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"Mark Has Been Arrested for Theft of a Bottle Of aspirins From His Local Chemist" Describe the Pre-Trial Procedure and the Key Decisions That Must Be Made.
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"Mark Has Been Arrested for Theft of a Bottle Of aspirins From His Local Chemist" Describe the Pre-Trial Procedure and the Key Decisions That Must Be Made. The criminal justice process and police work is rooted in discretionary factors of the police officers. (Davis, Croall, Tyrer 1996: p106) The police are responsible for the important decisions made as to whether the suspect is to be prosecuted or diverted from the criminal justice process. Some of these decisions are influenced by the police occupational culture and the negative stereotypes of criminal behaviour. In addition, these prejudices can affect the decisions to arrest, charge and prosecute. After the decision to prosecute has been made the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) replace the role of the police and independently assess the prosecution decisions. Additional decisions about Mark's future will be made once he reaches the magistrates courts. This essay will explore the various pre-trial procedures...
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