Now that the four suspects are in custody, they all have been denied bail by the judge because of the seriousness of their offenses. During court, you hear one of the defendants state to his attorney that he feels he is being punished before conviction. You then discuss the situation with the prosecutor, and she mentions the Bell v. Wolfish case. She tells you to review the case and ensures you that their rights are not being violated. You decide to look up the case at your local law library. After reading the case, consider the following:
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
In your own words, provide a detailed summary of the case.
Choose 2 issues that were addressed in the case:
How do these issues apply to the current defendants in the scenario above? Explain in detail.
Does this change your thoughts on granting the offender's bond? Why or why not?
Are their constitutional rights being violated?
Discuss why you agree or disagree with the judge's opinion.
Be sure to use specific examples to support your response.