Violations of ethical behavior in the criminal justice

When we look at decision makers in violations of ethical behavior in the criminal justice
system to include law enforcement, corrections and the courts, what can result if the
watchers are violating what they are supposed to be preventing?
Instructions:
Review the videos and articles in the Readings and Resources section of Unit 5, then
answer:
• What did the Judge Stacie Hunter do in order to be brought before the court as a
defendant?
• Explain if this case was handled properly.
• There was a retrial on some of the charges. Explain if this was warranted in this
case.
• What ethical or unethical decisions were made that lead to this event?
• Explain if the court using it’s checks, and balances resolved the issue to your
satisfaction.
• Discuss the role that ethical misconduct plays within the legal system and the
implications of such misconduct.