Do you think juries are biased against homosexuals? Consider juries in different cities, states, and communities.

Prosecution of Hate Crimes

First one: Juries and Homosexuals

Do you think juries are biased against homosexuals? Consider juries in different cities, states, and communities. What do you think about the homosexual advance theory – should offenders’ responsibility be reduced for the crime they committed if the victim made a sexual advance toward them? Why or why not?

Provide at least one reference in your post.

2nd: Prosecution of Hate Crimes

Let’s discuss hate crimes.

Why do we classify hate crimes differently than other crimes? What enhancement to punishment exists in DC for hate crime cases (according to the article and video)?

The article states that in DC, very few hate crime cases get prosecuted. Why do you think that is?

Now do some research about hate crime statistics in another state, city, or in the US overall. What do the statistics tell us?

Lastly, in your opinion, is hate crime legislation necessary?

Answer Preview………

Hate crimes are described differently because of the impact that they have on the victim. Unlike other crimes that may cause bodily harm, some material loss, and other related effects, hate crime mostly leads to emotional or mental damage. The fact that it is not easy to know whether a person hates another or a group makes it hard to classify hate crimes in the other crime category. In DC, hate crimes are perceived as less of crime compared to other classes of a crime. Different legislations have been put in place to reduce hate crimes. Nevertheless, they barely work. According to the article, hate crimes in DC hardly get prosecuted. This is an incident……..

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