Before we propose reform of the American criminal justice system, we must first examine the problems plaguing the justice process at all levels. American society plays an important role in shaping the criminal justice system. Their beliefs and values ​​determine the type of deviants and the consequences of crimes. Often their beliefs contradict each other. Americans believe that the more serious a crime, the more time a person should spend in prison. In reality this means that a discretionary law can sometimes set only a number of years a person should spend in prison, regardless of the situation. The prison stay is often very long (Randall, Brown, Miller & Fritzler, p.216) because some states provide final sentences or mandatory sentences that leave little room for the judge to decide on the person's merits. For example, California favors the “Three Strikes and You're Out” legislative position (Randall & et al., p.216), which means that after the third crime, a person must serve a 25-year sentence to life imprisonment in prison. They believe that deprivation of basic needs, isolation from society and, in extreme cases, death are consequences of committing a crime. The American court process values ​​efficiency and harsh punishments. Since there are many arrests, the court is overloaded and has little time. Prisoners are processed like slaughter animals, quickly and mercilessly. Inequality in terms of power and money influences the court. People with deep pockets are able to save or negotiate for a shorter period than a person assigned to a free lawyer by the State. Those consequences that Americans believe will serve as a deterrent or warning to people to obey the law... middle of paper... not the answer to all the problems America is encountering in the criminal justice system, but nevertheless it could ease pressure on the state to provide help to people. Prison reduction and reform are strongly recommended before using this new model. Works Cited Shelden, R. G., Brown, W. B., Miller, K. S., & Fritzler, R. B. (2008). Crime and criminal justice in American society. Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, INC. Bohet, A. K. and Wadhwa, T. Beyond prison walls: reforming through silence. Indian Psychology Institute.http://ipi.org.in/texts/nsip/nsip-full/toolika-tihar.htmlDoleschal, E. (1977). Imprisonment rates and lengths: How does the United States compare to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Sweden? Crime and Delinquency, 23(1), p. 51 -56http://cad.sagepub.com/content/23/1/51doi: 10.117/001112877702300105