Differences and Similarities in Lawyers and Law Enforcement
American society presents two conflicting images of law. First, law is subordinate to
society and may be overthrown if it fails to meet social needs. The government is dependent on
its ability to support human freedom. The law regulates the relationships in society concerning
property, wealth, and commerce, which are central to the general welfare of society. The legal
system is backed by the repressive power of the state. It is tempered by popular demand to do
justice. These statements concern those of law enforcement and lawyers.
Lawyers and law enforcement have many differences and similarities in the way they deal
Lawyers and law enforcement must follow the laws with rules and procedures that come
with the law. They must follow a code of ethics. Law enforcement's code of ethics states: "It is
their right duty to serve mankind, safe guard lives and property. They will keep their personal
lives out of their work and be honest in thought and deed in both personal and office life. They
must keep a confidential trust to whom needs it. They must be true to the ethics of the police
service. They will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating themselves
before god and the chosen profession... Law enforcement."
Lawyers code of ethics is very similar to law enforcements. Its their duty to serve
mankind, keep their personal lives out of the problem, and to put their clients first, and keep
The difference in these codes is the lawyer doesn't have to be honest in thought and deed.
It's the lawyers job to do whatever it takes to a point to make their clients happy.
Lawyers and law enforcement require professionalism, which is specialized knowledge
acquired through extensive education and ethical guidel
...