In todays justice system probation is the most commonly used type of punishment. Many people argue that probation is just a mild slap on the wrist. Others think that this is very good for the offenders as well as the government in that the government isnt losing money sending people to jail for small crime. How do you think probation stands?
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I don't really have too much of an opinion on this issue, but I do have a little to say.
I think probation works with the smaller crimes, like shoplifting or whatever. It'll show the people that they can't get away with it, and no need to go to court or jail, what have you.
I think it's probation after someone commits a bad crime that doesn't work. Someone who does a big crime isn't going to care about slap on the wrist, they'll just wait and do something again.
My knowledge on the justice system is extremely limited, so if some of this is wrong I apologize, and I did use some extreme examples to get my point across.
Blake Widmer
Probation works for the smaller crimes. I think it is a good punishment for them because it shows they will have to pay for what they do even if it is small. Probation teaches people they can't get away with as much as what they thought they could. In my opinion, I believe it helps. I know a couple of my friends who have had to serve probation because of getting caught drinking under the age and they claim they won't do it again because they don't want to have to go through probation and they have the fear of facing a much larger crime. I do believe probation does the job for the younger kids and it gets the point across to not do it again.
Lance Hanmer
I think it all depends on the crime and person who commits the crime. For most criminals probation is another chance to make good on the bad they have done. The sad thing, the probation officers are overwhelmed with cases, they can't keep track of everyone. My brother has been on probation for a year. He was to get counseling, get a job, and go to classes. He has violated his probation from day one. I called his probation officer to find out why he hasn't done anything with him, he apologized for placing him on the back burner. The probation officer took action the same day, arresting him for violation. Some people think it would be wrong for me to report my brother, but you don't understand the situation. He doesn't have a long criminal history, because he steals from family. My mom and grandma will never press charges, so he continues to do what he does best; stay an unemployed addict.
I support probation, however I feel there should be more initiative to force those who are constantly violating their orders.
Cheri A
Probation is a good thing to enforce. However its effect on the person getting it is not really much of a punishment to them. Probation officers don't visit the person all the time they come at certain times, and that isn't a lot. The only thing i would think as a barrier on the person would be to call in at a certain time but even after checking in they could still leave. House arrest is more effective because at all times the officer would know where the person is.
Oshawa Wardlow
I myself never experienced probation, but I look at it and thing its a good chance for some people to get a second chance at life. When people are in jail all they could think about is their freedom; what they should've, would've, and could've done with their lives. Sometimes probation can also become a bad thing. Some people might think their to free even though they are going to get some freedom soon or later. Somtime it all depends on how punishing the probation can be.
WILLIE TANNER
I think in todays justice system i think people are given the right amount of chances to turn there life around. It is not on a first offense they are spending monts on end in jail for something. I think the people that are making these wrong decisions need to realize that they need to shape up and get on the right foot. Even though my knowledge of the justice system is very limited i think i have a pretty good idea what is going on. and if people want to go to jail for a long time then let them go our Country will be a lot better off.
Phillip Poppe
Probation: To allow a person convicted of a crime to obstain possible jail time in exchange for their committment to follow the restrictions of probation. Probation is like lottery, you play your cards right, you can win, if not, you take the risk of violating your probation, paying for your probation plus restution, court fee's and doing time of your deferred sentence, because of your violation.
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