...Courtroom Players Response Ginger Robinson CJS/200 November 30, 2014 Lee Rankin Courtroom Players In most courtrooms, there are groups of essential players that work together on a regular basis. They are composed of a combination of professionals. These professional are the ones which understand all phases of a criminal trial, and they all work together in fulfilling the functions of the court. These courtroom workgroups are all of the professionals that aid in a court process. These professionals include the judge, the prosecuting attorneys, the defense attorneys, public defenders and all other persons which may work for the courts. These individuals work collectively with the basic purpose of conducting successful courtroom proceedings. Each of professional in the courtroom workgroup has their own set of responsibilities. The prosecutor is accountable for exhibiting the state’s evidence as well as presenting and preparing the state’s case against the accused. It is also the prosecuting attorneys responsibility to decide which matters should be tried or not. It is the prosecutor who makes these determinations based on a several sets of criteria. Most prosecutors will study the evidence against the accused, study the crime, as well as many other factors. If the criteria for taking a case were less stringent our society would be in for some extremely hard days because as it stands now prosecutors plea bargain so many instances and criminals get to serve less time or...
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...Courtroom Players Response John Doe CJS 200 March, 13, 2012 Jane Doe Courtroom Players Response In the past week’s I have been learning the history of the American court system and courtroom work group. There are two kinds of court functions in the American criminal justice system. The system is called a dual court system consisting of federal and state court systems (Schmalleger, p. 308, 2011). In order for the court system to operate there has to be a courtroom work group. A courtroom work group is made up of the judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, bailiffs, court clerk, expert witnesses and others who earn their living by working for the courts (Schmalleger, p. 312, 2011). A judge is a public official who is appointed or elected to govern a court of law, authorized to hear and conduct trials, and may be allowed to decide a case (Schmalleger, p. 312, 2011). The bailiff is an armed law enforcement officer who duties include making sure order is maintained in the courtroom, announcing the judge presents, calling witnesses to the stand, supervising the jury, and preventing the defendant from escaping (Schmalleger, p. 325, 2011). Court administrators are hired to make sure the court system functions run smooth by performing duties such as budget management, track long cases, and analyze case flow (Schmalleger, p. 326, 2011). The court reporter takes record of everything that happens inside the courtroom. Some of the things the courtroom reporter records are the...
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...Courtroom Players Response There are several components or key players that work together to make a courtroom function; each role is needed to successfully complete a trial. There are two categories of participants in a trial: professionals and outsiders or nonprofessional courtroom participants. The group of professionals is what is known as a courtroom work group. A courtroom workgroup includes judges, prosecuting and defense attorneys, and many others who earn their living by serving the court (Schmalleger 2012, p.312). A courtroom work group must interact with each other on a daily basis in order to keep the courtroom functioning properly. The group must work together in order to form stable working relationships and work toward the common goal of effectively delivering justice. “Stable and familiar relationships among the group members are more likely to lead to close working relationships. This often leads to better negotiations, less reliance on formalities, more utilization of informal arrangements, and the creation of cooperative relationships. Group interactions play a significant role in the way that one group member responds to another” (Mays, Chapter 3, 2011). One of the major key players in the work group is the prosecutor. Schmalleger (2011) stated, the prosecutor is “an attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses” (p. 315). The prosecutor...
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...|[pic] |Syllabus | | |College of Criminal Justice SSecurity Security | | |CJS/220 Version 4 | | |The Court System | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an introduction and overview of the legal system, the participants, the courtroom process, and post-conviction process of the court system. It demonstrates the connections among participants and how they relate to each other. Additionally, the course covers the history of the court system and the different types of court at the state and federal levels. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the...
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...Course Syllabus ________________________________________________________ CJS 200 Foundations of the Criminal Justice System Course Start Date: 08/01/2011 Group ID: AAGR0Z9835 Facilitator: Lee Rankin Copyright Copyright © 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007 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. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. ------------------------------------------------- Course Description This course is an introductory overview of the organization and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial and corrections agencies, and processes involved in the criminal justice systems. It examines the historical aspects of the police, the courts, and the correctional system, as well as the philosophy. Additionally, career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology, and constitutional limitations of the system will also be covered. ------------------------------------------------- Course Topics...
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...| [pic] |College of Criminal Justice and Security | | |CJA/204 Version 2 | | |Introduction to Criminal Justice | Copyright © 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an introductory overview of the organization and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial and corrections agencies, and processes involved in the criminal justice systems. It examines the historical aspects of the police, the courts, and the correctional system, as well as the philosophy. Additionally, career opportunities and qualifying requirements, terminology and constitutional limitations of the system will also be covered. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending...
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...Parking Violation G Headline: When One Depressed Mother Arrived in Court for a Parking Ticket, She Expected the Worst. The Judge's Response Left Her Stunned. Summary: One grieving mother kept getting one parking ticket after another. When she appeared in court, the judge asked her to explain why she was having such a tough time following the law. When she answered him, he had to ask her to repeat her stunning response. Introduction: In March of 2017, Andrea had to go to court again. Judge Frank Caprio sternly told her that she had unpaid parking tickets dating all the way back to 2004. While most of the tickets were for just $50, the fines had quickly added up. Andrea did not even realize that she had those tickets, and she was devastated to hear what she would owe the city. Everyone expected Andrea to pay a large fine, but what happened shocked all of the bystanders in the courtroom. When the...
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...In Week 1, we learned of the first of three murders that took place along the river walk in Canyon City. A little over a year later, the Arkansas Valley River Walk Killer would soon be tried for her crimes. On June 7th, 2012, local joggers discovered the first body along the Arkansas Valley River Walk. On June 16th and 24th, 2012, two more murders would take place. All three victims were male, and they all died as a result of gunshot wounds from close range. The police were swamped with calls from frightened residents. In total, over 400 calls were received regarding the case. The Arkansas Valley River Walk is a popular area for running and walking along the Arkansas River. The small community was gripped by fear, and the police were under a lot of pressure to solve the case. Every lead was followed up on, resulting in many dead ends. However, two witnesses stepped forward with information that led police to the eventual capture of the defendant, Amy Smith. A later interview with the defendant's roommate also uncovered more information. Witness #1: The first witness, an ex-boyfriend of the defendant, contacted police in July. His statement included the following. Earlier in the year, he and Amy had gone on a few dates. He decided it was not working between them and broke it off. Amy started to stalk him at that time, but he did not feel her actions rose to the point of police notification. However, he was concerned about her mental state and contacted her roommate...
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...the criminal justice system. Their primary role of the jury lies within the courtroom setting during criminal proceedings. These individuals are charged with the responsibility of hearing testimony from the prosecution and defense and also evaluating any evidence brought before the court. Their understanding and interpretation of all testimony and evidence greatly determine the final result of the trial, the verdict. In many circumstances a jury may dismiss the testimony and evidence and inject their own personal opinions regarding the law. This is known as jury nullification. Jury nullification permits juries to acquit even when the facts of the case suggest they convict, and thus enables citizens to play a more active role in determining justice and what or whom should be punished (McNamara & Burns, 2009, p. 265). Influence of Ethnicity within the Courtroom An individual’s race or ethnicity can have a substantial influence on courtroom proceedings and judicial practices. Many people, regardless of their own race, have preconceived notions of individuals that are charged with a criminal offense. Much of these preconceptions are fueled by the media, especially when these cases involve a white victim and minority perpetrator or vice versa. The media tends to glamorize and indulge these types of crimes because they equate to good ratings. Often times this media coverage finds its way into the courtroom and can have a negative effect on the victim, defendant, society, or all...
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...Download copies of all seven handbooks in the series at: www.lfcc.on.ca Disponible également en français sous le titre « Un récit complet et franc » / Recours à des arrangements spéciaux et aux aides au témoignage pour faciliter le témoignage des enfants : Enregistrement vidéo. © 2007 Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System (London Family Court Clinic, Inc.) Library and Archives Canada Cataloguing in Publication Cunningham, Alison J., 1959A full and candid account : using special accommodations and testimonial aids to facilitate the testimony of children / by Alison Cunningham and Pamela Hurley. Includes bibliographical references. Contents: book 1. Overview of issues related to child testimony – book 2. Testimony outside the courtroom – book 3. Witness screens – book 4. Video-recorded evidence – book 5. Designated support person – book 6. Hearsay evidence and children – book 7. Children & teenagers testifying in domestic violence cases. Text in English and French, on inverted pages. ISBN 978-1-895953-34-3 (v. 1).–ISBN 978-1895953-35-0 (v. 2).–ISBN 978-1-895953-36-7 (v. 3).–ISBN 978-1-895953-37-4 (v. 4).–ISBN 9781-895953-38-1 (v. 5).–ISBN 978-1-895953-39-8 (v. 6).–ISBN 978-1-895953-40-4 (v. 7) 1. Child witnesses – Canada. 2. Child witnesses – Services for – Canada. 3. Abused children –...
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...course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com CJS 200 Week 1 Checkpoint Criminal Acts and Choice Theories Response CJS 200 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 CJS 200 Week 2 Checkpoint Crime Reporting and Rates Response CJS 200 Week 2 Assignment Criminal Justice System Paper CJS 200 Week 2 DQ 1 and DQ 2 CJS 200 Week 3 DQs CJS 200 Week 4 Checkpoint Police and Law Enforcement Response CJS 200 Week 4 Assignment Law Enforcement Today Paper CJS 200 Week 4 DQs CJS 200 Week 5 Checkpoint Historical Development Response CJS 200 Week 6 Checkpoint Courtroom Players Response CJS 200 Week 6 DQs CJS 200 Week 6 Assignment Sentencing Paper CJS 200 Week 7 Checkpoint Jails and Prisons Response CJS 200 Week 7 DQs CJS 200 Week 8 Checkpoint Violent Behavior Response CJS 200 Week 8 Assignment Parole and Truth-in-Sentencing Paper CJS 200 Week 8 DQs CJS 200 Week 9 Capstone Analysis CJS 200 Week 9 DQs CJS 200 Week 9 Final Juvenile Crime Paper ------------------------------------------------------------ CJS 200 Week 1 Checkpoint Criminal Acts and Choice Theories Response For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you describe choice theories and how they relate to crime. Describe the common models for society to determine which acts are considered criminal. Explain how choice theories of crime affect society. Post your response as an attachment. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment. ------------------------------------------------- ...
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...course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com CJS 200 Week 1 Checkpoint Criminal Acts and Choice Theories Response CJS 200 Week 1 DQ 1 and DQ 2 CJS 200 Week 2 Checkpoint Crime Reporting and Rates Response CJS 200 Week 2 Assignment Criminal Justice System Paper CJS 200 Week 2 DQ 1 and DQ 2 CJS 200 Week 3 DQs CJS 200 Week 4 Checkpoint Police and Law Enforcement Response CJS 200 Week 4 Assignment Law Enforcement Today Paper CJS 200 Week 4 DQs CJS 200 Week 5 Checkpoint Historical Development Response CJS 200 Week 6 Checkpoint Courtroom Players Response CJS 200 Week 6 DQs CJS 200 Week 6 Assignment Sentencing Paper CJS 200 Week 7 Checkpoint Jails and Prisons Response CJS 200 Week 7 DQs CJS 200 Week 8 Checkpoint Violent Behavior Response CJS 200 Week 8 Assignment Parole and Truth-in-Sentencing Paper CJS 200 Week 8 DQs CJS 200 Week 9 Capstone Analysis CJS 200 Week 9 DQs CJS 200 Week 9 Final Juvenile Crime Paper ----------------------------------------------------------- CJS 200 Week 1 Checkpoint Criminal Acts and Choice Theories Response For more course tutorials visit www.tutorialrank.com Write a 200- to 300-word response in which you describe choice theories and how they relate to crime. Describe the common models for society to determine which acts are considered criminal. Explain how choice theories of crime affect society. Post your response as an attachment. Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment. ----------------------------------------------------------- ...
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...Studies Assignment Week 2, Task, page 15 (Genre) Description of Law and order In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses such as rape, torture, pedophilia and child-abuse are dealt with in New York City, by a special unit of detectives of the police department known as the Special Victims Unit. These crimes are then passed on to the courtroom for prosecution. Description of Law and order In the criminal justice system, sexually based offenses such as rape, torture, pedophilia and child-abuse are dealt with in New York City, by a special unit of detectives of the police department known as the Special Victims Unit. These crimes are then passed on to the courtroom for prosecution. Law and order is a crime-based drama, with a mixture of ‘court-room’ and ‘detective’, TV series, mainly shown on channel five. By reading the description of the show, I immediately realised that this is a show that is based around the world of crime and how the crime is dealt with within the city of New York. It starts from finding who the criminal is and then we follow the story up to the prosecution in the court room. Words such as ‘courtroom, ‘rape’, ‘victim’, ‘detective’ immediately grabs the reader’s attention, giving us the impression of the type of genre this TV series is. The picture that accompanies the description also shows that the genre of this series is crime as the main detective is pulling out her police badge and is what the audience see’s first when looking at the image...
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...secularization of political culture which enhance the capacity – the effectiveness and efficiency of performance –of a society’s political system. 2.) the greek philosopher Heraculitus articulated the view in his famous dictum “ You can never step in the same river twice”. This perspective points out to the inevitability of change. But on the opposite side of the debate on the inevitability of change is the French observation that “ The more things change, the more they remain the same”. a.) Where do you stand on this debate. Justify. “You can’t enter the same river twice,” a high way of saying that our perception of everything changes because we ourselves, inevitably, change. What you see, in other words, depends on where you stand, and the player who stands at the beginning of his person progress stands in a much different place from that same person many months or years down the line. Contradictory; how can things both change and stay the same? Well, my take on the proverb is that...
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... a predictable outcome. Games are often characterized by a switch in roles of players towards the end. Games are usually played by Parent, Adult, and Child ego states, and games usually have a fixed number of players; however, an individual's role can shift, and people can play multiple roles.Berne identified dozens of games, noting that, regardless of when, where or by whom they were played, each game tended towards very similar structures in how many players or roles were involved, the rules of the game, and the game's goals.Each game has a payoff for those playing it, such as the aim of earning sympathy, satisfaction, vindication, or some other emotion that usually reinforces the life script. The antithesis of a game, that is, the way to break it, lies in discovering how to deprive the actors of their payoff. Payoffs There are a number of payoffs of this game; every game pays off at three different levels: 1. The biological payoff of a game is strokes. Even though games end badly, all the players get a considerable number of strokes -- both positive and negative -- out of playing them. 2. The social payoff of a game is time-structuring. People are able to filled time which otherwise might have been dull and depressing with an exciting activity. 3. The existential payoff of a game is the way in which the game confirms the existential position of each player. Students of transactional analysis have discovered that people who are accustomed...
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