Jury

Ilijah Carballosa and Prince Erebholo ELA 8 Jr. Scholars Mrs. Ornelas Per. 3 Closing Statement Good morning ladies and gentlemen of the jury, today we are here to discuss the murder of Doc Robinson and to prove that our client Muff Potter is not guilty. All the evidence supports that Injun Joe is guilty of first degree murder, police evasion, and attempted murder. Injun Joe should receive the death penalty and pay a hefty fine for these criminal charges and for causing my client Muff Potter…

understanding both good and bad, about the structure and makeup of a group. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that the jury must reach a decision of guilty or not guilty judgement in a capital murder case. The man on trial is a Latino teenager, accused of murdering his abusive father. If the young man is found guilty, he will be sentenced to death. While examining the jury, there are several differences of opinions, or bias that affect the way each individual will vote. Analyzing the…

A weapon is a hazardoustoolthat is used in an act of self-defense; its powers can be misused and put people in jeopardy. Racism is like a weapon’s dark and dangerous sidebecause it is used to hurt others and put them in harm’s way. This obstacle occurs throughout history in various court cases, stories, and everyday life. InA Lesson before Dying, Ernest Gaines shows that racism is an oppressive force that not only hurts people mentally, but it also hurts people physically. He shows how racism is…

went through a lot of injustice so basically I’m looking for be on quest of justice to help other people who have been treated unfairly. The purpose of me writing this letter is to inform that all the jurors decided “not guilty” because it is a hung jury. We end up not having a right verdict to make up a better decision. Personally my vote was that the guy is “not guilty” because the man wasn’t sure who he really saw running downstairs. I do not live in a tenement, but it is close and there is…

Implicit Bias and The Courts According to the NCSC which defines Implicit Bias as “implicit bias is the bias in judgment and/or behavior that results from subtle cognitive processes that often operate at a level below conscious awareness and without intentional control.” It’s been more than 300 years since the country we know and inhabit has been founded. It’s been more than sixty years since people of color have been granted the same liberties and treatment that was once only available to…

murder in the first degree while Leslie Van Houten had been found guilty of one count of conspiracy to commit murder and two counts of murder in the first degree. The penalty for all four defendants was death on all counts. Bugliosi had stated to the jury, with agreement from the judge, that “If this case were not a proper case for the imposition of the death penalty, no case ever would be. In view of what they did, life imprisonment would be the greatest gift, the greatest charity, the…

pretrial services take place. Once the suspect is arrested they are to be questioned by the detective. If the suspect is still believed to be guilty, then the suspect will either be granted bail or be held until given a preliminary hearing or grand jury. If the suspect is held, they will stay in the county jail until they are given bail or appear in front of the court. In a hearing, the case is presented to the judge to determine if there is probable cause for a trial, however, in a…

you'll have to be a persuader and a thinker. I believe as a judge there isn't much persuading. You aren't the one trying to convince a jury, that's the lawyers. I think judges are closer to social because they are the helpers. They are given evidence and they have to clear it up for the judges. They make sure each lawyer get an even amount of time and attention to the jury. That's just what I…

to death. The people of the jury hold the boy’s fate in their hands since they are the ones that decide if he is guilty or innocent. There are so many discussions between the people of the jury because their opinions change so often. When the case is first brought to court eleven of the twelve jurors were ready to deem him guilty of the crime without even holding a discussion, but after a…

“Trail Lawyers Cater to Jurors’ Demands for Visual Evidence” is an article written by Sylvia Hsieh about how visual evidence is presented in a courtroom for jurors and the challenges lawyers face using them. The author begins by listing some of the technology and entertainment readily available and attributes that to the expectation jurors have of being entertained. The lower cost of acquiring produced visual evidence has also sparked competition among creators of the medium and has made it…