Ethics in Criminal Justice
Deliverable Length:1,000–1,250 wordsDetails:Weekly tasks or assignments (Individual or Group Projects) will be due by Monday and late submissions will be assigned a late penalty in accordance with the late penalty policy found in the syllabus. NOTE: All submission posting times are based on midnight Central Time.A powerful city court magistrate engages in a number of questionable activities while on duty. A list of some of the activities includes the following:Borrowing money from court employeesPublicly endorsing and campaigning for a candidate for judicial officeConducting personal business from the court chambersDirecting other business court employees to perform personal errands for him during court hoursShutting court down early to prevent defendant from filing pleadings in an ongoing caseTaking kickbacks from private juvenile detention facilities for locking more juveniles up on questionable chargesBanning one of the defense attorneys in a case from speaking during the trialJailing an entire courtroom because a cellphone went off during a proceeding, and no one came forward to accept responsibilitySuggesting to persons appearing before him to contribute to certain charities in lieu of paying finesUsing court employees to perform translating services for his mother’s day care businessAssignment GuidelinesIn 1,000–1,250 words, address the following:Which, if any, of these activities would be considered unethical? Why?Which of these activities, if any, would be considered ethical and acceptable? Why?Be sure to use any research or examples to support your arguments.Also be sure to address each of the above activities and explain whether or not you feel each is ethical or unethical.Taken together, would these actions warrant the judge’s being disciplined? Would it warrant the judge’s removal from office? Why or why not?Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.
