Due Process vs Crime Control Models of Justice

Authors

Abigail Hayes, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow
Tamara Lynn, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Classification

Non-empirical Undergraduate

Abstract

Criminologists argue whether the U.S. justice system operates from a model of due process or crime control. As American citizens, the Constitution ensures that we have due process rights when faced with a criminal trial, including but not limited to protection from unreasonable search and seizure; a fair and speedy trial before a jury of our peers; and protection from self-incrimination. In contrast, crime control efforts often supersede these due process rights through plea-bargaining, in addition to other practices. This research evaluates the due process versus crime control models of justice to determine which approach is most evident in today’s criminal justice practices, and which is most appropriate to ensure justice.

Department/Program

Criminal Justice

Submission Type

online only poster

DOI

10.58809/PXAC1366

Date

4-22-2020

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Hayes, Abigail and Lynn, Tamara (2020) "Due Process vs Crime Control Models of Justice," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2020, Article 31.
DOI: 10.58809/PXAC1366
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2020/iss2020/31