counsel On behalf of the people of the State of New York‚ and everyone connected that you have given us throughout this trial. We also thank you for your attention to this case. In a short while‚ when the closing arguments are over‚ you will return to the chambers and begin deliberations. We ask that you consider the facts and the evidence in reaching the verdict in this case. Jordan Stone is being charged with 3 things. 2nd degree assault‚ 2nd degree burglary‚ and 1st degree attempted robbery.
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In today’s society we are told that if we are put on trial we are judged by a jury of our own peers‚ a right an attorney‚ and that we are innocent until proven guilty. When Socrates was put on trial he was given none of these‚ to be fair he decided not to have a lawyer. Socrates was charged for not believing in the gods that the state believed in and corrupting the youth‚ brought to the court by Meletus and others. Socrates’ starts his defense by stating that all he will do is speak the truth and
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Hammurabi Was Unfair Hammurabi was the king of Babylon. He started in 1750 BCE-1792 BCE‚ Babylon is in modern day Iraq. In 1750 BCE there were two rivers that went through Babylon‚ the Tigris river and the Euphrates river. Hammurabi was the King of Babylon‚ he was a harsh ruler and that’s why I’m writing about Hammurabi’s Code. He was the first person recorded to make laws and he wrote two hundred and eighty-two laws that were written on a stele which is a big stone. Hammurabi was told by Shamash
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When Yosemite’s valley was being formed‚ glaciation began because the world became colder; thus causing a sheet of ice to layer and causing glaciers to form (Beatty‚ 1943). These glaciers helped form the height of the mountain range and the canyons. However‚ there has been no real explanation found scientifically why or how the earth became cold enough to form an ice sheet. Beginning in Genesis chapter 6 (New International Version) God told Noah to build an ark because He was going to send
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The Civil War was utterly devastating. There are more American casualties resulting from that war than any war combined. The effects of the war still resonate today‚ including racism. A question that historians‚ Americans‚ and the President of the United States have pondered is: could the Civil War been avoided? Writer and historian James McGregor Burns argued that with the right leadership‚ the Civil War was avoidable. I am in agreement with Burns‚ with the potential help of better political leaders
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The Crown Prosecution Service is in charge of prosecuting anyone who has gone against the law. this could include theft‚ murder or any other crime cases. They ensure that people living in a neighbourhood or any other communities are safe. The CPS is a independent organisation however during a investigation the CPS does tend to work closely with the police service. The CPS decide whether or whether not any brought up cases should be prosecuted. The organisation also prepare the cases so that they
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Prosecution versus Defense Within the walls of any courtroom exemplified is the adversarial system of the United States of America between prosecutors and attorneys. In a logical sense‚ both roles and responsibilities are somewhat similar but contrasting. A prosecutor’s primary role is that of a minister of justice‚ and not simply that of an advocate in guarding the rights of the accused as well as enforcing the rights of the public (Tragos‚ n.d.). Of course‚ as a minister of justice and
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business procedures so polite and courteous business life enjoyable because of mutual respect. Business etiquette applies to office life attitude‚ the attitude to face business associates‚ and the attitude in which we joined in the organization. It was a smile‚ a sincere appreciation and thanks‚ not abuse of position‚ wealth‚ not quickly offended‚ self-control‚ tolerance‚ and do not interrupt people. In other words‚ business etiquette it maintains a pleasant atmosphere‚ creates a feeling of mutual
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After attending high school and watching a little TV those two professions were the last thing on my mind. By now I know you are thinking‚ what career has she chosen? Good question‚ I am going to be a crime scene investigator. I love following along while watching shows like CSI or The first 48. I can sometime figure out who did it before the investigators. “Crime scene investigation is often a challenging and difficult line of work for even the most experienced law enforcement agent. There are
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situations arise‚ what is your initial reaction? Do you fight or flee? Do you stay calm or get agitated? Do you “own” your part of the situation or look to lay blame on anyone other than yourself? Consider how your initial reaction may affect your ability to resolve a situation effectively. If difficult situations arise‚ my initial reaction is to fight. I take the time to do reflect and think of the best way to deal with the difficult situation so I can move on. I stay calm and face the problem head on
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