Jury trial

The justice system has some stereotypes of being inefficient and ineffective, but there is a lot more to the story that shows the complexity and intricacies of the justice system. During the past two or three weeks, I have participated in a mock trial case as both as a witness and as a juror. From these experiences, I have learned a lot about the justice system. My new found knowledge and respect for the justice system can be broken down into two categories: the structure/professionalism and the…

The process of the criminal justice system A juror was sitting on a jury for a trial of a man accused of robbing a bank. There was not enough evidence to convict him, so the jury had to declare him not guilty. When the foreman announced, “Not guilty!” the defendant jumped to his feet. “Cool!!” he shouted. “Does that mean I get to keep all the cash?” (Author unknown) Our justice system worked exactly the way the criminal justice system was designed to work. People are innocent until proven guilty…

The Importance in the Unrecognized The written word is a particularly powerful weapon against mankind 's baser impulses, being especially effective whenever translated into visual format. Playwrights, filmmakers, creators all have the ability to tap into the creative power that lets them hold in their hands the capability to begin wars, mold society and incite outcries for justice. Reginald Rose was a man who effectively approached social and economic issues using art and theater to enlighten…

tells the accused that the jury would be more sympathetic to an innocent housewife, rather than a “flirtatious” woman. This is one fact, which has barely changed since the time the movie was released. People clearly fail to understand how that rape or sexual assault is never because of woman. Laura is continuously treated as an object of a sexual commodity even in the courtroom. In a scene, Biegler asks Laura to let her hair down and even remove her glasses so that the jury sees her in a…

the law, this case were argued on January 17, 1972 and decided in the same year on June 29, with a five-four majority ruling victory. It was held that imposition and carrying out of the death sentence in the cases presented, where the jury could decide after the trial whether…

understanding of the proceedings against him. To fully understand this ruling, it is necessary to break down the true meaning. Present ability refers to their mental capacity at the time of the trial; this is important because the defendant’s mental capacity may be different from the time of the offense to the time of the trial. The ability to consult with one’s attorney does not refer to his or her willingness to assist their attorney, rather it refers to whether he or she is capable in doing…

Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose should definitely be read in schools. The play portrays a jury of twelve men discussing a murder case of a sixteen-year-old boy who is accused of stabbing his father. Prior to the play, the boy’s trial occurred. The play opens with the jury going in to discuss the verdict. At first, eleven men choose “guilty” while one man stands alone. Rose writes an insightful story of communication and argument between twelve different men, all with their own opinions and…

incriminating testimony from Jay Wilds. By popular demand and a reevaluation of evidence and court proceedings, Adnan Syed should be allowed another trial. Christina Gutierrez was Adnan’s attorney and was incompetent in defending him in court. Gutierrez was a Baltimore lawyer that was known for her aggressiveness and great legal tactics. In the first trial, she continually tries to pin the murder on Jay, and does the same in…

courts. I will also talk about the different types of crimes that are tried in each respective court and give case examples and their outcomes. I visited Isleworth criminal court and sat in on various cases that were at the different stages of a trial. I also visited Hendon Magistrates court and the physical structure of both courts is similar. The accused and a probation officer sit in a room with a huge glass window. The accused representation sits closest to…

sentence, fewer charges, reduce the severity of the charges, etc. In order for the plea to be valid the defendant has to plea guilty in open court before a judge. “About 95 percent of all criminal convictions are the result of guilty pleas rather than trials, so prosecutors offer bargains in nearly every case”("Plea Bargain"). A plea bargain is a simple process, and there are many different reasons for people to take it. The prosecutor often offers the defendant a plea bargain, from that…