I have been involved in Mock Trial since freshman year and it has taught me many valuable skills from critical thinking to thinking on my feet. It has also afforded me a newfound confidence in my public speaking skills. We are provided with a different case each year, alternating between civil and criminal cases, and must create a case theory and understand the entirety of the case, from the law, to the burden of proof we must provide. Mock trial has taught me not only these skills above, but it has also has taught me dedication and time management. I also truly learned how to be a team player through this activity. Although law may seem like a solo task, the team would not win regionals and not perform well at state if we did not support
As I became more involved with campus life, I couldn’t find a way to immerse myself in preparing for a career in law. While I knew why I wanted a law degree, I couldn’t conceptualize what I wanted to do with it. Prior to college life, my familiarity with the legal system was by way of internships with judges and lawyers. Clearly, that traditional route perked my interest but not my passion. Living with the athletes affirmed my interest in their culture. I began to immerse myself in subjects surro...
This incident involved the suspect assaulting the victim in violation of PC 243(a)-Battery. The suspect was arrested.
The admission of the testimony, in this case, is not harmful due to the strength of the state’s case and the existence of other evidence that would lead to the same conclusion without a reasonable doubt.
... decisions, and spending time with an individual in my field of work will also help with learning more about law. Job shadowing affords students the opportunity to gain experience from other employees, observing their work and learn on the job. It helps people gain a deeper understanding of the work environment, its demands, stress, and possible avenues of growth. Shadowing an expertise in your field of interest has its perks. Such perks include; networking, getting answers to any questions that may have, and first-hand knowledge about your field of work. By shadowing an expertise, you can help jump start your career faster. Walt Disney previously stated, “If you can dream it you can do it.” Law has always been a career choice of mines ever since my adolescent days. I too believe as Walt Disney, my dreams will come true because I have the courage to pursue them.
At my old school, we didn't present much so I never properly learned how to do it. I also learned how a courtroom works. It's different than what you see in movies and TV shows. It was really cool to pretend to be in a real courtroom and practice courtroom etiquette. When I didn't understand something, my strategy was to ask my teammates and if they didn't know, I would ask my teacher. I feel like I had enough information but I could of had more information. I also know that all of the information I had was correct and accurate. This project related to real life because I could end up being a lawyer. During arguments, I know to back up my facts and accusations with evidence to prove I'm right. It doesn't relate to real life however, because in real life courtrooms and arguments, you don't get graded. You'll also probably be more experienced and prepared, along with your fellow lawyers and
Trial by Jury was first introduced during the reign of King Henry II as a mechanism to uncover the King’s rights, but it wasn’t until King Henry III that the jury was molded into a body of witnesses to call on their knowledge. Presently, our jury system is a body of witnesses that determine the guilt or innocence grounded upon a presentation of facts and evidence. The current structure of trial by jury is not sufficiently democratic. Jury panels are not selected democratically, but instead are chosen through a process call “voir dire” where attorneys and the judge ask a series of questions to establish the “impartiality” of the potential juror. This aspect of jury selection rejects the democratic notion that everyone is equally qualified to rule. The unanimity of the verdict is another key component of trial by juries that is not appropriately democratic because it forces people to fall under the coercion of others. This feature discards the fundamentals of democratic rule, which is a majority rule. These aspects of trial by jury do not ensure the effectiveness of a trial and actually hinder the possibility for a fair verdict. With the increasing number of trials all over the United States, reform of these components are necessary to guarantee the just and democratic ruling of trials.
Throughout my four years in high school I have been fortunate enough to fulfill many of my aspirations and my thirst for knowledge. One goal that I would like to achieve is to become an international attorney. I have aligned my involvement in specific academic and extra-curricular activities to aid me preparing for the long road between my present situation and the day I pass the bar exam. Through my high school activities I have learned three virtues that I have deemed necessary to achieve my goal, passion, self-discipline, and perseverance.
This stage is an examination of potential jurors to ensure a fair trial for the defendant. Ideally, voir dire will result in an impartial jury for the trial of the accused. On March 4, 2004 jury selection began for the trial of Scott Peterson. Nearly 100 potential jurors began answering questionnaires about their views on the death penalty and their opinions on extramarital affairs. The nearly 30-page questionnaire given to prospective jurors also included questions as whether they read Field and Stream, what stickers grace their car bumpers and whether they have lost a child. On April 14, 2004 Judge Alfred A. Delucchi dismissed an unidentified Redwood City woman after a brief meeting in his chambers. Defense attorney Mark Geragos two weeks early had accused the retired secretary of bragging to her friends on a bus trip to Reno, Nevada, that she has "passed the test" to get on Peterson's jury and that Peterson was "guilty as hell" and would "get what's due him." May 28, 2004 six men and six women were selected for Scott Peterson's murder trial all said they would be willing to sentence him to death if they convict him of killing his wife and the couple's fetus.
Bring the proper documentation, during your court trial or hearing, you or your attorney will have the opportunity to explain the facts of your case to the Judge or Commissioner. Make sure your paperwork is organized and that it supports your claim. Examples include receipts, contracts, letters, bills and photos. If you plan to enter your paperwork into evidence during your trial or hearing, bring 4 copies (1 original and 3 copies). You must give the Court the original, give one copy to the other side, keep one copy for yourself and have the third copy available should you decide to use it when questioning a witness. Bring a pencil and paper with you to take notes about your case.
Defendant Andrew Warhol (“Defendant”) is an artist at the forefront of the “pop art” movement. (Arnason Aff.¶ 6.) Defendant stands for the pop art movement in the public imagination, through his painting, objects, underground movies, and personal life. (Id.¶ 7.) Defendant uses the silkscreen process for mechanical repetition to further his message of mass- produced consumer goods and mass communication in our society. (Id. ¶¶ 12-13.) Defendant uses alternating images of celebrities (Marilyn Monroe, and Elvis Presley) to show that our society turns cultural icons into consumer goods. (Id. ¶ 13) Conversely, mass-produced consumer-goods are at the very heart of the consumer economy that is the American way of life, and are elevated to the status
The mystery, “Witness for the Prosecution”, was produced in 1957 by Arthur Hornblow, Jr. and directed by Billy Wilder. The two lead male actors were Tyrone Power as Leonard Vole and Charles Laughton as Sir Wilfrid Robarts. The lead female actor was Marlene Dietrich as Christine Helm.
In conclusion, the courtroom is a very good place to learn and understand the practical side of the law than the theoretical part. This is because a person gets first hand information, and the counsels and the crown prosecutor brings out various facts that are supported by statutes and precedents. Additionally, one gets to see how justice is administered and whether what people say about the justice system is true or false. Therefore, by visiting the courtroom, I have to understand that the administration of justice is fair.
Psychology refers to the scientific study of how we think, feel and behave, whereas forensic psychology, a subfield of psychology, is the study of psychology and the law (Roesch, Ronald & Zaph, Patricia A., 2016). Forensic psychologists provide an assessment of the mental capacity of an offender at the time he committed a crime and make recommendations regarding competency to stand trial. Forensic psychologists can also assess an offender’s ability for rehabilitation.
Hey Mr. Jones. I just wanted to let you know that I don't think I can make it to the Mock Trial thingy. I was honestly looking really forward to it and im very upset that im not able to go. It was a real shocker when i was told i couldn’t go because my grandma’s sister died and her husband came down to LA to spend easter with us and my moms side of the family in Arizona. I tried arguing with both of my parents to make them change the date but they're pretty stuck on their word. I was really bummed because i had everything planned in my head. if you want i can give you my paper that had everything i was going to say during the trial. Again, im sorry that i cant make it, and i wouldn’t want you thinking that i did this to get my way out of doing
This mock trial script provided very detailed information on how a court functions and the duties of the participants. For instance, the role of a judge is to give the rules to the jury on how they should debate on whether the accused is presumed innocent or guilty. The judge also represents the law since s/he is the one who enforces it in a court trial. Another thing that the mock trial script offers is how both the crown and defence counsel functions. The crown counsel represents the government and is responsible for conducting legal proceedings against the accused. The defence counsel however, defends the accused from the crown counsel by proving to the court that the accused is innocent. Lastly, the mock trial also showed how the jury is