I plowed my way through dozens of students making their way to the classrooms. When I entered the Criminal Justice Classroom all of the second year students were there. My teachers smiling with glee, and my classmates from the previous year, were waiting with anticipation. Then all of the juniors, which were first year students, made their way into the classroom. Mr. Fredrick told them to sit anywhere, trying to sound intimidating. The bell rang as it was time for class to begin. Mr. Fredrick and Mr. Rifenburgh stood up and told the junior class to go next door. It was time. The nerves ran through my stomach with anticipation. I felt like getting sick. I was extremely nervous and covered in red blotchy hives. We second year students were getting …show more content…
I could feel the tension rising, as people were nervous and anxious. The courtroom was as cold as an icebox. The bailiff addressed the full courtroom “All rise.” Once the judge said, “You may be seated,” you could see the nervous faces of the defendants and the families with them. When I sat down in an empty row just for me, I began listening to the judge read the rights to the defendants. A few minutes later, the judge and the lawyer went back and forth discussing a case. I can remember thinking how interesting that was and how much I wanted to be a part of this when I graduated. When the arraignments were over, the judge asked me if I had any questions on what happened. I was so excited and happy that I could not …show more content…
I do not think you would not like being a social worker.”
Talking to the judge I knew how much I loved being in the courthouse. As I was walking back to the bailiff’s office, I realized I loved the paper work and I wanted to be a paralegal. I knew being at the courthouse is where I belonged. When it was time to return to the Branch Area Career Center I did not want to leave. I wanted tomorrow to come, just so I could return to the courthouse.
I returned back to the Branch Area Careers Center, and I had the biggest smile on my face. I was stopped by Mr. Fredrick in the hallway. Mr. Fredrick said how happy he was I got into the courthouse. I explained the discussion that I had with the judge and how I realized I wanted to be a paralegal. Mr. Fredrick then realized how the Bronson Police Department was not the placement for me and the courthouse was where I belonged.
When I returned home, I reviewed my day. I had come to a conclusion that I wanted to be a paralegal. That after only knowing me one day, the judge influenced me to chase after my dreams. My teachers came to the conclusion that I was going to stay at the courthouse all year instead of being moved to different rotations throughout the semester. After that day I knew in my heart that the courthouse is where I
...s from The Prosecution Function to a real life setting. My tainted movie perception of the criminal justice system no longer exists. While the process does not necessarily always have an unbelievable climax, the excitement lies in the subtle details the opposing counsels must recognize in order to gain an advantage; it truly is a mind game. The immense amount of time and effort that is put forth makes me appreciate the quality of art that lawyers possess. The knowledge and preparation it takes to be successful is astounding, and it is a pleasure to watch.
The exhilaration I felt from sitting on the prosecuting side. The faces of the family members who sat behind me, and the mixed emotions in the room when the judge announced a guilty verdict. That day reminds me of why I've been worked so many 70 hour work weeks. Why I've invested so much time and money into making sure I can afford to pay tuition, pay for rent, and go law school. I grew up in a family where money was scarce and we were expected to pay our own bills and school. None of my family members have attended law school, so this has been a new experience for my family. It has been tough, but it's allowed me to develop a strong work ethic that will be necessary to survive in law school and the courtroom. I believe that my experiences would make me a great candidate for the ________ Law
Judge Schopler describes his goals for the future as “staying focused on increasing his familiarity with his new position and looking for opportunities to learn from his colleagues.” His exceptional work ethic, passion for the law, and his appreciation for the judicial system have defined Schopler’s legal career. He now begins his tenure as Magistrate Judge with the same commitment and zeal. Welcome to the
“Witness for the Prosecution” superbly demonstrated a realist view of the operating procedures in a courtroom. The actors within the courtroom were easy to identify, and the steps transitioned smoothly from the arrest to the reading of the verdict. The murder trial of Leonard Vole provided realistic insight into how laws on the books are used in courtroom proceedings. With the inferior elements noted, the superior element of the court system in “Witness for the Prosecution” was the use of the adversary system. Both sides of the adversary system were flawlessly protrayed when the prosecution and defense squared off in the courtroom.
It is exciting for me to apply to the position of Judicial Secretary for the Common Pleas Court of Cuyahoga County. As someone with a bachelor’s in criminal justice and a drive to work in public service, I know I can be a great addition to the team at the common pleas court.
I was giving the opportunity of witnessing a few preliminary hearings and gained insight of lawyers in full force. Some hearings were very serious while others were surprising to watch. I was also giving the chance by Mr. Shelton, who is the administrator, to shadow an attorney. That was probably the best day I had at General Sessions Court because he took me to criminal court; I was able to watch the introduction of the case. Criminal court is more intense than the other courts I visited. The atmosphere in criminal criminal court is exactly what I needed to experience in my internship; criminal court assured me that I can commit tot the challenging job of an attorney and be successful. In addition to obtaining experience, I also obtained course credit because of my participation in the internship
The frustration of being nervous got to me as I tried figuring out what to wear to court where I would see my mother and 11 year old sisters. The only thing running through my mind was the fear of losing the case I had been trying so hard to fight to end, and in the mix possibly losing my sisters too. Being taken away from my family and put into foster care I knew early on that this case for family reunification had to come to an end, so that none of us had
I hope that through this experience I can grow my understanding of the legal system and its affects on others. I feel as though working diligently with those who are in dire need of legal help will advance me in the path of law at a rapid pace. Being immersed with people who have
The courtroom is a place where cases are heard and deliberated as evidence is produced to prove whether the accused person is innocent or guilty. Different courtroom varies depending on the hierarchy and the type of cases, they deliberate upon in the courtroom. In the United States, the courts are closely interlinked through a hierarchical system at either the state or the federal level. Therefore, the court must have jurisdiction before it takes upon a case, deliberate, and come up with a judgment on it. The criminal case is different from the civil cases, especially when it comes to the court layout. In this essay, I will explain how I experienced a courtroom visit and the important issues are learnt from the visit.
A major aspect of the liberal arts education is gaining knowledge from a variety of departments and experiences both in and out of the classroom. This semester I was given the opportunity to enroll in an Introduction to Criminal Justice course as the final part of my political science degree. While I have had the opportunity to take a criminal justice law course in the past, this is the first opportunity I have to take a class that explores and explains the justice system.
Most of my attention is directed at advising students and ensuring students take the correct courses so they graduate on time. The second arduous job related function involves keeping students within the Criminal Justice Program engaged in the coursework and not succumb to quitting because they feel the work is difficult, or they become disinterested in some aspect of the coursework. I accomplish both of the above tasks through current assignments that captures realistic work the students would experience in the criminal justice profession. Since the Criminal Justice field requires law enforcement personnel to present before groups and testify before the court, I conduct several mock courts and realistic scenarios to acclimate the students
Today I enter criminal court building located on 100th centre street. As soon as I walk in the first thing I notice is how the building looks. To me it was kind of dark as if the lights was dying. Then I notice the guards and metal detectors. Once I finish with that I had proceeded to make my way into the arrangement. There’s was two of them so I enter on the right hand side. As soon as I walk in my eyes open to the reality that what I saw on t.v is not the same as the real world. I saw multiple officers and other people. I pick up on who was the judge, and the lawyers. What I did not see was who was the bridge officer. I spent twenty minutes trying to figure out because I couldn't hear what the judge was saying. Everybody there was talking over the judge. So I
In modern society, most often you hear a crime committed by a juvenile referred to as a delinquent act and not a criminal offense. Early on in U.S. history, there was no difference between a “child” breaking the law or an “adult” breaking the law – they were treated exactly the same. Let’s rewind to the 18th century. Traditionally, anyone below the age of 7 was recognized as an “infant” and therefore was thought to be below the age of reasoning. This meant that anyone under age 7 was not capable of criminal intent and exempt from punishment for their acts and from serving any prison time. This was all fine and dandy, except for the fact that meant that anyone over the age of 7 could be held responsible for their actions. However, there was
At 1:30 p.m. on a Monday afternoon, I entered the San Bernardino Justice Center in Downtown San Bernardino for my first court visit. After passing through the metal screen detectors and making my way up to courtroom number 19, I opened the courtroom doors plated “Judge Harold Wilson” and nervously checked in with the bailiff and the court clerk. The judge, judicial clerk and two attorneys were already in the room chatting. I was surprised to hear the friendliness in their tone and conversation they all were having regarding their personal lives. The attorneys from opposing sides were chatting like they were best friends. I asked the bailiff, “If this is normal?”, he said, “Yes it is! and whatever they show on TV is not reality.” Soon after our conversation, the bailiff brought in the defendant. He was well dressed, black male, probably around the age of 35. He sat down next to the defense lawyer and the chit-chatting resumed. After 20 minutes of laughter and constant bantering, the judge asked the bailiff to bring the jury inside. As the bailiff walked outside to call the jury in, the judge went to his chambers.
The test. The test, www.yourfreecareertest.com, that decided our life, what career we fit into. After thinking hard about the questions and answering in full thought, I was matched with law enforcement for 83%. I was elated when I found out that the category contains a criminal lawyer, which is the profession I always wanted to be apart of. As it matches my personality like pieces of a puzzle. I love to organize, be in control, to present my opinions that feel all the way to my heart, and figure problems out while challenging myself with anything thrown at me. As a lawyer, I would be cheerful to go to an office and sit down to help someone out. Also the pay, with a starting salary of $45,00 and an average salary of $114,300 and more.