The branches of the criminal justice system work together to maintain a civil society. Enforcing laws, charging and trying offenders, and dictating punishment must coexist to safeguard the public. Without any one of them, the system would crumble.
But if you were to look at each branch of the criminal justice system individually, which one would hold the greatest power? For this Discussion, you share your perspective on power in the criminal justice system
Post a response to the following:
Who has the most power in the criminal justice system—police, prosecutor, or magistrate?
Using the resources found under the Learning Resources for this week, provide two examples to support your response.
Should the power held by the role you identified be shifted to another role? Explain why or why not.