...REPORT ON COURT ROOM OBSERVATION. This report is based on my observations carried out in two Courts in England and Wales precisely in Manchester. The report is in two parts, one on civil jurisdiction and the other one on criminal jurisdiction. This visit has afforded me the opportunity of witnessing “law in action” different from “law in books”. I have also been able to compare both the civil and criminal process and proceedings. The two courts I visited are both in Manchester. The Crown court I visited is situated in an old building commissioned years ago whereas the magistrate court is situated in an ultra modern building commissioned not too long ago. I have read books and journals enumerating the differences between the judges and magistrates. This court room observation has given me he on the sport assessment of the differences between the two courts and many other questions that I will be addressing in the course of this report… As we were advised, my first visit to the courts (Magistrate and Crown Courts) was to find out about the time and the cases. I discovered that youth cases and family are not opened to the public and at this point, I was able to decide on the dates to attend the courts and the types of cases to observe. “The Magistrates’ courts are purely the courts of first instance”. The Magistrates in England and Wales are lay men without the knowledge of law and they are also referred to as “Justices of the Peace” but they are assisted by a Justice’ clerk...
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...My Day At Court On November the 3rd I decided to take advantage of the extra credit opportunity and take a trip down to the city courthouse. After driving around looking for the courthouse; I find a parking spot, and enter the Caddo Parish Courthouse just before 9 a.m. Through the security check point I went, and on to the information desk, where I was told to head upstairs and talk with the bailiffs. Upon discussing with the bailiffs which court room would provide the most interesting cases; they informed me to try court room H. When asked why that particular room, the bailiff insisted that they would all be similar, and court room H was to start shortly. As I entered court room H and looked around and then took a seat. At this time there were only two other people sitting in the gallery. Behind the bar stood the prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiff, court reporter, and a female police officer there to testify. Not long after I sat down, the female prosecutor turned around and asked me what I was here for. When I told her I was a student there to observe for class, she quickly turned around and went back to her paperwork. Nine o‘clock rolled by and it appeared as court would not be starting anytime soon. So as I sat there and waited, I couldn’t help but ease drop in on what the two prosecutors were talking about. One of them complained about how he had sent reminders to various police officers to show up for court, and his ongoing struggle to get them there...
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...CRM-260 Mrs. Patterson 1/5/13 Courtroom observation The purpose of this paper is to show what I observed throughout the three hours that I spent in the Green County judicial courtroom number V. This was the first time that I had ever been in any courthouse and I felt like I was entering an airport terminal when I had to go through security in order to enter the building. When I first arrived the judge was not in the courtroom and we had to wait around twenty minutes for him to enter, when he finally arrived we all stood as he entered and the sentencing for the case of State vs. Raymond was under way. In this case the prosecutor was seeking a twelve year prison sentence for the defendant. the defendant, Raymond was being brought up on charges for meth use and violating parole ten times. The defense attorney wanted a 100 to 120 day in-patient treatment sentence. His defense was that he had been conviction free for the last three years, in last few months he had paid quote “ several thousands of dollars in child support,” and lastly he has lately been focusing on his family more. I thought the reasons that the defense stated were not adequate enough to receive a 100 to 120 day in-patient treatment, and neither did the state. When it was the states turn to prove that his actions were in fact worthy of a twelve year prison sentence, it was a much more convincing argument. The main points that the prosecutor hit on where: he failed to find employment, failed to meet...
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...Court History and Purpose CJA/224 July 7, 2014 Court History and Purpose Court history and its purpose have been on a long and tedious journey through the Centuries. Court history has seen numerous changes along the way, good bad and indifferent. Although the road has been rough throughout the journey, it has made tremendous change by leaps and bounds with the help of several landmarks highlighting the complexity. The literature reviews, illustrates and examines the following: 1. Describe a court and its purpose. 2. Define the dual court system. 3. Describe the role that legal codes, the common law, and precedent played in the development of courts. 4. Identify the role of courts in criminal justice today. A court is a forum designed to test, enforce and uphold the law in a fair and impartial manner. The courts purpose is to guard and uphold individual freedoms that all citizens have. Purposes and Responsibilities of Courts should never be confused with efficiency or even the constitutional means of the separation of powers, judicial independence, and the inherent powers of the courts. Courts exist to do justice, to guarantee liberty, to enhance social order, to resolve disputes, to maintain rule of law, to provide for equal protection, and to ensure due process of law. They exist so that the equality of individuals and the government is reality rather than empty rhetoric. (National Association for Court Management, 2013...
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...Court Room Players Carl Gregory CJS/200 July 28, 2011 Court Room Players The courtroom work group is the professionals listed in the courtroom such as the courtroom staff which is the, bailiff, court reporter, the judge, prosecutor, and the defense attorney. The group interacts daily, if a defendant enters a plea of guilty. The courtroom work group will hold negotiations to discuss a plea bargain. The defendant and his or her attorney can discuss a plea that will most likely have a sentence, however would not have to go to trial. The role of the prosecutor is to represent the government or the interest of the community in a criminal trial. The prosecutor’s role is to persuade and prove to the jurors that a defendant has committed a crime and is guilty. They must also ensure that no innocent person is wrongly convicted. The prosecutor must first have all of the evidence. The prosecutor analyzes the case to determine that it is legally sound and fit for trial with the outcome of a conviction. In order for the prosecutor to select the case there must be no violation of the defendants constitutional rights, no tampering of any evidence and that the defendant has no mental defects. Once they have all of these resources the prosecutor must decide if the case is a low or high priority to his or her office and will result in a conviction. The prosecutor then will decide to pursue the case. If the criteria for taking a...
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...Whether to have cameras in courtrooms or not was a huge debate that began back in 1977 in Miami (May 2008). After a long debate higher court judges decided to allow trials to be televised in Miami. Those debates never ended because of different judges all over the world having different opinions. Personally speaking, cameras should be allowed in courtrooms so that criminal trials can be televised, to make it clear to people what circumstances they would face if they were to do anything illegal. In every country in the world laws are made in the parliament by the government in regards to the opinions of higher court judges. Many proceedings carried in the parliament are allowed to be televised so that citizens can know what the laws they should abide by are. The irony in televising parliament proceedings is that people are allowed to watch laws being made, but they cannot see how they are being enforced. If criminal trials are televised then people can know how those laws are being enforced and would be more cautious by restraining themselves from breaking the law. This is because they would know what the circumstances of their actions are, thanks to the televised criminal trials. In the United States TV cameras are allowed in all courtrooms, in every state except for South Dakota, Indiana and Mississippi (2006). They also have a TV channel called Court TV were many different courtroom trials are aired, for the citizens to know exactly how the law is being enforced. Another reason...
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...Description of a Court Room Hearing As observed in the courtroom I have found myself with many mixed emotions on what I have witnessed. These mixed emotions involve the operations of the justice system and how it affects the accused and the victim. It also makes a person wonder how the legal system operates on a basis of repeated domestic violence acts. I appeared in court to observe a domestic violence hearing. It involved a young individual who has a lot of physical violence patterns and who has repeatedly disobeyed his probation orders. This took place in an individual room, which involved the accused and his lawyer, the judge, the victim and the crown of attorney. Previously the accused was under house arrest for many assaults and breaches of his resonance towards the victim. He was not to have any contact with the victim what so ever. The court session had started and the accused person’s lawyer did his best to fight the crown on any of the attempts that they had made to put the accused into jail to finish his conditional sentence in confinement. Which stipulates on the back of the order, if a breach occurs, then confinement can and most likely will take place. There had been many breaches and many assaults. The victim was the actual person to call the police the night that the accused had breached his conditional sentence. The accused was sitting in a hotel drinking and staring at the victim. The victim had called the police and told them that he had been...
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...with walls that are made of stucco painted in a cream and white color and it has an old fashion shingles that are a gray color. As I approach the front of the house I am surrounded by four columns leading to the most elegant doors I have ever seen. They are made of mahogany and have a stained glass window in the center. The handles and the frame are made of brass. As I continue around the house I come across three windows overlooking the entrance to the house. There are white shutters on each window. As I walk through a giant black gate entering into the back yard I am surrounded by the best things a man could ever want. I walk toward the path and I first come across a basketball court. I find my older brothers playing a game of one-on-one. To the left of the basketball court is a tennis court. There is a bar with a beautiful red oak trim around it, in between the two...
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...Policy for Facility Evacuation In the event of any emergency or disaster the following policy on evacuation should be followed in order to maintain the safety of the people in the training rooms. All people in the training rooms should be aware of the policy and procedure of evacuation to ensure everyone’s safety. The ATC must give clear and precise directions in the state of evacuation—such as which exit to take—to all students and athletes in either of the training rooms at the time of event. In the Event of a Fire: All people in the facility should promptly leave the training room as soon as possible. They should safely exit the nearest door and head towards a safer location while following the orders of the ATC in charge at that time. The ATC in charge should make sure all persons have safely exited the training room and that no one is left behind or in unsafe conditions. The ATC should be the last one out of the room and should shut the door. Procedure for Evacuating the Student Union Training Room (SUTR): If the Student Union training room is being evacuated there are two means of exiting the student union and should take the route that is furthest away from the fire if the location of the fire is known. ▪ All people should exit the SUTR by the door nearest to them. ▪ Once exited from the SUTR they should proceed in this order to the first and best available exit: 1. out into the hallway and...
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...This Mediterranean-style residence designed by leading Designer Paul Foley perfectly complements the sun-soaked setting, and boasts sheltered balconies with awe-inspiring, uninterrupted sea views from the Kaikoura Heads around to the city & Southern Alps. The magnificent 1661 sqm terraced section includes a boutique vineyard, manicured gardens and established fruit trees or the potential for a future pool or tennis court. The living options are open plan and versatile with an independent room downstairs suitable for a Bed & Breakfast, office, gym or media room. Despite the lavishness and scope of the home itself, the true star here is the undeniable sense of tranquillity, privacy and the outlook over the neighbouring rural acreage. Nestled on the mid slopes of Redcliffs within close proximity to the shops, Sumner beach, cafes and village. You'll find this an inspiring location, a captivating home and an irresistible lifestyle! Our vendors are now downsizing! Land Size 1661 sqm Tenure Freehold Approx year built 1994 Property condition Renovated Property Type House House style Executive Garaging/carparking 4 car garaging, Internal access, Auto doors (Number of remotes: 2) Construction Plaster Joinery Double glazing on the front curve only, Aluminium Roof Butynol Insulation Walls, Ceiling Flooring Tiles, Timber and Carpet Window coverings Drapes, Curtains, Blinds Heating/Cooling Reverse cycle a/c, Other (Under floor heating in upstairs bathrooms) Electrical...
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...data necessary to analyze each of the five floor plans in the Floor Plan Site Survey exercise. The information gathered in this assignment will assist you in your final project. Conference Center Explain the major features of this floor plan. For example, are there large open spaces, large walls, cubes, or offices? | A few of the main characteristics which this floor plan provides are a lift, a big meeting room, and many concrete walls. The southern portion of the floor plan also has a worker rest room with vending machines. At the west portion there are lavatories which are segregated with concrete wall. | Identify areas of this floor plan that may present issues when designing your network. Why will these areas present issues? For each area identified, what can you do to overcome the issue? | Some areas that may present issues when designing a network would be the large conference room and the break room. The large conference room is surrounded by concrete walls and the AP is at one corner of the floor plan surrounded by more concrete walls. The break room is also surrounded by walls and vending machines. This causes the signals to weaken because of the several walls and metal obstacles that are interfering. One way to fix the issue is to rearrange the AP to another place where there is less interference or in this case less walls. | According to your site survey, is the data center an ideal location for the wireless access point? Would you place the access point...
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...the phone and threatened to sue me because he had been waiting four hours. I said politely that the hospital called because one of my patients was in critical condition and I have to deal with the critical ones first." Lee J. Johnson, JD When I expressed dismay, the client told me that his patients are used to such situations. Four hours? Unless the patient lives 3.5 hours away and has no cell phone, there is no excuse—in the office or in the courtroom—for making a patient wait that amount of time. The doctor in this example defended his actions by saying that medicine is a business. No business can flourish without positive word-of-mouth promotion, however, and your medical office will not realize good productivity if you are in court instead of the office. PATIENTS HATE TO WAIT In most patient satisfaction surveys related to the medical practice setting, patients' main complaint is long wait times. In one survey, patients waiting 10 or fewer minutes rated their satisfaction as "good" to "very good." Another survey concluded that punctual patients are annoyed if they have to wait 37 minutes to see the physician. If you make a patient wait a long time to see you, you are telling the patient that you do not value his or her time. The good news is that wait time is not likely to show up as the major complaint in a lawsuit. Some cases exist, however, in which plaintiff attorneys claimed that the brief time a doctor spent with a patient contributed to the physician's...
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...Reminiscing the Past... Reminiscing the past...well its nice to rekindle some past experiences especially if those were really interesting and fun. I had a great night yesterday because I was able to visit my former dormitory in UP Diliman. When I was still studying in the university, I stayed in an old building, the NARRA Residence Hall. It's an exclusive dormitory for male students of UP Diliman. Anyways, I was with Leo yesterday and he told me that he will go to UP Diliman to bring something for Kiko. Because of not having been there for a long time, I decided to join him and went there from Las Pinas. It was really a tiring ride from the almost southernmost part of Manila to the northernmost part of the region. Leo and I were able to get a cab from Las Pinas and it cost me a lot for the fare... Well, we arrived in UP Diliman at around 8:30 in the evening. We waited for Kiko at Philcoa Jollibee Branch. Just after 15 minutes, I guess, we saw Kiko outside waiving at us with Anton. I felt happy seeing them again after a long time. They told me that Narra is having their OPEN HOUSE that night. Leo told me that he informed me about it but I cant really remember him telling me that. Anyways, I felt a bit bad because I didnt bring my camera with me...and I was only holding my very cheap Nokia 1110i and left my phone camera in my condo. So it was a little frustrating though...I kept on blaming Leo and Leo kept on telling me that he infomed me about it. I guess it was my fault.....
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...visited Sweden to look at contemporary buildings: Wilhelm Dudok in Holland (Hilversum Town Hall), Johames Duiker (Zonnerstraal Sanatorium), Le Corbusier (Villa Stein) * Aalto absorbed the geometric dynamics of Zonnerstraal and created from it a distinctive modern model of his own. * In its final form – Aalto increased the floor to floor height in the patients’ wing after the competition – Paimio Sanatorium rose above the pines to become a dominant feature in the ancient cultural landscape. Technical equipment: * Each wing of the building and the functions within it form a unit of its own: A-Wing: Patients’ wing with the sun balconies (most important architectonic element, facing south) B-Wing: Common spaces – treatment rooms, dining hall, library C-Wing: laundry, kitchens and staff accommodation...
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...is one of the oldest & premier social clubs of the city, where business and leisure find a common base under an ambience of old English Culture mixed with Indian Heritage. Today, The Club offers all the facilities of a top of the range Club - from games & leisure activities to health club, from beauty parlour to cyber cafe and of course, choice of Indian, Continental, Chinese cuisine, an English Pub, Open Air as well as Classy Bars - making it an ideal get-away for the members & their guests. Figure 65:Saturday Club Floor plan: Figure 66: Ground Floor plan Figure 67: 1st floor plan Figure 68: 2nd floor plan 2.3.2 Program of Saturday Club 1.Reception 2.Waiting 3. T.T 4.Badminton court 5.Billiard 6.Indoor swimming pool 7.Restaurant 8.Shop 9.Fast food shop 10. Residential Space 11.Children playground 12.Lawn 15. Beauty parlor 16. Health club 17. Library 18. Salon 19. Billiard table 21.Multipurpose 22. Library 24.Bridge Table 25.Bar 2.3.3 The Cascades Verdae Location : The Cascades Verdae Started : 2006-2008 Type : Community club Figure 69: The Cascades Verdae Figure 70: Master Plan Floor plan: Figure 71: Ground Floor Plan Figure 72: 1st Floor Plan 2.3.4 Program of The Cascades Verdae Lawn Health Services Gated entry Amphitheater with...
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