I went to Enid, Oklahoma Municipal Court, which was held on September 23rd at 2 p.m. The judge that was over the court room was James Long that featured hearings for adult misdemeanors and traffic court. In addition, I have attended Stillwater’s court and have experienced Mrs. Raun in August. The comparison is to me the attitudes on how handling the people. I have only been in court once because of running a red light and the other times I have went has been for this class and another class for straight observation. I will say court is different than many people expect. I say this because I found that people who is coming for their first time shows up with dress clothes because when you think of court you think of suits and business attire.
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I saw how judges acted differently towards adults versus high school kids. I finally realized that judges try to show to the younger kids in high school on just how what they do can lead to later issues. I mean as a kid people do not think this could happen to me because I am invincible. Judge Long seemed to try to make these teenagers see that, but was also stern about the situation. Judge Raun would use scenarios, which I think helps a teenager feel more responsible for their actions and just simply see how dumb their actions were. I loved how people try to argue against the law. I am that person that would argue with the policeman, but after the ticket and having to go to court why fuss with the judge who is honestly just telling you how much you’re going to have to pay or what else you can do for the ticket.
I watched a man just swear up and down that the policeman was wrong and he was right. The judge was straightforward and explained that you still have the ticket and it’s up to you on if you pay or not, but if you do not pay it will be a warrant over you. I thought this was hilarious because the man looked able to pay the ticket and it wasn’t a high …show more content…
I think that is what I enjoy most about going to observe the courtrooms. I think the judges are doing exactly what we have learned and the basis of everything. The judges are there to enforce the law; regardless of, how people believe or what they think should happen in the courtroom the judges are simply enforcing the law. I think my uncomfortable spot is being in the courtroom for no reason, but to observe. I think it’s rude to sit there and watch people get confronted about over running a light or speeding. I feel like that is their business even though other people are in the room, but they are there too for a reason. As a student, I understand this is to learn about the law; however, I just don’t think it’s not right to be in other people business. I was just brought up that way and I feel like that would be why I am uncomfortable. The procedure, in general, was called a person name to see if they were in court. Then, they would state their offense and then, tell them their choices and then people would state what they would want to do. Like I said earlier, I do not really care for this procedure, but I understand that’s the best way to do it when you have a lot of people who get
I saw how judges acted differently towards adults versus high school kids. I finally realized that judges try to show to the younger kids in high school on just how what they do can lead to later issues. I mean as a kid people do not think this could happen to me because I am invincible. Judge Long seemed to try to make these teenagers see that, but was also stern about the situation. Judge Raun would use scenarios, which I think helps a teenager feel more responsible for their actions and just simply see how dumb their actions were. I loved how people try to argue against the law. I am that person that would argue with the policeman, but after the ticket and having to go to court why fuss with the judge who is honestly just telling you how much you’re going to have to pay or what else you can do for the ticket.
I watched a man just swear up and down that the policeman was wrong and he was right. The judge was straightforward and explained that you still have the ticket and it’s up to you on if you pay or not, but if you do not pay it will be a warrant over you. I thought this was hilarious because the man looked able to pay the ticket and it wasn’t a high …show more content…
I think that is what I enjoy most about going to observe the courtrooms. I think the judges are doing exactly what we have learned and the basis of everything. The judges are there to enforce the law; regardless of, how people believe or what they think should happen in the courtroom the judges are simply enforcing the law. I think my uncomfortable spot is being in the courtroom for no reason, but to observe. I think it’s rude to sit there and watch people get confronted about over running a light or speeding. I feel like that is their business even though other people are in the room, but they are there too for a reason. As a student, I understand this is to learn about the law; however, I just don’t think it’s not right to be in other people business. I was just brought up that way and I feel like that would be why I am uncomfortable. The procedure, in general, was called a person name to see if they were in court. Then, they would state their offense and then, tell them their choices and then people would state what they would want to do. Like I said earlier, I do not really care for this procedure, but I understand that’s the best way to do it when you have a lot of people who get