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
When a person is accused of a crime, it is the responsibility of a judge to deem them competent to stand trial, mentally unstable to at the time of their trial, or not guilty by reason of insanity. This was something that was highly disputed during and after the case of John Salvi. John Salvi was an anti-abortionist of strong Catholic faith who shot and killed two people in attacks at Planned Parenthood clinics.
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.
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...
Competency to stand Trial: Refers to the ability or inability of a person to stand trial, and the inability could be due to an issue preventing them from being able to participate in their defense. If a person is considered incompetent, it could be for many reasons, for instance a mental or physical disorder as well as an intellectual disability.
... 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
For my field experience, I chose to attend a court case. On October 14th, 2015 I went to the District of Columbia court and watched a sentencing. It was not at all what I initially expected although after sitting in class for several weeks I was not shocked by it. What surprised me most was the informal, personal nature that the whole process had. The experience was interesting and I feel that I learned a lot from it.