CRIMINAL JUSTICE

 

This week, you will research an article related to discrepancy and the court system, and it will help you prepare for your Wk 4 – Signature Assignment: Race and Ethnicity in the Courts and Correctional System presentation. Change and sentence discrepancies between individuals of varying socioeconomic backgrounds are concerns when it comes to race and the court system. 

Research the Brock Turner and Corey Batey cases and their sentences for background information.

Research 1 article that discusses an issue or concern related to the sentencing of someone who committed a crime.

Write a 500- to 700-word summary in which you: 

• Explain the crime that was committed and the sentence the individual was given.
• Describe the person’s racial and ethnic background.
• Explain the issue or concern related to the court’s sentence for the crime.
• Provide data as to why there is an issue with the sentence.

Cite sources to support your assignment.

Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. 

Submit your assignment.