Criminal Justice

Augustus handled so many cases that apparently some people came to the false conclusion that he belonged to some type of sect, society, or association, which he was being paid from.

John Augustus devoted all days and a majority of the nights in the performance of managing so many cases of many different people. He received no salary or compensation for his services; therefore he is not accountable to any sect, society, or association.

Common Drunkards: Selecting Cases and Strategies for Reform

Augustus was led to take so many cases of common drunkards by great encouragement from the words of a well known clergyman of his city.

After laboring for a year and having much good come from his labor, he received donations from several kind and philanthropic individuals which enabled him to continue. He enjoyed trying to help these people get their lives back together.

Opposition by Police and Courthouse Officials: The Courthouse Syndicate

Augustus was opposed by court officers and the court clerk because of their unfriendly spirit and the cause of inconvenience on numerous occasions.

The unfriendliness was due to the financial loss each officer incurred when each drunkard was bailed out. An example given of the court vs. Bridget H. shows this behavior very precisely.

A Woman's Plea for Help: Selecting Cases and Reform Strategies

Augustus took some cases involving women and refused to take others. He took cases involving women when the accused had people who spoke highly on their behalf.

He recognized women's rights as long as he found her a worthy object of aid. If ladies generally possessed hearts like hers, few there would be who suffered for sympathy, advice, or aid.

Posting Bail for Various Offenders: Expanding Labors, Saving Children, Continued Opposition

Augustus began with a plan to post bail for some common drunkards. But he ended up taking cases of various sorts because he wanted to help the unfortunate and perhaps innocent persons.

In the Municipal Court his behavior of attempting to aid and befriend a prisoner had never been scene before. He soon was able to address the judge and was always listened too with attention. He began to get treated the same as anyone else in this line of work.

Watching the Temple of Justice: Justice for the Poor and the Ignorant

Augustus found that injustices occur in court proceedings because of impoverished of friends to advise or lack of money to procure counsel which if they has might establish the proof of their innocence.

Augustus thought that it was equally important to allow the innocent opportunity to show their innocence as fit was for the accuser to attempt to show guilt. Minds of the dispensers of justice also occasionally show bias in favor of or against a prisoner due to out side circumstances.

Continuing Labors in the Police Court and the Municipal Court: Reform versus Punishment

Augustus followed a