It’s easy to forget how important jurors really are to America. Jurors are charged with the responsibility of deciding whether, based on the facts of the case, a person is guilty or not guilty; and therefore, possibly determining if a person is put into jail for life or put on death row. Now if people in this jury don’t even want to be doing jury duty how do we know that these people will give a proper decision. But, if juries are comprised only of people that express an interest or want to…
conviction of a criminal offence in the District Court of Queensland; due to the trial judge’s exercise of s15 (1) of the Evidence Act 1977 (Qld). Your question, my answer to your question, the background of and the rationality behind my answer are presented below. Question and Answer: Q. Due to the developments in relation to Chapter III of the Australian Constitution, would an appeal against a conviction - that was based on the District Court of Queensland trial judge’s exercise of s15 (1)…
Having a court hierarchy in Australia’s legal system contributes to a great extent in achieving justice. The existence of a court hierarchy provides a structured format, dividing different types of courts with different jurisdictions to deal with their specialised category of cases. Without the existence of the court hierarchy, the Australian legal system would struggle immensely to operate as effectively and efficiently as they presently do to achieve justice in the Australian legal system.…
specific types of prejudices discovered in the case: interest, specific, generic and conformity (R. v. Williams, [1998] 1 S.C.R. 1128. 31. Supreme Court. 04 June 1998. Print). Interest prejudice is when jurors have a direct part in the trial because of their relationship with the defendant or victim (R. v. Williams, [1998] 1 S.C.R. 1128. 31. Supreme Court. 04 June 1998. Print). Specific prejudice is attitudes or beliefs about a specific case which can influence a juror who does not know whether…
has created a system in which the conflict has been taken away from the parties involved. He used the Tanzanian and the Scandinavian court systems as examples. In the Tanzanian system the parties involved were in the centre, the friends and relatives there took part but did not take over and the judges were extremely inactive. While in the Scandinavian system the courts were not the central element in the daily life of the citizens and it was outside of the territories of ordinary people. The…
We all have the privilege to be attempted by our associates, and it is a thoughtful approach to include the group in regulating equity. There are circumstances in which the law is unjust, and it is the duty of a member of the jury to speak to the supposition of the general population. Serving as a Jury was a reasonable way for me to maintain an individual liberty and just to watch out for the government: making sure it doesn 't push unjust laws on fellow citizens. These reasons drove me to…
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Little Rock AR 250 words The Advantages of Civil Mediation in Little Rock, AR Civil lawsuits are known for being expensive and slow to resolve. In many civil cases, the parties spend a fortune on attorney fees and court expenses and wait years for a trial to resolve their dispute. At the end of the case, the parties may not even like the judge’s ruling. In most cases, unfortunately, they are stuck with it. Civil mediation in Little Rock, Arkansas instead…
Drug Court is a successful option for many addict offenders. The Drug Court program focuses on rehabilitation for the root of offenders problems. Unlike regular probation, Drug Court allows the offender to have a more focused experience in the court system. Drug Court requires the participants to test negative on a urinalysis report weekly and also to participate in AA/NA groups or other recovery self-help groups. Through Drug Court, offenders are treated with the expectation of treatment being…
They help courts to confirm and learn different proofs adding to equity. The criminal justice professional likewise invests significant time and energy in resolving clashes and arranging with various gatherings to achieve neighborly plans or explain their disparities…
scholars, and even the American court system as a whole. Before the EAHCA of 1975 the law had very little written in regards to due process rights, and many times school officials were the only people making decisions for disabled students. Parental input was limited at best (EAHCA, 1975). Below I will discuss a specific court case that involves parental rights or due process, including what parties were involved in the case, what issues brought this case to the court system, what the main…