What are the inherent tensions or conflicts between the rights of the criminal and the rights of society at large? Should the use of capital punishment be reconsidered? Defend your answer
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain the rights of those accused of crimes, including the American system of innocent until proven guilty, Miranda rights, and jury trials.
2. Explain the creation of the penal code and the responsibility to enforce it and protect society from offenses.
3. Indicate how rights of the accused may present difficulties for prosecutors while overzealous prosecution can lead to violations of rights of the accused.
4. Explain protections against cruel and unusual punishment under the U.S. Constitution.
5. State and defend a position regarding capital punishment.
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