FIRST DIVISION G.R. No. L-107819 December 17‚ 1993 EFREN ANCIRO‚ petitioner‚ vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES and THE HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS‚ respondents. Franco L. Loyola for petitioner. The Solicitor General for the People of the Philippines. DAVIDE‚ JR.‚ J.: The principal issue raised in this petition is the propriety of the trial court’s denial of a motion to strike out the testimony of the private complainant whose cross examination was not finished because she had left for abroad
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Documentary vs. Criminal Minds-Comparative Essay Robert William Pickton was a pig farmer and serial killer who targeted prostitutes and murdered them on his farm. We viewed the documentary about him‚ as well as the Criminal Minds episode to compare how real life crimes are shown in the media. They both had very different ways of portraying the case. The documentary had real facts‚ interviews‚ and voice recordings of Pickton. The Criminal Minds episode followed a similar storyline‚ but altered some
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History of criminal justice The modern criminal justice system has evolved since ancient times‚ with new forms of punishment‚ added rights for offenders and victims‚ and policing reforms. These developments have reflected changing customs‚ political ideals‚ and economic conditions. In ancient times through the middle Ages‚ exile was a common form of punishment. During the Middle Ages‚ payment to the victim (or the victim’s family)‚ known as wergild‚ was another common punishment‚ including for violent
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Introduction Being reintroduced into the outside world and the re-socialization of newly freed criminal offenders has been a reoccurring setback in society. With the United States having recidivism rates upward of 69%‚ it is apparent that freed convicts are finding it hard readjusting and going back to their normal lives in society (Bureau of Justice Statistics‚ 2008). Retribution‚ incapacitation‚ deter‚ and rehabilitate offenders‚ are all characteristics of the purpose of prison‚ but much of
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The Malaysian Bar Malaysian Court System Last Updated Monday‚ 29 September 2008 04:37PM THE SUPERIOR COURTS This consists of the High Court of Malaya‚ the High Court of Sabah & Sarawak‚ the Court of Appeal and the Federal Court. The Federal Court is the highest court of the land. High CourtsThe High Courts have general supervisory and revisionary jurisdiction over all the Subordinate Courts and hear appeals from the Subordinate Courts in civil and criminal matters. They hear matters relating
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Compare and Contrast two Models to Explain Substance Use‚ Abuse and Addiction. Use‚ as the term infers is any use of a drug. The majority of people use a form of drug in one way or another‚ ranging from the use of prescribed medication over the counter‚ to alcohol‚ tobacco‚ caffeine or illicit drugs such as cannabis‚ or amphetamines. In reference to use‚ abuse and addiction two models will be addressed as a way to explain this epidemic. Exploring the disease model‚ from the 1930’s post-Prohibition
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Sentencing is an important aspect in the criminal justice process. It is the punishment defendants receive when they are convicted of a crime. The punishment spectrum is wide and vast‚ ranging from probation to death. Punishment and sentencing present some of the most complex issues of the criminal justice system. There are four main philosophical reasons surrounding the purpose of sentencing; they are retribution‚ deterrence‚ incapacitation and rehabilitation. Retribution is the philosophy
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Criminal Procedure Policy Kristen Torres CJA/353 June 14‚ 2010 Kathleen H. Mooneyhan “Criminal procedure is the branch of American constitutional law concerned with the state’s power to maintain an orderly society and the rights of citizens and residents to live in freedom from undue government interference with their liberty” (Zalman‚ 2008‚ p. 4). The Fourth‚ Fifth‚ Sixth‚ Eighth‚ and Fourteenth amendments are significant in studying criminal procedure. In criminal justice‚ the criminal procedure
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Part A For the purpose of the report‚i visited Crown court and magistrate court.The court visit was for student to understand more of English court system.The report will create a reflective discussion on future legal studies. Part B The Lay Magistrates also known as justices of peace‚are judges that serve in magistrate courts .Magistrates do not have legal training or qualifications.In magistrate court‚ they sit by a bench of three or two.Magistrates are required to sit for at least 13 days/26
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The consequences of having a criminal record as an adult is much more severe than one might perceive it to be. In many cases‚ the impact can limit one from getting a professional job or working in certain fields‚ it can prevent them from getting an education‚ rejects them from traveling in particular areas of the world and many other penalties as well. A criminal record is information held about that person’s arrest or conviction. Courts can than review ones criminal record to determine their sentencing
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