The history of juvenile justice can be dated back to the 1760s when Blackstone classified a juvenile offenders as individual between 7 to 14 years old that understands they are committing a crime and has the intent to commit a crime. The juveniles were trialed‚ sentenced‚ and house with adult offenders. In the 19th century there were a shift and the best interest of the child were taken in to consideration. The best interest of the child was not to punish‚ but to rehabilitate which started the House
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What is a jury? A jury is defined as a body of people (usually twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court. A jury may not seem important‚ but a jury is a very important part of our court system. Information about juries can be found in Amendment 6 and 7 of the United States Constitution. Amendment 6 states that in all criminal prosecutions‚ the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial while Amendment 7 states that
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An advantage to juveniles being handled in adult court is that many juveniles would not be arrested anymore for crimes considered against the law presently for minors. Many adolescent offenders are arrested for minor crimes now and if they are already on probation many trivial acts such as a suspension from school for “anything” can push them into a juvenile placement long term. I have seen it many times. Kids that are on probation for something they did 2 years prior such as at the age of 14
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Racism in The American Court System The American Court System was composed to be as fair and just as possible for everyone‚ but racial stereotyping and prejudices may have turned the court system towards favoring certain races over other ones. People of color are being unfairly judged as criminals by not only citizens‚ but police officers as well‚ resulting in injury‚ or even death of many innocent minorities. The media have made a big impact on fixing these hate crimes‚ but it is not enough to
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Our court system is so busy that the process has become assembly line justice. There are many reasons for this. The court system has one view. The criminal justice system is involved three noteworthy establishments which process a case from inception‚ through trial‚ to punishment. A case starts with law authorization authorities‚ who explore a wrongdoing and assemble proof to recognize and use against the assumed culprit. The case proceeds with the court framework‚ which measures the confirmation
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elow is a diagram of the hierarchy of the Irish court system. Civil Courts Civil courts deals with civil or private wrongs. In a Civil case the burden required is on the balance of probabilities. In most civil cases there will be a plaintiff and a defendant‚ the plaintiff sues the defendant. In civil proceedings the judgment would be to impose a settlement on the matter. eg‚ awarding damages‚ an injunction or an order for specific performance. Land law‚ employment law‚ contractual law‚ consumer
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Many judges in the criminal court system are not only overworked‚ but also must contend with the worst of society. How does the role and responsibility of a judge differ in a real-life courtroom as opposed to the mystique portrayed in the movies or on television? Judges in the court system do not have the luxury as portrayed on television‚ many judges that I have come into contact with would not allow disrespect or out burse from a defendant or the spectators in his/her courtroom. There
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Hierarchy of the Court System Civil Case Mr Van Persie (Robin Van Persie- Manchester United and Holland Footballer) I am aware that you are in need of some legal help regarding a dispute that you have with The Sun newspaper. I am more than willing to help you win this case and make sure that justice will be served to you. Before I fight this case I will need to explain to you what the case will be based on‚ what may happen and I will also consult you about the different types of legal personnel
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The old bailey court building is very unique and held some of the most important and major cases known. Located in the heart of London‚ old bailey is the central court system in the entire United Kingdom. The old bailey court house not only deals with major cases in London but parts of Britain as well. It is a very professional building where judges are to be called “My Lord” or “My Lady” and where England’s major criminals are brought to justice. It is open to the public to watch and hear but
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beyond‚ the young person is no longer tried for crimes in juvenile courts; now‚ they are tried in adult courts. But‚ does one or two years make such a difference between sixteen year olds and eighteen year olds? Is it fair for one person‚ just seventeen years of age‚ to be tried in a juvenile court‚ receiving a lesser sentence for murder than an person just six months older in age who committed the same crime? I think not. Trying juveniles as adults should be constantly allowed because punishment
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