Tearing the tag off the mattress :Why over-criminalization is an escalating epidemic
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- Abstract.
- Introduction.
- History of over criminalization.
- Scale of over criminalization.
- Possible solutions for over criminalization.
- Recommended policy action.
- Conclusion.
Abstract
Many law scholars and experts in the area of law and society can argue and disagree on many different issues. However, many can also agree on one thing and that is that the justice system suffers because of over criminalization. With outdated offenses, too many laws, and new crimes appearing, criminal law is expanding rapidly and is more than our justice system can handle. The worst thing is that criminal law keeps expanding rather than contracting and as a result American citizens receive harsh punishments for crimes that are not traditionally criminal and often fall in the category of "victimless crimes." Sometimes criminal intent is not required for committing these crimes which clearly goes against the legal code of our society. As a result, our jails are full, costing taxpayers billions. Also, millions of Americans are becoming white collar criminals.
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