Given what you have read this week, how does the media representation of courtrooms and law enforcement differ from reality? Would you argue that media representations support a consensus, conflict, or pluralistic view of law enforcement? If you could make changes involving how the media represents courtrooms and law enforcement; what changes might you suggest?
You are a district attorney prosecuting a burglary case. The defendant is willing to plead guilty in return for a sentence of probation, and you believe that this is a fair punishment because your evidence may not support a conviction. However, the victims are upset and want to see the offender receive prison time. The victims insist that you try the case. What should you do and why?
