Introduction Jury system is originated in Ancient Rome‚ the 12 jurors had to be good male Roman citizen. Females‚ children‚ the elderly and slaves were excluding in jury system. The duty of jury was to investigate crime and judge the accused people. It symbolized a high level of democracy which involved citizen in the legal system and transparency of judicial power. Australia today still continuous the jury system in the district court and supreme court. The selection of jury is changed‚ women now
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very well but there are certain aspects that can do with reform to further improve the adversary system. The adversary system of trial has five main features that add to the overall effectiveness such as the role of the parties‚ the role of the judge and the need for legal representation. In the adversary system of trial each party is in control and responsible for presenting their own case‚ with this comes great problems and strength to the case itself. A strength that is attached to the parties
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to be sudden dramatic music‚ and many “I objects!” I settled in‚ and watched the unassuming traffic violations unfold. Therefore‚ contrary to my expectations‚ I found myself in a laid back environment where competence is deemed unimportant to the judges‚ lawyers‚ and employees that I encountered. Caught up in my fantastical‚ idyllic court world‚ I had very high expectations of how my first court experience would unfold. I dressed up for the occasion‚ wearing a business casual outfit with heels
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problem is being created. Although San Francisco has stepped up and started creating programs such as Community Court‚ there is yet many places that are not doing anything to fix the system but instead just making the problem escalade. It is how one judge once said‚ “Fairness has departed from the system.” ! ! Barragan
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earlier. The Court determined that refusal to appoint counsel to a destitute defendant on a felony charge in state court did not inevitably violate the Fourteenth Amendment’s Due Process Clause. In Clarence Gideon’s original Panama City‚ Florida trial Judge McCrary‚ Jr. denied Gideon’s request for representation using Betts as
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to think that the Just system is perfect and does what is best for the people. In some cases it’s true however that is not always the case; Judges‚ Prosecutors‚ and Defense Attorneys are held at a high standard and help to determine the futures of people that commit crimes and provide justice for victims. It is important for everyone to understand that Judges‚ Prosecutors‚ and Attorneys are human and make mistakes and bad choices as we all do. I will talk about articles I’ve researched that show Prosecutorial
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1. Magistrates’ courts All criminal cases start in a magistrates’ court. Cases are heard by either 2 or 3 magistrates and a district judge There isn’t a jury in a magistrates’ court. A magistrates’ court normally handles cases known as ‘summary offences’‚ eg: most motoring offences minor criminal damage being drunk and disorderly It can also deal with some of the more serious offences‚ eg: burglary drugs offences These are called ‘either way’ offences and can be heard either in a magistrates’ court
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against the defendant are read before a judge. At an arraignment‚ a lawyer is appointed if the defendant cannot afford one‚ and the defendant’s plea (guilty‚ not guilty‚ no contest) is entered. Bail may also be set at the arraignment. Step 2: Preliminary Hearing The arraignment is followed by a preliminary hearing‚ in which a prosecutor presents evidence to a judge in an attempt to show that there is strong suspicion that a person committed a crime. If the judge is convinced that a strong suspicion
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the right to have witnesses testify on their behalf.(Juvenile Justice pg.262). This is a hearing where the defendant is informed of the charges filed by the State and asked to enter a plea to those charges (Guilty‚ Not Guilty‚ or No Contest). The Judge also determines whether the defendant qualifies for representation by the Public Defender. (sao2fl.org)(William “Willie” N. Meggs). At this time if a juvenile pleads not guilty and adjudication hearing is scheduled. An adjudication hearing is much
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SYSTEM Is there gender bias in our Court System? The United States of America is acclaimed for having one of the most sophisticated judicial systems in the world. Almost every day thousands of people‚ including law enforcement officers‚ lawyers‚ judges‚ government officials and even accused criminals‚ take part in this system‚ hoping to settle disputes and work for justice. A court is place to settle arguments and impose penalties for those who disobey the laws of society. An overview of the Court
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