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A factual witness is, simply stated, a witness that can only testify to factual knowledge. In order to testify the witness must have personally observed or have personal knowledge of the information being presented. An expert witness is a witness that is able to express an opinion about the evidence being presented. Expert witnesses can be drawn from a variety of professions including the medical field, psychology, or psychiatry, and are used to testify about specialized areas in order to give…

thereby artificial) process. You reminded me that judging, like most careers, is, first and foremost, about people. Of course, the term “people” to which I refer includes plaintiffs and defendants, but “people” also includes attorneys, witnesses, court marshals, “minute clerks,” the public, law clerks, and, of course, judges. So, when I observed your pre- and post-trial conferences with the attorneys and watched you mediate the parties’ claims with painless and efficient level-headedness, and…

reasoning. The federal court system permits 20 peremptory challenges for both the defense as well as the prosecution in cases punishable by death as well as capital crimes, consequently, they are only allowed 3 in misdemeanor cases (Hall, 2015). There is an unlimited amount of challenge for cause dismissals, this means with sound reason in which the court agrees hundreds of potential jurors could be dismissed before the final selection is complete. The rules within State courts are very…

“Trail Lawyers Cater to Jurors’ Demands for Visual Evidence” is an article written by Sylvia Hsieh about how visual evidence is presented in a courtroom for jurors and the challenges lawyers face using them. The author begins by listing some of the technology and entertainment readily available and attributes that to the expectation jurors have of being entertained. The lower cost of acquiring produced visual evidence has also sparked competition among creators of the medium and has made it…

never let him be a stay-at-home dad for years while she worked. Mr. Cornelius shared that she has an ulterior motive and this is the reason why she wants the case to stay open. He stated that the reason why she is painting him in such a manner in court is he believes it all has to do with money. Mr. Cornelius asked the worker in case work supervisor how can he protect myself against false accusations. Mr. Cornelius continuing that he doesn't want to have to keep continue taking pictures…

Forensic readiness plan is simply having the ability of collecting evidence that can be admissible to court or any other platform where it is appropriate. Having an effective forensic readiness plan helps the organisation have the ability to collect evidence, preserve the evidence, and analyse the evidence to know the extent of an issue which is important when legal action is inevitable. Legal bodies (courts) depend on facts and evidence to make judgement. Therefore, having an effective forensic…

When charged with a DWI, there are some important things you need to know about your options. First, if you're considering defending yourself, forget about it. Facing a DWI charge is not the time to be thinking about doing it yourself. Talk to a legal professional who has experience representing individuals in DWI cases. Hiring a DWI lawyer is the first important step following an arrest for a DWI. But how do you know you are getting the right lawyer for your circumstances? The bottom line is…

William Morgan EN100-27 October 9th, 2015 Dr. Bloom Just Justice: Is a fair trial really fair? According to the article, 5 Ways America's Justice System Is Designed To Screw You posted to Cracked.com on January 28, 2015, by Talia Jane there are several ways that the American justice system is set up to fail you. Ms. Jane, a professional writer, wrote this article along with an anonymous expert source, that she claims is a former public defender who wished to go unnamed. Lane says that without…

A counter argument to ‘State v. Black’ would of course be the case of ‘State v. Oliver.’ Yet, this case should not apply to my client nor should it have an effect on the outcome of his case. Other than the fact that both of the husbands in each case disciplined their wives, there are no similarities to be drawn. Yes, both husbands did hit their significant others, but this argument is a weak one, as one husband (Richard Oliver) was far crueler, inflicted major physical damage and perhaps had ill…

American Jury System Is the American jury system still a good idea today? The American jury system was a system first started in England hundreds of years ago. If in the community a crime were committed the accused would be brought to court with a judge and jury. I believe the jury system is still a good idea for today’s community for the reason that it keeps citizens involved in the judicial branch. Also the jury is usually correct. Lastly it keeps the civic rituals of the jury system. I…