How Do You Apply Fairness To The Concept Of Criminal Justice?
A judge, a lawyer, a law enforcement officer, and a layperson all have an interest in the issue of fairness in criminal justice. Judges need to apply fairness. Lawyers want to ensure that their clients receive fair rulings. Law enforcement officers need to apply fairness when investigating crimes, and laypeople would like to be treated fairly within the criminal justice system. All these people are in luck, because the Constitution seeks to apply fairness in criminal matters. Consider the following situations in the light of the Due Process Clause of the Constituion. The Due Process Clause provides that no person may be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of the law. Determine whether a deprivation of life, liberty or property occurred. Determine what process is due. Consider this law enforcement example. During the interrogation of someone arrested, the arrested person requests an attorney, but the police officer ignores his request and continues questioning. Ask
