Jury Nullification Jury Nullification Natalie Popoff CJA/344 Torria Richardson Jury Nullification “It is not only the juror’s right‚ but his duty to find the verdict according to his own best understanding‚ judgment‚ and conscience‚ though in direct opposition to the direction of the court.” This is what John Adams said of jury nullification. John Jay‚ who was the first justice of the Supreme Court said‚ “The jury has the right to judge both the law as well as the fact in controversy
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12 Angry Men: A Review of Dysfunctional Teams The classic movie‚ 12 Angry Men‚ was first filmed in 1957 starring Henry Fonda‚ Lee J. Cobb‚ and Martin Balsam. It was remade in 1997 with Tony Danza‚ James Gandolfini‚ and Jack Lemmon. Although the recreation of the film was updated to suit the audience‚ the story of twelve strangers coming together to make the decision over one man’s life is what holds the viewers’ attention. Although the story revolves around a young 18-year-old Latino boy who has
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For generations‚ plays have been passed down how they entertain‚ and also how they guide the audience. It is through dramatic techniques in which move audiences‚ allowing them to have an insight and appreciation of the playwright’s issues. ‘The Twelve Angry Men’ is a prime example‚ as it uses its techniques to raise the play’s key ideas on prejudice in the court of jury‚ educate viewers on the triumph of justice‚ and emphasising the theme of conviction of the story. Prejudice is seen as one crucial
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The movie that I chose to watch was A Time to Kill staring Samuel L. Jackson and Matthew McConaughey. This film was set in Canton Mississippi‚ where two white racist viciously beat and rape Carl Hailey’s (Samuel Jacksons) daughter. His daughter survives this and the two men are arrested. Carl seeks out Jake Brigance (Matthew McConaughey) a lawyer who helped defend his brother previously. They discuss a similar case which four white teenagers were acquitted of the rape of a black girl. Carl is determined
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PAGE ONE Adelphia Founder And One Son Are Found Guilty Jury Remains Deadlocked On Second Son‚ Acquits Former Assistant Treasurer By PETER GRANT and CHRISTINE NUZUM Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL July 9‚ 2004; Page A1 Notching another victory against the corporate excesses of the 1990s‚ prosecutors won criminal convictions against the father-and-son team of John and Timothy Rigas‚ former top executives at cable company Adelphia Communications Corp. However‚ they failed
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1. What differences in values and beliefs could you see demonstrated in this film and how did this influence the decisions which were made? Give at least three examples I saw values and beliefs from one extreme to the other. Example 1 – It was automatically assumed‚ by juror 10‚ that because the defendant lived in the ‘slums’ he was violent and guilty. His personal beliefs affected his vote instead of the facts and evidence. He seem to value social status and beliefs more than the truth. Example
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Juror #1: Non-confrontational‚ Juror #1 serves as the foreman of the jury. He is serious about his authoritative role‚ and wants to be as fair as possible. Juror #2: He is the most timid of the group. Just how timid? Well‚ this will give you an idea: For the 1957 adaptation of 12 Angry Men‚ director Sidney Lumet cast John Fielder as Juror #2. (Fielder is best known as the voice of “Piglet” from Disney’s Winnie the Pooh cartoons). Juror #2 is easily persuaded by the opinions of others‚ and cannot
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12 Angry Men “Life Is In Their Hands -- Death Is On Their Minds!” The dynamics of group decision-making is the central focus in the film 12 Angry Men. This is one such movie which shows how group dynamics can actually lead to success or failures.12 Angry Men is a classic movie which was released in 1957. In the movie 12 men are put in one single room to discuss a case and reach a final decision on it. Until they don’t come up with a final decision no one is allowed to leave. Group dynamics
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Wrongfully Convicted: Innocence Being wrongfully convicted of a crime is a life changing experience. Over ten-thousand innocent people every year have to go through this horrible event. (http://researchnews.osu.edu/archive/ronhuff.htm) Eyewitnesses take up a big told in why this happens‚ they will look at the line of people and tell the officers the wrong person‚ maybe not on purpose but the affect they will have on this persons life is unlike any other. Being wrongfully convicted
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M1- Comparison of the roles of judges‚ magistrates‚ barristers‚ solicitors and juries. Judges & Magistrates- When hearing a case in court both magistrates and judges have to be unbiased and have no prejudices. They both have to make sure that no party is treated unfairly. Not only that but both parties must have a good sense of judgement and must be able to make sound decisions. Judges & Juries- Although Judges and jurors do not have many similarities there are a few. For example‚
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