a) identify a criminal-justice event that occurred in the past 50 years and describe why this event is still relevant today.

 

 

Imagine yourself as a prosecutor; law enforcement presents you with an investigation involving a mother who left her baby in her car on a hot summer day.  After several hours, the baby was noticed by a passerby, and an ambulance was called.  Unfortunately, the baby died.  The mother told the police that she got distracted and simply forgot about her baby.  The police found no evidence that the mother purposely left her baby in the car.  As a prosecutor, you must decide whether to prosecute (punish) the mother.  Justify your decision to prosecute or not prosecute her for this incident.

1. Would you prosecute or not prosecute the mother?
2. Justify your decision using both Biblical wisdom and criminal-justice principles.

Many variables must be taken into account while making the choice whether or not to charge a mother in this situation. Scripture would instruct us to constantly defend the most vulnerable members of society and to extend compassion to those who have sinned. On the other hand, according to criminal-justice principles, we should only pursue someone if we have proof that they committed a crime, and if they are found guilty, we should punish them.

In this particular instance, I would not bring charges against the mother. Despite the fact that the infant died, it is unclear whether or not the mother was at fault. Although the mother may have been careless, this does not necessarily imply that she was guilty of a criminal offense. She has not provided any proof that she intentionally left her kid in the vehicle, and I believe it would be harsh to punish her in this manner.

Step-by-step explanation

It was a scorching day, and the mother forgot about her kid, who perished as a result. Even now, this incident is still significant since it is a case of criminal negligence in action. When a person's actions or lack to act cause the death or damage of another, this is referred to as criminal negligence. When the mother failed to provide enough care for her child, the child died. Prosecutors must determine whether or not to charge situations of criminal negligence, and they must base their choice on both Biblical wisdom and criminal-justice principles.

According to biblical wisdom, since the mother made a clumsy decision, we should not penalize her. According to the Bible, we should forgive those who have wronged us in whatever way (Matthew 6:14-15). According to criminal-justice principles, we should bring a lawsuit against the mother since her carelessness resulted in the death of her daughter. As part of their decision-making, prosecutors must use biblical wisdom as well as criminal-justice fundamentals.

It is ultimately decided that no charges against the mother would be filed. We should forgive her, even if her carelessness resulted in the death of another person.