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My Major In Criminal Justice

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There are many career paths to take in the criminal justice field. Each career goes into the three branches of the criminal justice field: law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Which goes into the criminal justice majors: police detective, prosecutor, defense attorney, police officer, state trooper, FBI agent, and forensics science. Although, there are many more majors in the criminal justice field to choose from. My main three majors: forensic science, police detective, and FBI agent. I never had my mind set on one specific major until I lost my older brother. The reason for that is because I would want to be able to help those in need of justice for their lost ones. Some may think “What does losing your brother have anything to do with your career major?” To be completely honest, when something tragic happens in your life; it takes a big toll on your life. In my case, going through this process with the courts and detectives, it is extremely hard to comprehend everyt...
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What is Criminal Justice?

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Everyone has their own definition of the criminal justice system. Some may not agree with other peoples definition. For instances, someone may say the criminal justice system is a system that is messed up and has a lot of problems and they do not do their job right. While someone else may say the exact opposite. The definition of the Criminal Justice System according to google is the system of the law enforcement that is directly involved in apprehending, prosecuting, defending, sentencing, and punishing those who are suspected or convicted of criminal offenses. Although it is what the criminal justice system is but many have their own definition of the criminal justice system. My definition of the criminal justice system is a system of justice when a crime is committed and police officers make an arrest and investigators observe the scene and then evidence gets sent to the prosecutors as well the charge that should be charged, and they make the decision of what the criminal s...
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Roles of The Criminal Justice System

There are many positions in the criminal justice field, more than people may think because they all work together in different ways during the process of going through a case. Individuals who go into the criminal justice field have their mind set on one specific position. People chose that position because it is something that interest them or it is something that they have encountered at some point in life. In the article, The Criminal Justice System, Tirado states that “The criminal justice system is the set of agencies and processes establishment by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws” (Tirado). The set of agencies that work together in the criminal justice system help one another to gather evidence when the law is broken by individuals or a group. The different type of positions in the criminal justice system are law enforcement officers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and correction officers to name a few which work directly insi...
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When a Crime is Committed

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There are many steps that are involved when going through the process of when a crime is taken place depending on the type of crime. There are many challenges to face going through this process. These are the main steps that are taken place when it comes down to when a crime is committed. The first that will happen is the initial investigation. Which is when the crime is investigated by the law enforcement agency. The second step is the formal charge and procedure. Which is when a prosecutor will file a direct complaint or get a grand jury indictment. The third step is the initial appearance. Which is when the defendant goes before a judge and the judge informs the defendant what they are being accused of. The fourth step the arraignment. Which is when the defendant is informed of the charges against them. The fifth step is the status conference. Which is when the defendant and the prosecutor get together and see if they can reach a plea agreement. The sixth step is ...
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The Reason I Chose the Criminal Justice Field

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For my last post I talked about me choosing to go into the Criminal Justice field, although my story was for Family Law. Which criminal and family law are two total opposite careers but do have some similarities. I talked about the crime shows that I would watch that made me want to go into the criminal justice field. Although, that was not my focused career until almost one year ago. Almost one year ago I lost my older brother, It was the hardest thing that I have and will ever go through. Still till this day I do not believe my brother is not here, as crazy as that may sound. It feels like he is out with his friends or with his girlfriend. It was not only hard for me but for my family and my mom especially. My brother was murdered. I can not get into detail because we are in the process with the courts to get justice for my brother. Therefore, going through this horrible tragedy made me want to help others overcome a tragedy they may be facing. Although, I do not wish ...
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My Story

Growing up crime shows have always interested me. I liked watching Criminal Minds, Law & Order Special Victims Unit, and Blue Bloods. They are very interesting to watch and you learn a lot from watching them. My parents got divorced when I was young and we were in and out of the courts constantly because of my step dad making accusations against my mom. My step dad even tried to have me and my brothers go against my mom and would brainwash us with lies. As time went by we started to realize all he was doing and that he was telling lies just because he had anger and hate against my mom because she had found someone else. He took it out on us, he was never their as a father figure for us, he was just there because he was getting child support money from my mom. As young as I was I learned a lot from how the courts work and paperwork that was needed to be filled out and getting an attorney and the cost it takes. My mom got full custody of me and my brothers after years of having to d...
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