Courtroom

Misconduct in the courtroom, whether committed by the defense or the prosecution, not only defies the laws put forth by our Founding Fathers and violates God’s will, but it is also a direct violation of the public’s trust in the criminal justice system. The results can be devastating, and have far reaching effects inside and outside of the courtroom. Being truthful is covered extensively in the Bible, beginning with the Ten Commandments and in verses such as 2 Timothy 2:15 which discusses…

the court room doors. There were three courtrooms in each side of the building and chairs and benches, couples of tables as well. There were people sitting outside of each courtroom doors, I assumed waiting for the trial or litigation to begin. I stood out for a while to observe what was going on around me. There were people in packets here and there, some of them had worries faces on them. I figured these fellows were families of the defendant. The courtroom could be an intimidating and…

. What are the implications of false or misidentification in the courtroom? An eyewitness picks the person that most resembles the criminal in a line up or pictures which may not be them. Sometimes the criminal that did the act, isn't even in the line up giving the eyewitness. This makes it very hard to identify the right man. This causes misidentification and in a courthouse could potentially put the wrong person in jail. Bobby Pool and Ronald Cotton have similar facial features. They both…

existence of mankind. Human beings, on average, tell one to two lies a day beginning at the age of two (Vitelli, 2013). A central question of mankind yet to be answered is how do we know when someone is lying? This question is greater emphasized in a courtroom setting. Court systems rely on eyewitness accounts therefore credibility is a main concern (Schauer, 2009). Lawyers worry about misperceptions and fudging from both parties; but also about witnesses and defendants flat-out lying. So once…

The credibility of a person is one of the most important factors to determine whether that person should or should not be allowed to take the stand in the courtroom. Being able to rely on the answers given by a witness or the accused is vital to lawyers or paralegals as those answers could be what helps their client be released from their charges. However, if a person becomes discredited while on the stand, then your client may not have a chance of being released. A person’s credibility must be…

landlord/tenant dispute. Each of these cases had different elements that allowed me to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the United States legal system. The first case I witnessed was a domestic violence arraignment. When I entered the courtroom, the previous case was just beginning to conclude. I was very surprised at the routine nature of the hearings; defendants and legal advisors seemed to cycle in and out of the room and the benches, with little disruption. Unlike some…

especially in courtrooms when African Americans are assigned a harsh punishment for a crime committed. In this world, caucasians have an advantage in this society and everybody seems to acknowledge it. What a large majority of society doesn 't seem to realize with caucasians having the advantage is that African Americans don 't have the…

1. Should cameras be allowed in the courtroom? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What are the laws or policies covering this issue? How much transparency is too much? At what point does transparency begin to have a negative effect on the criminal justice system? From social media to network news, most people in America get their news and information from this form of media. However, it is important to examine if the people's right to know has a negative effect on due…

subpoenaed to testify. Having the skills required to testify in court can be just as important as all other skills an officer has obtained while being in the force. Courtroom skills can assist prosecutors in winning a case, while lack of it can cause a prosecutor to lose the case and help a criminal avoid legal punishment. Three key courtroom skills are dress attire, behavior, and communication.…

There are many arguments with whether or not it's acceptable to allow cameras in a courtroom. In 1981 states have permitted cameras in a courtroom hearing, but how effective is it. Some say that allowing cameras in a courtroom gives a better insight of the trial. Others may say that interferes with people's privacy. There are multiple reasons why people who would like to see the trails televised. Recording a trial would add a new insight to the judge and the lawyers who are in the trial. If the…