Law of Precedent One of the major considerations on how someone is tried in a court of law depends upon the previous convictions of similar cases. This law of precedent (stare decisis) was founded hundreds of years ago as part of our common law. The literal translation of stare decisis is "that like cases be decided alike." Precedents in law play a fundamental role in the judicial processes of Canada. From stealing a loaf of bread ranging to murder in the first degree‚ there are precedents for
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a circuit judge and two magistrates. The Crown Court also sentences defendants who have been committed for sentencing by magistrates‚ after having been summarily convicted of an either-way offence. There are 77 Crown Court centres of three types: first tier centres are visited by High Court judges for serious Crown Court work and High Court civil business. High court judges deal with the most serious offences here. Second tier centres are visited by High Court judges‚ circuit judges and recorders
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bargains are another way to help reduce cases from going to trial. Usually please bargains are between the council and the defense attorney but the judge can have a factor in it depending on the jurisdiction. They can work with the judge for a predetermined sentence. If the prosecutor goes back on the agreement‚ the defendant can ask the judge for relief. The judge may use different tactics to go about this such as withdrawal of the agreement or have the prosecutor go through the agreement there are distinct
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Jessup moot court oral argument‚ the following is a useful guide. For further guidance‚ you may view a video recording of past Jessup moot court competition. Structure & Sequence 1. Opening Competitors may be seated after the judges sit down. When the judges indicate that they are ready‚ the student should rise and approach the podium or lectern. 2. Introduction The very first statement out of moot court competitors’ mouths should always be‚ "May it please the Court‚ my name is _____
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opening act of the short story‚ there is a narration that states that the judge is a male. In the opening act of the movie‚ you can see that the judge is not a male. Also‚ in the story‚ the judge seems quite a bit more serious about making the jurors really think about what is going on and having them be conscience about the fact that if there is at all any doubt then they will have to vote ‘not guilty.’ In the movie‚ the judge plainly says you‚ jurors‚ have to think about how the actions you take are
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The Adversarial system usually consists of two opposing sides and assumes justice will result out of the debate between the two parties. Now‚ in the inquisitorial system of justice‚ the judge takes over the role of an investigator and decision maker. Trials in the inquisitorial system are often a lot short as well‚ as there are less lawyers‚ and fewer juries. This system also assumes that justice will result in extensive review of evidence
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The legal system of Singapore Contants Introduction Legal history Common law and custom law Constitution Legislature Judiciary Specialities in Singapore legal system Self comments Conclusion *Note: I check the official webside‚ there is only Singapore legal system instead of Singapore’s legal system‚ so in my whole passage I use the word Singapore legal system. Introduction Singapore‚ a thriving city-state‚ overcomes the dearth of natural resources to become one of the juggernaut
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made by judges in trials (Precedents) Origin of Common Law: William the conqueror took power in England in 1066 Judges were sent out on circuits visiting villages and hearing cases From time to time‚ the judges would meet and discuss the cases they heard The idea of precedents developed Judges should be consistent when hearing similar cases; this is seen as just and fair. In the 14th Century 1. Another court was set up to hear people’s appeals who thought that their original judge had made
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Court Systems/CJA224 December 18‚ 2014 Russell Galbreath‚ MPA Court History and Purpose Paper What is Court? The Court is where disputes are settled‚ law is born and where individuals accused of criminal crimes are held for trial and sent before a judge to determine their fate. Courts are simply the civilized way of handling an issue in a legal organized manner. It is a critical component of American justice system. Courts id defined by the book as‚ “An agency or unit of the judicial branch of government
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maritime criminal court; - local courts‚ created by Act 2002-1138 of 9 September 2002 to meet the need to make justice more accessible‚ swifter and capable of dealing more appropriately with small claims and minor offences. Local courts have lay judges; •the courts of second instance: the appeal courts; •the supreme court: the Court of Cassation‚ responsible for ensuring compliance with the rules of law
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