The law and its ever-changing characteristics intrigued me at a very early age. Growing up, I wanted to be a lawyer. My goal of becoming a lawyer was a bit impractical due to my procrastination after high school graduation and because of my past financial situation. Not knowing what to do then, led me to join the Navy. The Navy afforded me the opportunity to go to school while working and it also allowed me to change jobs so that I can choose something closely related to my goal of becoming an attorney. That’s when I became a Paralegal, or “Legalman” as the Navy calls it.…
If you are summoned to jury duty, it is your responsibility to arrive on time. You must have your own transportation…
Everyone dreads Jury duty. Jury duty is commonly known as a nuisance that gets in the way of our everyday lives. When one types in the words “jury duty” into the google search bar that individual finds the first few search results to be “get out of jury duty” or “jury duty excuses”. However, we fail to realize that the role of a juror is essential to the United States justice system, we also fail to realize that every single juror counts. We often hear of jurors conforming, and switching their votes to the majority vote in hopes of going home, but this is not the case in “12 Angry Men”. In Sidney Lumet’s feature film “12 Angry Men”, we are given insight to the pressures of social psychology and how one man strives to overcome and change it.…
As we walked into the jury room, after hearing the case of Commonwealth v. Miller, I had already decided how I would vote and, honestly, I determined I was not going to be swayed. We swiftly chose a foreman by appointing the one, who had been given the jury instructions, to that position. Next, we read the jury instructions out loud, in order to remember and understand the definition of each charge. Debate over the meaning of the instructions ensued for a short amount of time before we dove into determining guilt or innocence. Everyone was given a chance to discuss the case and, personally, I felt comfortable entering the discussion and debating the case. After discussion, we voted and were evenly split among guilty or not guilty. Next, we…
What is a home owner assessments fee? Well, if you've been looking for a new home and you're wondering how owning a home in a neighborhood that has a homeowners association (HOA), then this is a question you need to know the answer to and an answer you need to thoroughly understand before you make any decisions. Why? Because not understanding the ramifications of the home owner assessments fee could ultimately cause you to lose your home, if you're not prepared to pay such a fee when it's assessed. That statement sounds pretty serious doesn't it? The fact of the matter is that the home owner assessments fee is a subject not everyone who buys a home in a neighborhood with an HOA knows about, let alone understands how it works. Therefore, we are going to talk about what an HOA is, how they work, when a home owner assessments fee is necessary and what happens if you don't pay it.…
When confronted with criminal charges, the first thing that you need to do is seek assistance of an experienced attorney for sound legal advice and a fair trial. Finding a reliable attorney is no easy a task, especially if you have no understanding of the internal workings of the courthouse. Being embroiled in a legal battle can be a harrowing experience and the monumental task of finding a reliable attorney only adds to the ordeal. A bleak attitude can very well spell defeat for you. The traditional method of hiring an attorney has so far been relied solely on the referrals provided from friends and family. There is no golden rule that you can follow while hiring an attorney, other than the standard norms that has been set by no one in particular.…
The choice to attend college is a personal one. Earning a college degree involves a great deal of personal commitment. Ultimately, while the individual attainment of a college degree may benefit the greater society, the overwhelming benefit is to the individual. In contrast, a public road or sidewalk benefits the many. Road and sidewalks are integral to many peoples’ daily lives. Government should seek to benefit the many; however, the Denver City Council seeks to benefit individuals through the imposition of a sales tax for scholarships. In an era of limited incomes and higher taxes, the question becomes, “Which is more more beneficial-- taxing Peter to benefit Paul only or taxing Peter to benefit all?” This question was addressed in…
Ethnicity plays a big role in courtroom proceedings as well as judicial practices from all parts of the criminal justice system. It is anywhere from the initial intake of a person to the time the person is sentenced. Everyone involved in the proceeding has to perform certain duties to their highest ability and they have to be fair to everyone that is involved in the court proceedings. If a person is a different race or gender it may not always be the case that the people have to be fair or perform certain duties. There is statistical research that has proven in the past twenty years that there is a…
Arguably, if the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman case was the other way around, State of Florida v. Trayvon Martin, Trayvon Martin would be facing prison time. This is the problem with the courts. I think that the only way to solve this is to have the jurors, and judged blindfolded during cases, this way they couldn’t see what race the defendant is and could possible make it a fair trial, or simply never have the parties present in front of judges or jurors. I believe that if the State of Florida v. George Zimmerman case was done this way, George Zimmerman would have served some time in prison, how is it that this person can get away with murder, when another person in the same situation cannot just because of his or her…
Krieger suffers from a disease and by law is granted the use of marijuana as a treatment.…
The jury pool is initially chosen from among the community utilizing a random strategy. Jury records are gathered from voter enlistments and driver permit/state id. From these records, some people are mailed. They will be addressed in court by the judge and/or lawyers in the U.S. According to Shari Seidman, in some cases such as capital punishment, the jury must be death qualified. Jury procedures are taught in law institutions to law students. The jury chose is said to have been…
Every American that has registered to vote or has a drivers license can at any time be called to serve on a jury. There are mixed feelings about being called for duty. Some Americans see it as a nuisance that will disrupt their lives. Others see it as an opportunity to serve their country. Being called to serve, and actually serving is two different matters. A jury is ultimately selected by the judge, prosecutor and defending attorney. How they are they picked? How are they released? Maybe this paper will answer a few of these questions.…
Student debt in on the rise. It arises from the increasing college tuition costs. It makes college attendance prohibitive to many people. Additionally, it translates to a higher student loan debts. College is expensive, to a point that many people consider it a dream come true to attend college. The current developments in the world mean that there are an ever-increasing number of new courses. Moreover, the costs are on the rise to remain current with educational developments. Individuals who are disproportionately affected include people of color and the poor.…
I may be given awards and titles, but the achievements that I value as the most significant are the ones where I improve myself or others in some way.…
Do you believe American Airlines has the right to rescind a conditional job offer? Why?…