CJA 498 Module 5 Assignment 1 LASA 2 Centervale’s
Citizens Fear of Crime
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The murder of Jones sent shock waves through the city of Centervale. Jason Rivers was
convicted of second-degree murder and was sentenced to six years in prison.
In a strange twist of fate, the state legislature created a new law that addressed multiyear
prison sentences, as the state legislature struggled to meet budgetary constraints, by releasing
offenders who serve half their sentence if the offenders had no infractions within ninety days of
the time they come up for release. Rivers was released after serving three and half years in
prison. Unfortunately, within weeks, Rivers brutally assaulted an elderly female in an attempted
robbery and his parole was revoked.
The case of Rivers has become the "poster child" for opponents of the new legislation who
argue that criminal justice research shows offender recidivism rates are very high for violent
offenders. On the other hand, proponents of the new legislation stand on the claim that Rivers
is a victim because he did not have adequate programming available to him during his youth
that would have steered him clear of criminal behavior; he should be given alternative
sanctions to address his issues.
Citizens of Centervale approach the mayor and other city officials with concerns about how the
police department operates in Centervale. Some of the citizens want a transparent police
department and more stringent background checks before officers are hired. This move comes
on the heels of the former detective whose off-duty behavior was brought to the forefront
during the murder trial of Rivers.