were fair or biased.
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