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legally qualified) are used to make decisions in Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. There are around 25,000 lay Magistrates sitting as part time judges in the magistrates’ Courts. They sit to hear cases as a bench of two or three magistrates. A single lay Magistrates sitting on his or own has very limited power. There are also District Judges…

Prison and jail’s are ill equipped to deal with the ever growing number of mentally ill prisoners that society has shunned. Living in a 4X8 room day after day, week after week, and month after month takes a toll on even the healthiest of inmates. Stopping this form of torture is not up to the jails, police and courts, their hands are tied. These inmates need compassion and a way to deal with their demons that only first hand medical services can provide. Adam Gopnik a writer for the New Yorker…

I observed three different trials on the 13th of August all in the Brisbane Supreme Court for approximately four hours. This essay explores my observations of that day and discusses how the court reflected either the due process or crime control models of the criminal justice system. An overview of both models will be provided as well how they relate to my observations of the trials. This essay argues that the due process model was prevalent of the cases observed. Task 1 The first hearing I…

costs down and be able to provide the offenders with personalized treatment to help them overcome their drug problems (NDCI). The drug court process takes away the label of being a criminal and provides a safe support group like process where the judge, prosecution, defense attorneys, and treatment providers work together to help treat the offender. There are…

One career in the field of law and public service is a lawyer. This paper will present various components of this career. The career of a lawyer is a very stressful job, but in the end very rewarding. This paper as well will include requirements to get this sort of position benefits of working in the field and an interview with someone currently in this profession. Research from multiple sources will support this information. A lawyer is one of the many careers in the law enforcement. Lawyers…

Juvenile offenders are minors who are aged between 10 to 18 years. The acts committed by these minors are not crimes since criminal acts are presumed to be committed by adults. On the other hand, the acts committed by minors are referred to as delinquent acts. Since minors are assumed to be innocent and may not necessarily be aware of their acts, there is a need to have a separate detention center for minor, which is different from that of the adults. This argument led to the introduction of…

Introduction On the Wednesday the 5th of August 2015, I attended the Brisbane District Court for approximately 3 hours. This essay outlines on the observations that where made that day and critically reviews the components of crime control and the due process models, which these findings represent. I will then go on to draw upon my observations guided by academic literature, which will provide an overview of both models. This essay however will dispute that the governing model for what I…

`Trading war stories; no criminal ties, the journey begins. Imagine hearing a judge say, Mr. Johnson, I hereby sentence you to 30 years to serve in the United States penitentiary. D-Money looked back in the courtroom to see the prosecutor laughing at his mother as she cries before the Court. For the first time, he saw her pain. The loss of two sons and a husband or the father of her children was more than she could bear. Their mother was not a college graduate or a person of intellect or…

systems and decisions. The institution of crime management encounters classic problem of merit where Oxbridge judges (white and male) have higher chances of rising to top positions comparatively easily. On the contrary, it is prudent to consider the exceptional women and ethnic minorities in the public confidence on systems. Greater diversity attracts best skills and experience of judges…

The first thing people will judge is appearance and how an officer is dressed can display their professional demeanor and provide a successful first impression. “Dress for your court appearance with the same attention to detail you would in going before a promotion board” (VanBrocklin…