Week 6 Discussion: 2nd Ethics and the Courts Case Study

Select a case study from the Ethics and The Courts section of Case Studies in Criminal Justice Ethics. Discuss the case, using one ethical system and one concept of justice. Select a different case study than you have used previously. To the extent possible, select a different ethical system and concept of justice than you have used previously. The more you practice discussing different ethical systems and different concepts of justice, the stronger your ethical framework will be.

Identify the facts, including all parties involved. Indicate the rights and responsibilities of each party.
Identify relevant values, concepts, social constraints, and any additional information necessary for an accurate understanding of the case.
Identify all possible ethical dilemmas for each party involved.
Decide what is the most immediate ethical issue facing the decision-making individual.
Describe one ethical system and apply it to this case.
Describe one concept of justice and apply it to this case.
Resolve the ethical or moral dilemma by using the ethical system and concept of justice you described.
Use evidence from the text, lecture, or outside sources to support your claims.