1. Cesare Baccaria
By: Tobi & Elisha

2. Background
Aristocratic family and educated at a Jesuit school.
Formed “The academy of fists" which focused on reforming the criminal justice system.
Published essay called “On Crimes and Punishments”

3. Beccaria's Criminal Justice Principles
Philosophies
Beccaria's Criminal Justice Principles
Free will,
rational manner
manipulability
laws exist to preserve the social contract and benefit society as a whole. But since people act out of self- interest and their interest sometimes conflicts with societal laws, they commit crimes.
Economic involvement

4. Abolition of Capital Punishment
Legal Influence
Abolition of Capital Punishment
Constitutional rights against cruel and unusual punishment
Truth in sentencing procedures