Observation: For the last few weeks I made it my priority to attend as many court cases as I possibly could in order to fulfill the requirements for this paper. There were many challenges as there were at least five trials that I planned to observe that resulted in a continuance. Either a witness that was under subpoena failed to show‚ a party needed more time‚ the counsel’s health was affected and even when there wouldn’t be enough time during the trial court’s term to complete the trial. As
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Written theme for a traffic ticket‚ 9/1/13 Tonight‚ I am writing a theme for the Cedar Rapids court system. The length of this theme was set at one thousand and five hundred words. I was issued this assignment of writing a theme after going in to court and talking with the judge about a recent traffic ticket I had received. I was given this ticket because a Hiawatha policeman pulled me over claiming I had run a stop sign. Whether I agree with his definition of stopping or not‚ I accepted my ticket
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The United States court always has issues thrown at them‚ but their biggest issue that has last ever since it was created is civil rights. Multiple cases relate with this topic. However‚ some rule against‚ but some also rule with it. The Supreme Court has made many decisions to protect the rights of other races in the United States: Dred Scott v. Sanford‚ Shelly v. Kraemer‚ and Loving v. Virginia The Dead Scott v’s Sanford are shows that no mater what race you are‚ if you were born in the United
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conducted a study of cases handled by Hamilton County judges over a three-year period. Shown in Table 4.1 are the results for 182‚908 cases handled (disposed) by 38 judges in Common Pleas Court‚ Domestic Relations Court‚ and Municipal Court. Two of the judges (Dinkelacker and Hogan) did not serve in the same court for the entire three-year period. The purpose of the newspaper’s study was to evaluate the performance of the judges. Appeals are often the result of mistakes made by judges‚ and the newspaper
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the U.S supreme court tends to draw in a lot of political attention. This is the case because both the president and the Senate have a part in the election of a Supreme Court Justice. This essay demonstrates the admirable qualities that a Supreme Court Justice must have to be a potential candidate. The Senate confirmation process was at battle in the video “The Politics of Judicial Appointments.” It opens with Obama searching for quality candidates to fill the role of Supreme Court Justice. Obama
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opinions the court determines the final say. The Court must decide the case based off the Constitution and laws of the state‚ regardless of the judge’s personal preference‚ politics‚ and any other outside influence. (Y. M. Courts‚ About Your Courts) County courts or circuit courts are trial courts of limited jurisdiction. There is 30 judicial circuits in the state of Puerto Rico. Each circuit has the same divisions: small claims‚ juvenile‚ criminal‚ family‚ and probate. The trial courts of limited
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My Day In A Civil Court On February‚ 27‚ 2012 I took a trip down to the City Courthouse. After driving around looking for the courthouse‚ I found a parking spot‚ and entered the Courthouse just after 9 a.m. Upon arriving at the courthouse‚ I had no expectations‚ since this trip was my first visit. However‚ I did notice quite the crowd entering and exiting out of the courthouse. Nonetheless‚ I moved on ahead and walked toward the entrance. Once inside‚ I observed two security guards‚ and a large
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Court Observation The courts have the function of giving the public a chance to present themselves whether to prosecute or defend themselves if any dispute against them rises. It is known to everyone that a court is a place where disputes can be settled while using the right and proper procedures. The court is also the place where a just‚ fair and unbiased trial can be heard so that it would not cause any disadvantage to either of the party involved in the dispute. The parties are given a chance
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charges. A great deal often depends on the outcome of your court case‚ so Marc D. Orloff‚ Attorney At Law‚ a personal injury and criminal defense attorney serving the Goshen area‚ offers some tips for preparing for your first day of court. Before your court appearance‚ it’s important to: Locate The Courthouse: Make sure you know where the courthouse is‚ and how long it will take you to get there. Showing up late on your first day in court is sure to create a bad impression. Dress Professionally:
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When preparing for my court observation‚ I began wondering what could possibly effect a judge’s decision when it came down to deciding a sentence for a juvenile. After some brainstorming‚ I decided to observe factors that juveniles themselves displayed‚ and attempted to see if those factors influenced a judge’s decision. When originally starting my observations‚ I went in with five variables to look for which included the gender of the defendant‚ the defendants attire‚ the attitude in which they
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