2007-08-01 13:29:11 · 19 answers · asked by ally 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
No then I have to deal with them again.
2007-08-01 13:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Steven C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It takes away discretion from the court system and puts the common law in legislation. It eliminates circumstances where a jury system isn't even needed. The jury is nothing more than a formality. They don't really have to hear a case. If it's illegal by the book then it's as if the prosecutor has a head start. The person is going to be sentenced first and needs a lawyer that can reverse the sentence. Except, there is no way to do that,
2016-05-20 04:07:59 · answer #2 · answered by beth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For some, imprisonment is the only way to get rehabilitated.
2007-08-01 13:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by cassandra_sd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, it would depend on the crime. In all seriousness, many people who should serve time are given the option of rehab. to avoid going to jail. In certain situations, rehab.is justified. But, let's face it., there are many crimes that are committed that definitely, warranted jail time. So, yes, mandatory imprisonment is more of a deterrent vs.rehab.and should be instituted with specific criminal acts.
2007-08-01 14:33:42 · answer #4 · answered by Ruth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
Rehabilitation requires effort on the part of the convicted. If the person doesn't want to change then rehab doesn't work. Incarceration gets the criminal out of society so that they can't commit anymore crimes for some specified period of time.
Incarceration isn't pleasant. It is hoped that when the convicted is released s/he will avoid committing more crimes that will result in another incarceration. In that sense, incarceration is a form of rehab. It works as well as any other form of rehab -- high recitivism rate.
2007-08-01 13:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on the crime. Would you trust Charles Manson if he says he was rehabilitated? How about Jeffery Dahlmer if he was still alive?
2007-08-01 13:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by KD7ONE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rehabilitation has failed over and over again. As far as it being better, I'd like to say yes, but the reality is no.
2007-08-01 13:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Glen B 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the crime. Some criminals are beyond rehabilitation.
2007-08-01 13:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by old-bald-one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The U.S. already imprisons too many of its citizens, and the increase has been due to poorly though out laws regarding the "war on drugs."
2007-08-01 13:32:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Best part of rehab you may run into the cop who locked you up to begin with.
2007-08-01 15:16:16 · answer #10 · answered by Robert G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For WHAT? For a first time drug offense, probably. For a serial killer, no. For the billions of things in between, it depends.
2007-08-01 14:38:56 · answer #11 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋