...Susan Glaspell’s “A Jury of Her Peers” provokes a contemplation on the differences between men and women through the examination of a murder scene. The story begins with an interview of the people who first found the body of Mr. Wright, and the social rift between men and women becomes more evident as the men scrutinize the state of the kitchen. The men then leave to examine the rest of the property as the women busy themselves with gathering the requested items of Minnie Wright. While doing so the women discover the motive for the murder, and they decide to keep the evidence to themselves. Because of Glaspell’s choice of point of view the readers are able to see the importance of the difference between men and women. To begin, the women’s thoughts and actions allow the readers to gain insight on what happened in the house while the men are dismissive towards the details that could allow them to discover the cause of the murder. The women’s perspective allows the readers to see that the housework seemed to be interrupted instead of it being neglected. The county attorney states, “Dirty towels! Not much of housekeeper, would you say ladies?” by...
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...A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell The short story “ A Jury of Her Peers” by Susan Glaspell was published in 1917. The story is a version of the play Trifles which was written in 1916, however was not published until three years later. The fictional story is said to be based off of an actual court case from Iowa. The characters themselves are also part taken from the actual court case that took place in Iowa. In the story “ A Jury of Her Peers” the theme, symbols, and characters all show how different men and women are and at the same time, how men and women are alike. The story jumps into action when Mrs. Hale, Mr. Hale , Mrs. Peters, the sheriff, and the county attorney are at the scene of the crime and Mr. Hale explains what he saw and heard yesterday at the Wrights house. After Mr. Hale gives his story, the men decide to investigate the crime scene. The men tell the women to stay in the kitchen and look around for any clues to help them find out what happened. The men go out to look around the house to see if there is any evidence outside. The women find clues that incriminate Mrs. Wright but in the end they decide to not tell the men of their findings. At the beginning of the story Mrs. Hale is flustered with work in the kitchen when she is called upon by her husband to travel to the Wright’s house. Once there she finds out the horrible truth that Mr. Wright has been murdered. While she listened to her husband give testimony about what he had heard and...
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...Jury Trial Analysis When an individual is charged with a crime, he or she becomes a criminal defendant. The United States Constitution provides these criminal defendants a number of rights that limit the fashion in which the government can investigate, prosecute, and penalize criminal behavior. These include, but are not limited to, the right to a speedy trial, the right to an impartial judge, and the right to an impartial jury. Criminal defendants have the right to a public trial. This ensures that the government will not carry out any hearings in secret that may violate the individual’s constitutional rights. There are times when the court will hold a closed hearing to protect the identity of a victim, such as a minor. A criminal defendant also has the right to be tried by a jury of his or her peers. The type of jury varies from state to states but these juries are made up of members of the community that have been randomly designated by the court and chosen by attorney for both the prosecution and the defense. This leads the criminal defendant into the right to ask for a swift trial. The most intricate premises of the criminal justice system are that when justice is delayed, it is denied. The right to a swift and speedy trial is essential in a structure that places equality and integrity above all else (FindLaw, n.d.). Diligent trials promote civility within the criminal justice system. A speedy trial is one that is without any postponements. The Sixth Amendment...
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...Stereotypes play a large role in our society as a whole, many of which lie in the unconscious minds of our peers. Stereotyping is a persistent human tendency that we are taught to suppress due to prejudiced outcomes that occur from action. However, not everyone is taught to remove, or at least restrain, these negative connotations, which can often lead to a clear bias before a presented decision is made. Looking at the case and trial of Adnan Syed, it is clear to see how strongly courtroom bias has influenced the outcome of this trial. The tenth episode of the podcast focuses on the trial of Hae Min Lee’s death, but a large portion of it discusses Adnan's convictions. At the beginning of the episode, it discusses the standard order of law known as “removal for cause”...
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...Expert Witness Requirement’s- The Frye and Daubert Test’s CJ305-01: Legal Foundations of Criminal Evidence Sigrid Hess June 3, 2013 Expert Witness Requirements This article will briefly review the applicable standards of the admission and exclusion of expert testimony in the Federal Court. The guidelines discussed in this article, principally pertain to the subject of the reliability of the methodology supporting the submitting of evidence. In addition, the qualifications of the proposed experts in the pertinent field of expertise, and the relevancy of evidence from expert’s .These areas also offer opportunities for confronting the opponent’s case by excluding the evidence on the grounds of; lack of expert qualification of the witness or the lack of relevance of the testimony to the facts of Court Cases. I. Discuss the Frye and Daubert tests Frye Test: Frye v. United States was a case in 1923 U.S. v. Frye, 54 App.D.C. 46, 293 F. 1013 C.A.D.C 1923. Retrieved from: Westlaw.com. , in which James Frye was tried for murder and in his defense he produced the testimony of an expert with the result of a blood pressure test, in the expectation to prove that he was speaking the truth when he did not accept his guilt. This deception test was intended to tell if a person is being dishonest or not. This case became a standard for judges while allowing admissibility of testimony of experts based upon scientific methods. Frye test is also referred to as Frye standard or general...
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...epitomizes the validation and condemnation of the American justice system. There are many responsibilities of a jury: to achieve fair and impartial decision, determine guilt or not guilt, give people voice in the government, and to protect the rights of the accused. In other words, the main point of the jury system is not to provide innocence but eradicating or sustaining reasonable doubt. The presumption of innocence is a key theme in the narrative that reflects one of the distinct characteristics of the American justice system. As much as this film is about lessons of discrimination, fate, and impartiality, it is also a lesson of the American justice system. Although this film demonstrates many imperfections in the court system, as imperfect human beings, perhaps it is necessary that justice call upon such a system. As shown in Twelve Angry Men, the American justice system, although seemingly flawed, works for us imperfect human beings Aside from the opening courtroom scene where the audience is introduced to the judge and defendant, the film mostly takes place in a room with the twelve jurors. The names of each juror are not revealed but addressed in the order in which they are seated around the table. The lack of names reflects the anonymity of the justice system that calls upon citizens of all backgrounds to serve as a juror. Because the film moves right into the jury...
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...the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to intervene…It was able to ‘unofficially’ regulate DNA analysis and force ‘private companies to adopt its technological system’” (Edmond 130). These debates in the courtroom have led to regulations that are in place to ensure the proper gathering and testing of DNA evidence so that only accurate evidence is admitted in court. Suspects have a right to a fair trial and following the DNA wars, fair trials include correct evidence to be presented otherwise they may be acquitted or a mistrial may be declared. One of the factors to ensuring correct evidence is a process known as the chain of custody. The chain of custody, if followed properly, keeps track of continuity of possession. Evidence must be correctly...
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...COM 120 Entire Course http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/com-120-entire-course/ http://homeworkgallery.com/index.php/product/com-120-entire-course/ COM 120 Week 1 Single Mother Single mothers in America” is the title that I have chosen for my persuasive essay. I feel that being a single mother myself I can relate to them on the same ground as I am living a life walking in the same shoes as them. “With great power comes great responsibility” is a well known line from the movie Spider man. COM 120 Week 1 Capital Letters 103 1. – At the turn of a new century and a new Millennium, many people are reflecting on the historical changes that have taken place during the past hundred years. – At the turn of a new century and a new millennium, many people are reflecting on the historical changes that have taken place during the past hundred years. 2. – In the late 1990s, Americans began making lists reflecting their choices of the greatest Events, Literature, People, and Films of the century. – In the late 1990s, Americans began making lists reflecting their choices of the greatest events, literature, people, and films of the century. 3. – Most Americans would agree that the two World Wars shaped the twentieth century and this country’s role in it. – Most Americans would agree that the two world wars shaped the twentieth century and this country’s role in it. COM 120 Week 1 Comma Splices and Fused Sentences 562 1. Most people are familiar...
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...DescriptionOrder of 'not guilty' vote Martin Balsam1/The ForemanThe jury foreman, somewhat preoccupied with his duties; proves to be accommodating to others. An assistant high school football coach9th John Fiedler2A meek and unpretentious bank clerk who is at first domineered by others but finds his voice as the discussion goes on.5th Lee J. Cobb3A businessman and distraught father, opinionated and stubborn with a temper; the antagonist12th E. G. Marshall4A rational stockbroker, unflappable, self-assured, and analytical11th Jack Klugman 5A young man from a violent slum, a Baltimore Orioles fan3rd Edward Binns6A house painter, tough but principled and respectful6th Jack Warden7A salesman, sports fan, superficial and indifferent to the deliberations7th Henry Fonda8An architect, the first dissenter and protagonist. Identified as "Davis" at the end1st Joseph Sweeney9A wise and observant elderly man. Identified as "McCardle" at the end2nd Ed Begley10A garage owner; a pushy and loudmouthed bigot10th George Voskovec11A European watchmaker and naturalized American citizen4th Robert Webber12A wisecracking, indecisive advertising executive8th Major Case Issues There is only one major case issue – whether the boy is guilt or not guilty. The judge states the important criteria for judgment because of the severity of the verdict if the jury finds him guilty. “If there's a reasonable doubt in the minds of...
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...Lying by omission occurs when the media is hushed and keeps news from the public, and this act happens in the daily lives of Americans. In the modern day, after the law has been enforced on a person, the case is brought to the American Court System. In this system, there are prosecutors, defense attorneys, judges, and a jury of the peers that work to serve a correct verdict. However, a fair trial does not often happen, especially in the police shooting trials. Therefore, the race of the police officer and the race of the victim creates different punishments during trials. To start off, it might seem that African Americans feel that they are treated inferior to Whites, so they might say that they are often singled out in criminal circumstances and trails even. Some might claim that America has not yet...
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...section Vi essay forms Many people use the term “essay” to mean any paper written for a class. In actuality, there are many different types of essays, each of which has a unique purpose, form, and style. We call these different types of essays “modes of discourse,” and they include expository, persuasive, and comparecontrast essays to name just a few. This section of the Guide has a dual purpose. First, various types of essays are described and suggestions are included about how to approach each particular type of writing. Second, the sample essays are good tools for you to see how these different essays look in their final form. These are not templates (no essay can be a carbon copy of another even in form), but they will give you a good idea of what a final piece of writing for each mode of discourse looks like. It would be advantageous to critically analyze the form and content of each sample against the instruction for how to write each type of essay. chapter 21 expository essays Jennifer propp An expository essay explains something using facts rather than opinions. The purpose of this type of essay is to inform an audience about a subject. It is not intended to persuade or present an argument of any kind. Writing this type of essay is a good way to learn about all the different perspectives on a topic. Many students use the expository essay to explore a variety of topics, and do so in a wide range of formats, including “process” and “definition”...
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...regardless of their presumed guilt or innocence (Mathewson, 2009). Prosecuting attorneys must bring forth the evidence and present it to a jury of their peers (Mathewson, 2009). A prosecuting attorney must prove their case; the defense attorney must try to dis-prove what the evidence and the prosecuting attorney bring out in court. The majority of cases get pled out because the courts in America are bogged down with too many cases. Additionally, a defense attorney’s case load is usually quite full and especially if they work for the state they reside in, which would make them public defenders. Public defenders are paid by each state as well as district attorneys and prosecutors, but their functions, and responsibilities are much different. The district attorney and the public defender may seem as though they are in ‘cahoots’, but they are not; in fact that are adversaries. They may have a good work relationship and especially if they are in the same courtroom working together for months at a time, but public defenders commit to their work and their clients just as much as a private criminal defense attorney (LexisNexis, 2012). When a person gets arrested they are read their Miranda rights, which state a person’s rights to an attorney whether he or she can afford one or not. If they cannot afford an attorney, the accused cannot choose his or her lawyer because they are...
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...1. Identify three qualitative forecasting methods and discuss their advantages and disadvantages. A. The Jury of Executive Opinion This method is described as combining the joint opinion of a “group of high-level experts or managers” with available statistical data to arrive at a “group estimate of demand” (Heizer-Render, 2005, 86). From the viewpoint of one who has been a frequent part of such an endeavor, there are definite advantages and disadvantages to the process. Gains are certainly apparent from the broad-based experience of the personnel involved in the process. Combining seasoned expertise with statistical data is a great advantage to planning, and it’s a method I continue to use today when the situation fits. Key stakeholders are either present or represented, which reduces presumption and seems to bring about buy-in from everyone in attendance. Each of these are advantages to a successful outcome. Disadvantages, however, exist in that decisions and comments are affected by those in attendance. Alliances, peer groups, competition between departments and superior level leaders having influence over those junior to them can sway the outcome. Add to that the occasional opinion of one who may have been out of the trenches for too long, and clarity in the disadvantage column begins to come about. Still, my experience has shown this method to be quick and fairly effective. B. The Sale Force Composite In an article on Qualitative Forecasting Techniques, Lie Putra...
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...wasn’t sure if the boy was guilty or innocent and would like to talk to the other members to discuss the facts. Several times throughout the movie it was mentioned that the jury might be hung. There were several votes with one or two members deflecting to the not guilty side on every vote. Juror eight showed resiliency by not changing his not guilty vote once. As the movie went on and every fact was debated and it was showed that there was a lot of doubt in the testimony that was presented during the trial. Juror eight’s collaborative negotiation style keep talks alive throughout which keep the other juror members talking. I feel as if the turning point was when a key witness the old man who stated that he had saw the boy running out of the apartment was debated. There were several points in his testimony in which the jury showed that was likely untrue. The fact that old man stated that he had gotten up out of his chair and made it to his door unlocked it and looked out in fifteen seconds. After a demonstration it showed that with the limp it would take an estimated forty three seconds. Also it was brought up that the female witness who had claimed that she had saw the boy killing his father threw the window and the train more than likely wore glasses which brought doubt on her testimony. Jury Member Number 8 What was the primary premise of his negotiations approach? From the onset of the trial it was...
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...[pic] John Sperling School of Business Course Design Guide ACC/280 Principles of Accounting Copyright Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Final exams contain third-party copyrighted materials. Portions are: Copyright © 2010 University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2010 Wiley & Sons. All rights reserved. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. |Course Prefix and Number: |ACC 280 | |Credits: |3 | |Course Title: |Principles of Accounting ...
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