On the 17th of December 1986, Olaf Dietrich arrived in Melbourne from a flight from Thailand and was charged the next day with four counts of drug trafficking. He was alleged to have swallowed 70 grams of heroin in small packets in attempt to smuggle them through customs. Olaf Dietrich was found, in his first trial, guilty by a jury of importing no less than a trafficable amount of heroin as pursuant to section 233B of the Customs Act of 1901. Dietrich at first alleged that the drugs had been planted by the police. He was found guilty of two other counts and sentenced in the Victorian County Court.…
The prosecutor in the retrials was…
Throughout all of the readings in this course there was a common theme of nationalism, some more extreme than others, and this trial was just another example of a government demonstrating their power over their citizens to comply or face the repercussions. Additionally, the use of propaganda and the media was vital in this case as it was in WWI, WWII and the wars that followed. It never ceases to amaze me how easily people can be persuaded by ads, political cartoons, newspapers and the media at…
“This is dealt with in the Bill of rights too where it says, In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” The court decision cannot be made of what they believe in and what the majority believes in. They must take evidence, witnesses, claims, facts, and point of views from everyone when they make their…
And while the Sweet Trail had conflicting evidence namely the witness statements it was not nearly to the degree at which the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial was. Also in the case of the Scopes trial there was no question on whether a law had been broken only if the law was just. On the whole all of these examples of inadequate and controversial evidence go to show that of the three cases the Sacco and Vanzetti Trial was the most…
The jury that on March 29 convicted all three of conspiracy to commit wartime espionage made no recommendation for mercy. Judge Kaufman showed none. He…
Undoubtedly, Adnan Syed’s right to a fair trial was denied because of the lack of evidence presented to the authorities. In “The Alabi”, Adnan Syed was accused of the murder of Hae Min Lee. This accusation was established primarily through Jay. Although witnesses can provide useful information in a case, hard evidence is also needed in serious accusations. A trial that acquires evidence primarily through witnesses can be inconsistent and lead to injustice.…
Famous American Trials. University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law, 2009. Web. 23 Feb. 2016. http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM.HTM Madden, Matt. "…
(The American Spirit, pg. 83) In today’s society many are accused of being guilty for something they truly never did, but some just don’t take the time to listen. The trials were completely ridiculous, and many innocent lives were taken because…
Duccio and Giotto paint, arguably, their most influential pieces during the first decade of the twelfth century . Giotto is commissioned by Enrico Scrovegni in Padua to fresco the Arena Chapel to reconcile himself with God over the sins of his father’s usury. In contrast, Duccio is commissioned by the Church fathers of Sienna to paint a panel altarpiece for the Duomo . Giotto utilizes his private patronage to develop new principles of dramatic narrative while Duccio sticks to the Bible stories and develops a variation of Gothic style. Despite differences in technique, location and function of the work, and patronage, these two artists were united in creating a new form of visual language helping to launch the period art historians now call…
However, the jury is not a democracy. The jury reaches a verdict based only on evidence provided to them during the trial. Additionally, the trial aggravated a vast misunderstanding of the defense counsel’s role, a problem present before the case.…
Consider the role of the narrator in both Benito Cereno and Bartleby. Follow your leader – three words that echo through both of these texts and symbolise Melville’s role as a narrator in distinct ways. His narrative diction in Benito Cereno and Bartleby is mechanically impressive but speaks volumes as to how he felt in relation to the new capitalist society America was rapidly evolving into and the problem of slavery to which the old America was clinging to. In these texts the lawyer in Bartleby and Captain Delano in Benito Cereno are both so blinded by pre-conceived notions which have been hammered into them by society that they are blatantly unaware of the reality that is staring them in the face. They have become so accustomed to following…
“It took them only a short time to reach their verdict. “Guilty of murder in the first degree,” said the foreman of the jury” (David 15). The jury disregarded all of the reasonable doubt shown, and declared them guilty without even much deliberation. Despite this verdict, the defense had expected this and were ready to appeal the verdict. New evidence arose after the trial, and this evidence should have cleared the two of all guilt.…
To what extent is 12 Angry Men a critique of the legal system? The 1957 film, 12 Angry Men, revolves around the discussion in a courtroom regarding the alleged killing of a Hispanic boy’s father. Reginald Rose, through some of his characters, showcases the flaws in the legal system and how prejudice influences the men’s decisions. The film shows the racist, personal biases that sway the decisions of the men, as well as the un-cooperation between the jurors.…
Claudio Monteverdi Claudio Monteverdi was an Italian composer who was vital in making the transition from the Renaissance period to the Baroque period. Monteverdi was also one of the most important developers in the new style, opera. He is also recognized for bringing a “modern” style into church music. This resulted in considerable fame during his lifetime. During his long life he composed many works including 8 books of madrigals and forty operas.…