why do innocents end up in prison

why do innocents end up in prison


In “Why the Innocent End Up in Prison,” John Grisham presents a list to show why innocent people are convicted of serious crimes. The article reflects many of the challenges and opportunities of growth within the US prison system. Perhaps the most terrifying consideration is the one of those who are sent to death row based upon an unjust conviction (this has happened!). There are numerous ways to think about the issue. Listed below is a selection of acceptable research topics in this area: · Can the death penalty be seen as an act of revenge, not as a punishment? · The death penalty is more human than life imprisonment. · The negative sides of the death penalty. · Does the death penalty have a positive effect on crime rates? · Can capital punishment save the funds that are spent on the imprisoned? · Is the death penalty equal to murder? · How should capital punishment be performed? · There’s always a chance to execute an innocent person. How to solve this problem? · Death penalty in the religious context. · Examine the legislation of the countries where capital punishment is practiced. · The moral aspect of the death penalty. · Pros and cons of the death penalty. · Lifetime imprisonment is a better punishment for criminals. · Own attitude towards the death penalty. · It is better to keep ten criminals alive than to execute one innocent person. · Methods of performing capital punishment. · Evolution of the death penalty. · Analyze all the aspects of capital punishment in a selected country/state. · People who are considered to deserve capital punishment will never be rehabilitated in society. · How to deal with the chance of executing an innocent? · The effectiveness of the death penalty in preventing crimes. · Can capital punishment be seen as a violation of human rights? · Families of executed people: psychological context. · Capital punishment: an efficient means or a relic of history? · Death penalty as a method of intimidation in third-world countries. Please choose one of these topics and write a 3-4 page research paper demonstrating your persuasive stance. In order to be successful, please adhere to the following guidelines: · Use MLA standards of formatting · Complete a final draft that is 3-4 pages. · Use MLA formatting to include a minimum of 3 scholarly/peer reviewed sources (the Works Cited page is not considered one of the 3-4 pages). · Craft the essay using effective grammar, spelling, punctuation. DUE DATE: Sunday, November 7 by 11:59 pm EST. Good luck!