Prosecutor

first being that an investigation is launched and through that investigations, evidence is gathered. Once the police feel that they have collected enough evidence to prove a certain person or persons committed the crime, the evidence is taken to a prosecutor who decides whether or not to arrest the individual. Then, when the offender is arrested for a crime, they are afforded certain rights such as the right to counsel, right to remain silent, right to trial by jury, and right to bail. Not…

How to become a great lawyer for beginners. So you want to be a lawyer. There are a few things you need to know you must be willing to go thru several more years of school, you have to be willing to read and speak in front of a courtroom, and you must not have a problem with working odd hours. Lawyers work weird hours sometimes sleeping at the office and starting your day bright and early with not that much sleep or sleeping in an uncomfortable position (Shmoop). As an attorney you will have to…

The Processing of a Criminal Case When processing a criminal case, the first thing that has to have happened is that some sort of a crime has allegedly been committed. Steps are taken to ensure that the guilty are brought to justice and that the innocent aren’t tried for crimes they didn’t commit. A number of professional members of law enforcement, as well as the crime scene technicians, lawyers and judges play an important role in making sure that criminals don’t get away with the breaking…

federal government or certain financial institutions are involved or where the crime itself is interstate in nature” (Department of Justice, n.d., p.4). Over the years, the CFAA has taken on different meanings in how it has been applied by federal prosecutors. Robert Morris and Lori Drew serve as examples in how differently the meaning, unauthorized access, is interpreted. Both Morris and Drew have entirely different storylines, Morris was a graduate student and computer scientist, Drew was…

Inherit the Wind Summary The film starts with Bertram Cates behind bars, awaiting trial for teaching his students about Darwin’s theory of evolution. Rachel Brown, friend and teacher,. also the daughter of the town’s minister. She urges Cates to plead guilty and at the mercy of the court. At this time, lawyers and journalists arrive for the trial to view and spectate. Matthew Harrison Brady leads the prosecution, and arrives to a picnic in his honor. He meets with Reverend Brown, District…

this, would be Shumway’s description of Al Capone’s interaction with those who opposed his action (law2umkc.edu “Al Capone Trial (1931): Excerpts form the Trial Transcripts”). The need for hearsay evidence is unfortunate since it can weaken the prosecutors’ argument. Although no expert witness could be found in this research, physical evidence used in the case are as stated: an IRS sheet, Ledger Page, money order, invoice, hewelled buckle, and “Mattingly Letter” (law2umkc.edu “All Capone Trial…

Hearing Attorney Lori Thompson speak was truly insightful because, it was interesting hear from an attorney who had a background of criminal prosecution then transitioning into Probate and Elder law. In the start of her presentation she explained to the class what made her want to be a lawyer. She outlined to the class that she dreamed of being a lawyer since seventh grade. With that simple wish to become a lawyer she developed the drive and passion she needed in order to get to where she…

On Thursday, November 12th, I visited the Fredericksburg General District Court of the 15th Judicial District of Virginia to observe cases beginning at 9:30 a.m. in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Virginia General District Court is the lowest level of the Virginia court system and is the most common court citizens of Virginia have contact with. The General District Court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that conducts trials involving traffic infractions and other criminal misdemeanor offenses…

On Thursday, September 22nd at 4:00 p.m., I witnessed the Beebe v. Bozeman Deaconess Health Service, Inc. court case. The judge for this case was Judge Holly Brown. I walked into the court room while they were on recess, so I was a little confused about what was going on at first. It was interesting to be a part of the “please rise” standing ritual when the judge walked in. It makes a person wonder why the benches in the public’s seating area are so noisy, it seemed very disruptive. When I…

My report on courtroom observation focuses on observation of Family Court of Australia. This is the first time of my life visiting to court and I went to Federal Circuit Court of Australia in Parramatta around 09:30 am. I walked into the building, not knowing where to go, what to say or do, or even how to dress. I asked questions what times and what cases would be best to observe? They could not answer any of those questions. I ended up taking the lift to the second floor to the Courtroom 1.…