#justice-system

In the United States, hate crimes are considered to be serious offenses that are punished harshly by the justice system. Hate crimes are defined as...    Read more

The U.S. Sentencing Commission is an independent agency within the judicial branch of the federal government. Its primary role is to establish...    Read more

Victim rights are an essential part of the criminal justice system. Victims of crimes have specific rights that are separate from the rights of the...    Read more

Racial biases can have a significant impact on the functioning of the justice system, affecting every stage of the criminal justice process from...    Read more

When a police officer fatally shoots someone in the line of duty, it is the criminal justice system’s responsibility to determine if the shooting was...    Read more

The courts in the United States have played an important role in protecting social rights. Social rights refer to the right to access basic...    Read more

White-collar crime refers to nonviolent offenses that are committed by individuals or businesses with the goal of financial gain. This can include...    Read more

The U.S. justice system has a specific set of laws and procedures in place for cases involving terrorism. When an act of terrorism occurs, law...    Read more

Plea bargaining is a common practice in criminal court proceedings where a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or...    Read more

The U.S. Probation Office plays an important role in the federal justice system. The office provides investigative and supervisory services to assist...    Read more