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disparities in processing felony arresting, and found that New York’s African American criminals are 33 percent more likely to be detained while awaiting felony trial than whites facing felony trials.” (huffington post). Racial discrimination in the court of law is present, but consistently ignored (Dosomething.org). In 2010, U.S. commission said that 10 percent of african americans will receive longer sentences than whites for the same crime. The effects of racism in the courtroom can make a…

The Legal system can be incus lice of a Plea bargain. A plea bargain is an agreement reached between the prosecutor and defendant, where the defendant agrees to plead hilt, in return for something beneficial to the defendant, such as a reduced sentence. (Plea Bargain) This essay will include a plea offer from the procurer’s office, a counter offer from the defense council, and discuss the role of the Judge in plea bargain cases. It will also include what factors contributed to the plea offer and…

On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, I spent my day observing juvenile detention hearings and a drug court trial in Mercer County, New Jersey. For my first observation, I went to Mercer Family Division in Mercer County, New Jersey. I observed several juvenile detention hearings. I asked one of my previous supervisors if I could sit in with her during her time in court. Overall the process for each child went relatively briefly. The detention center has two buses that transport the juveniles from…

The Purpose Behind “Twelve Angry Men” The purpose behind the play “Twelve Angry Men” is to address the realities of what happens on a jury behind closed doors. The author, Reginald Rose, wants readers and viewers to realize being on a jury is not easy and requires careful thinking throughout the decision-making process. Each jury member represents the types of people that serve on an actual jury. Rose does not want to sugar coat the true actions that occur when serving along with strangers.…

1. This appeal was critical of both the crown counsel and the trial judge in this case because of the credibility during the trial became an issue. Even though some objection was taken, crown counsel did not warn the jury, and gave instruction to neutralize the impropriety. Also, the cross-examination of the appellant was not fair and improper. Therefore, the appellant brought up four grounds of appeal, and the first ground of appeal was granted under the remedy. The first ground was that the…

I could observer people coming in and out of 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…

Proper preparation is key to achieving the results you're looking for, so MacVean Lewis Sherwin & McDermott PC, personal injury and criminal law attorneys serving the Hudston Valley, have some recommendations for preparing for your first court appearance. Before your court day, remember to: Follow Your Attorney's Directions: Your legal representative has likely been through this process several times, which should provide you with considerable peace of mind. However, they can only perform at…

1. How do they compare with each other (discuss relative strengths and weaknesses) and how do they compare with Exhibit 3-1 in this chapter? Each and every one of the interview sheets has a different purpose. My first, client interview sheet, seems very general. This type could have been use prior to the interview, almost as questionnaire for the client to fill out before his first visit. Divorce client interview sheet is very detailed and specific to its purpose. I found interesting the use of…

I walked into the courtroom with everyone’s eyes fixed on me. I turned to the left and sat down by polyphemus. Soft murmurs traveled through the room. I looked over at the defendant,odysseus, and gave him and his lawyer dwight a dirty, confident look. Apparently the whole room saw the look and murmurs got louder. In a hurry, the judge yelled, “Quiet” and slammed his gavel down on the hard wood podium. The room gave out a soft echo. Everyone shut their lips immediately. The judge, with a strong…

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