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    In a criminal trial, a jury is a group usually comprised of twelve randomly chosen adults, whose role is to hear evidence, apply the law as directed by the judge, and then collectively decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the crime they have been accused of, based only on the facts given. Juries have played a significant role in Australia’s justice system for quite some time, though in more recent years the role of juries has been reduced. In 2011, the NSW government changed the…

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    ) Carl Ameche, ) ) C.A. NO.: 2016-CP-23-999999 Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) ) COMPLAINT Margie Congden, Leroy Congden, ) (JURY TRIAL DEMANDED) and Maple Meadows Campground, ) ) Defendants. ) ) The Plaintiff, Carl Ameche (hereinafter “Ameche”), complaining of the Defendants, Margie Congdon (hereinafter “Congden”) and Maple Meadows Campground…

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    Quick Recount Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose follows the account of a court trial in 1957 America, with a nineteen year old boy who is on trial for the homicide of his abusive and oppressive father. The jury, consisting of twelve men of varying ages and backgrounds, are locked in a room in order to deliberate and consider the future of the young man. All of the evidence and eye-witness accounts put forward are against the young man and if given a guilty verdict is reached, the punishment will…

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    In modern society, the perception of the courts is viewed with the most respect and authority to dispute the conflicts that arise from disputes regarding essences of the law. The judicial system throughout the world consists of three separate entities in a trial that leads to a legal ruling in regards to criminal law. The defense is responsible for providing a defense for the defendant as well as being able to ensure the protection of his rights. The prosecution represents the government and is…

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    individuals’ opinions, the jury system is outdated, unbeneficial and a misinterpretation of justice. Jurors are burdened with the responsibility to decide a person’s future, and oftentimes, they lack the necessary knowledge to do so effectively. The misguidedness of a jury are depicted in Henry Fonda’s and Reginald Rose’s 1957 film, 12 Angry Men. This film focuses on the jury’s struggles to agree on what is justice for a murder case. Their deliberations prove that the jury system is an…

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    Jury Decision Making

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    The first experiment will focuses on jury decision making. This experiment design is a 2 Sex (Male or Female) x 2 Sexual Orientation (Heterosexual or Gay) between-subjects ANOVA. The second experiment will focus on judge sentencing making, and this experiment will also be a 2 Sex (Male or…

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    Brandon Betterman, the petitioner in this case, pleads guilty to jumping bail after not appearing for his court date on charges of domestic assault. Between his conviction and his sentencing, Betterman waited fourteen months due to a delay within the institution (Betterman). He believes that fourteen months should be taken off of his sentencing. This began the ultimate constitutional debate concerning what he considered his right to a speedy trial. The ruling claimed by the Montana Supreme Court…

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    It is uncommon to observe somebody who likes to be compelled to be some place or accomplish something they don 't have a longing to do. In, 12 Angry Men, we are given only that. Twelve men, of every single different backgrounds and experiences are told they must spend their own valuable time to judge a man on the premise of evidence that was presented to them. Gladding would call this kind of group an errand/work aggregate. This sort of group meets up to finish amass undertaking objectives.…

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    When ethics and the law begin to mix, things start to get messy. In life ethics are a part of your moral compass; they are what you live by and they tell you what’s right from wrong. Currently in my city, there is a scandal going on that involves ethics and legality. Our district attorney, John Budelmann, was found to be withholding information from certain drug cases. As a prosecutor, you must provide the criminals with all evidence that they can use for their defense. Although if the…

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    Persuading someone to take your side in an argument is not an easy task to accomplish. There are many things a person must learn in order to become an effective persuader. In the movie twelve angry men, persuasion plays a huge role; as the jury has to decide whether the boy (who is accused of murdering his father) is guilty or innocent. This movie is a great example of ad hominem; which is a logical fallacy in which the argument is countered by attacking the person, their motive, or other things…

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