Ethical Issues In The Criminal Justice System

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When looking at the criminal justice system, the belief is that in order for justice to occur an individual must pay for the crime they committed. This mindset has created a shift in the values related to the importance of a conviction, whether it is ethical or not. As society begins to unfold, situations transform from a black or white state to grey where ethical judgements are needed to decipher the multitude of morals, views, and opinions encompassed within. Ambiguous social questions arise as to the right or wrong action to take, this is referred to as ethical issues (Pollock, 2015). Ethical issues are difficult to fully comprehended and a prime example is if a conviction means justice for prosecutors. Having a false or simplistic idea

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