Essays on Cross-Examination

Introduction

Trials for criminal cases is important to know the level of guilt or innocence of the accused person. It involves the enforcement of public codes of conduct as represented in the rule of laws as supported by the government’s prosecuting institutions or individuals. In general, the criminal case trials, there are efforts to bring criminal charges against the individual who allegedly committed a crime against another person or group of persons. However, the trial process itself is not as easy as it sounds. There are procedural steps that are normally being followed in a criminal trial, which will ...

Steps in Criminal Jury Trial

Upon being charged with a crime, the defendant is provided with some documents including an appearance notice and promise to appear in court, summons, the information, etc. This states the charges, the offense, and then date, time and place of the opening court appearance (Walston-Dunham, 2011). In this instance, the case now proceeds to the trial phase. For a case to be complete, it has to follow through six main steps i.e. selecting a jury, opening statements, evidence presentation and cross-examination, the final remarks, jury instructions, and finally the jury verdict. Selecting the jury - The first step begins ...

Doctor Glas

There are moments in every human’s life that could considerably change their behavior, interests, attitudes towards others or outlooks. Such turning points test peoples’ endurance as well as an ability to take important decisions. Whether it may be large or small these events modify us physically or mentally and teach never to take anything in life for granted. Experiencing these occurrences, humans learn more about themselves and their lives. In the end, people become even stronger individuals, with a clear vision of success and their own ways of realizing cherished dreams and achieving goals. Doctor Glas’ s diary ...

Interrogation

Interrogation In regard to interrogation, law enforcement officials have some questionable methods that are used when interviewing a suspect for a crime that has occurred. The class room text mentions many methods that police utilize when dealing with a potential suspect during their investigation for crimes committed. The scenario presented regarding the possible rape and murder suspect exhibits several aspects of what a typical interrogation may look like. Although the methodology behind the law enforcement’s legal rights to lie during the interrogation process may seem unethical and questionable, it is allowed in each and every case that is ...

NAMEUNIVERSITY

Abstract The aim of this essay is to work on a case of the mentally ill person, Mr. Fryer who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and was living on the streets. Mr. Fryer committed a violent murder while being mentally unstable. In this essay I will highlight the consequences of the case and work on it as the defense for the Mr. Fryer. I will choose my way of actions and explain the logic behind them as well as providing clarification of aggravating and mitigating circumstances of the crime, addressing the issue as a forensic psychology professional and explaining ...

I visited the Benton County Circuit Court in downtown Carvallis on May 23, 2016 at 1:00pm. The main reason for the visit is in compliance with the class requirement to observe a hearing. Being well-versed with the fundamental court etiquette, I approached the lady in the reception area to ask for permission if I can observe of the hearings scheduled during that day. Seeing no problem with my request, I was assisted to Court Room no. 4. I arrived early for the hearing as the people were only starting to take their seats in the court room. The case ...

JUDGE: The State may call in its next witness

DISTRICT ATTORNEY WARREN: I would like to call Dr. Jake Barnes to the stand.

Joe Barry enters the box and is sworn in-

WARREN: Dr. Jake please state your full name.

JAKE: Dr. Jacob Smith Barnes

WARREN: Thank you Dr. Barnes. Can you tell this court about our profession?

JAKE: I am a licensed forensics doctor.

WARREN: From your experience, how much time does it take for gun powder traces could remain in a person’s hand who fired a gun?

WARREN: Are you familiar with Mr. Robert Ransom?

JAKE: Yes, Attorney, he was brought to my clinic for gun powder testing on the month of August. WARREN: Based from the results presented in this court, you decided that the result of the gun powder test is negative.

JAKE: Yes, Attorney.

WARREN: ...

Project Title

Introduction Juvenile Justice System is a system established to handle and tackle juvenile delinquency. The system comprises of several juvenile courts across the United States, which are bestowed with the responsibility of juvenile delinquency. The system works on the fundamental principal of deterring juveniles from crimes through reforming them. Adult juvenile system is a system established to tackle and handle cases of adult criminals. The adult justice system has mechanisms that guarantee adults are punished for crimes committed. Juvenile and adult justice systems have several similarities in terms of their rights and responsibilities. However, it is also apparent that the ...

On the 13th day of February 2013, I made a visit to Suffolk Superior court. The court has both criminal and civil jurisdiction. For the purposes of this assignment, I visited the criminal section of the court between 1230 hours and 1250 hours, during which time I heard a trial concerning a case involving the violation of copyright law. The case involved the illegal downloading of music from the internet. The accused, a 25 year old man, had pleaded innocent during the arraignment session. The judge had postponed the day which, coincidentally was the day I visited. On this day, much like all ...