In comparing Packer’s crime control and due process models the most notable difference is the way in which defendant are handled once in the court process (Bohm & Haley, 2011). In the due process model, the defendant is presumed innocent until they have had a trial and proven not only factually guilty but also legally guilty. In the crime control process, the defendant is presumed guilty and given a plea bargain to forego having a trial.
In comparing the two models to determine which process is more equipped to deter criminal activity, I have determined the crime control model is more effective. The crime control model relies upon the law enforcement officers to do a thorough investigation and obtain all the facts that prove the suspect's guilt prior to filing the charges against them (Bohm & Haley, 2011). Once the suspect enters the court system the evidence and facts are strong enough that a trial is unnecessary, consequently, the defendant is more apt to accept a plea bargain entering a guilty plea. In the due…show more content… 17). The concept of the crime control model is a clear definition of the crime committed and a detailed sentence that will be carried out in a uniform manner for each like case, expediting the adjudication process of each case (Bohm & Haley, 2011). In the crime control model, plea bargaining is used to finalize cases quickly which allows for justice to be carried out in a timely manner eliminating challenge and appeal. The due process model, reviews each case separately and treats each crime as individually as each defendant and is referred to by Packer as “obstacle course justice” (Bohm & Haley, 2011, p. 18). The due process model is not an efficient form of justice due to the length of trials moreover creates an avenue for appeal if the defendant is found guilty which prolongs the finality of the
