Inadequacy of Prosecution of Corporates and Executives

Inadequate Prosecution of Corporate and Executive Crimes

In most cases, corporate or executive crimes are prosecuted inadequately. The justice system usually does away with cases involving executives and corporates due to various reasons which this essay seeks to interrogate deeply.

Class as a Hindrance to Prosecution

One of the most critical factors that hinder prosecution of corporates and executives is class. In particular, as stated by Jeanne Flavin, all people are at the middle of multiple power intersections, privileges, and inequalities that are shaped by their gender, culture, class, race, and ethnicity. Individuals at the highest level of the social classes are wealthy and can manipulate others at the lower levels. That is the reason Rosa Lopez, a Salvadoran woman working as a housekeeper for O. J. Simpson’s neighbor, could not give the true testimony (Barak, Leighton, & Flavin, 2010). The society fears the influence of the rich people since they have resources to do anything when it comes to protecting their reputation and that of their families. Similarly, the justice system is easily manipulated by these individuals due to their connections with influential people.

Increasing Caseloads in the Justice System

The other reason behind the inadequate prosecution of corporates or executives is the increasing caseloads in the justice system. In reality, the government has been spending more money in the criminal justice system since some cases take an extended period to be solved (Mauer, 2006). For this reason, judges do not rely on proper investigations in cases involving executives since these individuals have power and money to manipulate senior leaders in the judicial system. In that case, wealthy people are charged heavy fines in exchange for their freedom and case termination. Generally, case tradeoffs hinder effective prosecution of corporates or executives.

Conclusion

To sum up, the modern justice system as it stands cannot prosecute corporate or executives. The society fears wealthy people which make it hard for judges to pronounce the proper sentences. Moreover, due to increased caseloads, the judicial system charge convicted influential people heavy penalties and eventually terminates their cases silently without adequate prosecution.

References

Barak, G., Leighton, P. & Flavin, J. (2010). Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Rowmann & Littlefield Publishers.

Mauer, M. (2006). Race to Incarcerate. New York, NY: The New Press.