shows that there are two types of courts in which sentencing takes place Magistrate’s court and the Crown court. Criminal cases are dealt with in either of these two courts (Newburn 2007). Firstly‚ this essay will look at the functions and roles of both Magistrates and Crown courts. Secondly it will describe what cases are expected to be handled at each court and their jurisdictions. it will then go on to discuss various strengths and weaknesses of these courts. Furthermore it will examine the roles
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While Charlotte was on the boat she became a different person. In the True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle‚ by Avi‚ Charlotte is the main character and changes personalities during her voyage. One example is‚when Zachariah is whipped to death‚ Charlotte joins the crew. Another example is‚ Charlotte becomes less proper when she puts the trousers on and is being called mister. The last example is‚ Charlotte becomes captain when Captain Jaggery dies. While Charlotte was on the boat she changed personalities
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Crown Court Observation – Log Monday 4th February 2013‚ 10.30am was when the visit to Kingston Crown Court took place. The case that was observed consisted of six males. Throughout the whole time in the courtroom‚ the Clerk was keeping a record of the proceedings. The first male was 19 years of age‚ named Ally. Ally was on trial for being supplied Class A drugs‚ two accounts of armed robbery‚ and handling stolen goods‚ which Ally pleaded guilty to. The prosecution officer only gave reference
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predators within a safe establishment during school‚ school outing‚ or even when participating in after school activities is unacceptable and causes potential for liability charges. In student injury cases such as Hansen vs. Board of Education‚ the court observed a pattern with careless hiring‚ neglectful supervision‚ and unconcerned retention. It is important to cautiously screen all candidates‚ conduct suitable evaluations‚ and to create an environment that allows teachers to have witnesses. This
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| The U.S. Constitution is supported by a dual court system in which the power is shared between the state and the federal governments. Most criminal cases are tried in state court‚ whereas‚ federal crimes are tried in federal courts. Both courts have jurisdiction‚ although federal courts are limited to the cases heard. The state offers a broad capability to encompass more cases and averages 30‚000‚000 cases filed‚ whereas‚ the federal courts see a mere 1‚000‚000 cases (findlaw). State and federal
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I have got a chance to visit court on 2‚ January 2014 with my group members Biagio Mauri for our law assignment. This is the first time of my life visiting to court and we went to magistrate court around 1pm. That court is located in 363 George Street Brisbane QLD 4001‚ opening and closing hours is 8:30-4:30. When we arrived infront of the court I feel alittle nervous because I have never been to any court. My group members asked me to turn off all of my electronic devices. In entrance there are
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different form what it is today. The very first jury had acted as witness and provides information to the court. Later‚ Henry II changed the function of jury to one who deliberates on evidence. Slowly‚ the jury system mold into the system we have today. [1] The system by which we are familiar with today‚ i.e. juries giving verdicts on the basis of what is related to them by witnesses at the court hearing was coming into prominence in trials of serious offences as early as the fifteenth centur The main
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confessions of a shopaholic! :D a book by SOPHIE KINSELLA {A.K.A the secret dreamworld of a shopaholic} Oh!When she saw the GUCCI boots‚thats it!Takes out her credit card‚swipes and its hers!Oh! The joy on her face that she can finally say that its hers and she owns the boots! Rebecca Bloomwood‚23‚a financial expert she called herself but very few knew that she was in a great debt! A girl who hides her credit card bills under her bed and gives financial advises to everyone?That was Becky Bloomwood
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the original judicial system it has included giving power to the state legislator to make other courts if needed. The lowest level of the court is known as the Peace courts and the Municipal courts. According to the constitution each county is required to establish between one or eight Peace courts and one or two justices‚ which is based on the population of the area. These courts are local trial courts that are limited to power and are restricted to class C misdemeanor cases. The cases held are not
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Introduction to Courts in Malaysia Summary There are generally two types of trials‚ criminal and civil. The hierarchy of courts begins from the Magistrates’ Court‚ Sessions Court‚ High Court‚ Court of Appeal‚ and finally‚ the Federal Court. The jurisdiction of the courts in civil or criminal matters are contained in theSubordinate Courts Act 1948 and the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. Article 121 of the Constitution provides for two High Courts of coordinate jurisdiction‚ the High Court in Malaya‚ and
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