Nuremberg Trials

psychologists and trial consultants work in legal settings, there are factors that differentiate the two. Forensic psychologist are qualified to carry out clinical forensic examinations for defendants with a history of psychological or mental illness in order for the court to determine whether the defendant has the competency to stand trial (Roberson, 2005). Since a doctorate degree in psychology is not required for trial consultants and persons with various educational backgrounds could become…

agreed to the fact that they matched one another and that no other person’s prints would match the ones found at the Hiller house. It was because of this testimony that Jennings was found guilty of murdering Clarence B. Hiller. However, after the trial was over Jennings appealed the case on the basis that the fingerprints shouldn’t have been allowed (Acree, 1999). After the court heard the appeal, they continued to agree with the first decision on the case. They stated that their reasoning for…

may have experience in the this case’s subject and may know how the person convicted should be accused. In most cases a person’s opinion should be taken into consideration. For example if a person was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, the trial would have to be thought of in a deeper context. In conclusion a jury is never impartial, there are twelve people, lives, and opinions that matter to convict someone. Within a jury there is never a time after the evidence has been stated that…

The defense moved to have the case dismissed due to him being held for more than 30 days without being taken to trial. They were at point told that the proceedings of a speedy trial did not start until the day his juvenile status was proven. The courts been allowed the government to file in the Juvenile Courts. The state of California had relinquished their rights to hold the trials. And at this point R.P. had a misunderstanding of jurisdiction and thought that he would not be tried for this…

From watching 12 Angry Men, it raises the question of what are the factors that influence the choices we make and the actions we take? 12 Angry Men was about a trial of an 18 year old boy who was accused murdering his father. He was accused of stabbing his father in the chest with a pocket knife. The judge commanded that the jury needs to come up with a decision as to whether or not the verdict (the boy) was guilty or not. If the jury pleaded guilty, the boy would face the death penalty. At…

Disagreements tend to happen often, which most likely causes arguments, threats, and other unpleasant actions. When a person does not agree with you, you automatically want to convince them otherwise. In the play ‘’12 angry men’’ all 12 men that are on jury have to come to an agreement of guilty or not guilty for a case of a nineteen year old male who is begin charge of murder. As soon as the play began one of the twelve men had already accused the boy as guilty without any discussion or…

I appeared under the supervision of the handling attorney, Mr. Joseph C. Yrulegui, at the Mandatory Settlement Conference on April 27, 2017. Mr. Yrulegui and I were in constant communication. I arrived at the Board at approximately 1:30 p.m. and left at approximately 5:00 p.m. The applicant was present and represented by Mr. David Ibarra. Ms. Dora Canales provided the interpreting services. Ms. Annette Castanon appeared representing the interest of the Employment Development Department. This…

There could be similarities, but it is never exactly the same. In each of the novels, The Trial, The Fixer, and The Ministry of Special Cases, there is a different style that is used to illustrate the protagonists’ struggle. All three of these novels illustrate Jewish imprisonment through different ways. Franz Kafka writes in a way that pushes the boundaries of literature, he makes the reader nervous. In The Trial he never actually reveals the crime that Josef K. is being accused of. Bernard…

The prejudices in people, because of certain things such as what they see on television and even life experiences, leads people into making irrational decisions; such as assuming the person is a criminal, or killing the person without actually knowing them or knowing what they are doing. For example, you’re walking to your car at night, when in the dim light you see young Hispanic teen in a black hoodie walking towards you. Soon the over-whelming anxiety takes over, and you’re panicking. You’re…

but no one knows who will actually go through will those threats. The Cannibal cop case from New York is another example, Gilberto Valle posted online to many fetish chat forums about attacking , torturing, cooking, and eating specific women. In his case, Valle convinced the judge that he was just living out a dark fantasy and using the forum to express his thoughts to others who thought in the same way he did. His case was soon thrown out, as the judge felt he was protected under free-speech…