I had the opportunity to visit a district court felony trial and a justice court misdemeanor DUI. These two courts were very different from start to finish from the atmosphere, length of the case, and how the lawyers acted. Stepping into each of these courtrooms was like stepping into two different worlds. While the proceedings … Read more
21. I require you to provide me with all options and associated risks so I can make a fully informed, intelligent decision. I require you to provide these things in an adequate amount of time. 22. I require you to return each of my phone calls and emails within 24 hours. 23. I require you … Read more
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb stand guilty of the motiveless and random murder of fourteen year-old Bobby Franks in August of 1924. Intellectual and wealthy, the criminals stand to gain nothing from the senseless slaughter, yet commit the act nonetheless. Neither boy denies the killing, as their defense attorney Clarence Darrow pleads guilty on their … Read more
There is a thing known as a jury trial process that is supposed to happen in every jury trial case. Although, not followed perfectly in the jury trial of Carl Lee it is followed pretty well for a movie. The jury trial process is as follows; a crime is commited, an investigation is conducted, a … Read more
In the case US v. Calandra (1974), Calandra was being questioned by the federal grand jury about loan sharking business. The reason the jury was asking these question were based on the evidence obtained at his company. Calandra didn’t want to answer any questions because he felt that the search of the company was an … Read more
Like any piece of fiction, whether it be a short story, play, or possibly a novel, all are written with a specific purpose in mind. Usually, authors of fictional writing take entertainment into consideration when mapping out the subliminal purpose they intend to display for their audience. Reginald Rose, the author of Twelve Angry Men, … Read more
From watching 12 Angry Men, it raises the question of what are the factors that influence the choices we make and the actions we take? 12 Angry Men was about a trial of an 18 year old boy who was accused murdering his father. He was accused of stabbing his father in the chest with … Read more
Analysis of voice recognition and eyewitness testimonies The film 12 Angry Men is about a murder trial conducted in a courtroom. The judge gave the jury its final instruction telling them that a guilty verdict will result in a death sentence for the defendant, an 18-year-old boy who was accused of murdering his father using … Read more
