A influência da mídia no processo penal

Abstract

The media and its information dissemination instruments are objects constitutionally protected by the fundamental right of freedom of expression (freedom of the press), with the objective of transmitting information to society. It happens that, its diffusion in the society causes that the harmful potential of its users grows exponentially, mainly when talking about the criminal process. In order to capture the attention of its viewers, the media ends up transferring the punitive state power to the population, acting in a way to direct a desired thought or even induce them to common sense. The publicity of legal proceedings and acts, however, was created with the purpose of guaranteeing a fair trial to the defendant and controlling the activity of the Judiciary by society. In this sense, press censorship should not exist, although there is a need for limits and responsibilities to be respected.