Frankston Magistrates-Personal Narrative

Juries in NSW The jury system plays a very important part in the running of the courts. The jury system is needed in both criminal and civil cases. There are advantages of the jury system as well as disadvantages.

for possession of stolen vehicle and they would be arriving in the area to take

Through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 1998(the act), the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) starts running on 1st July 1998, where located at 55 King Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (‘who we are’. 2015). It is designed for people to resolve quickly a dispute hearing, and it also provide a low-cost, accessible and independent service, which called one stop for multiple disputes (2015).

When I had told my friends I couldn’t eat breakfast with them on Monday morning they gave me a puzzled look, as we always eat breakfast everyday together. After some confusion I had to tell them sorry I can’t, I have to go to court. I got even more confusion. They probably thought “Oh no what has she done or what happened?” but truth soon be told that I was going there just to watch some court cases. Upon telling them that it was just for an assignment, they all looked relieved that they hadn’t befriended a convict in their first 2 months of college.

I replied. “For a nice trip down yonder, so you can see how one bad mistake could change your whole life forever”, he answered. Not having an idea what he meant, I sat along for the ride. This day was a day I knew I would never forget.

In the human services field it’s likely workers will have contact with the court and legal system. The differences in the human services profession and the legal systems can become challenging for workers. Such as dissimilarities in prerogatives and values, prove this challenge for human services workers (Kennedy, Richards, & Leiman, 2013). Human service work practice requires an understanding of social policy’s impact in specific areas. As practitioners grasping how theories concerning fundamental principals of social policy have implications for human services agencies and for the individuals who are the users of the services (Carson & Kerr, 2014). This paper will discuss a case observed at Beenleigh Magistrates Courthouse. It will also look at the multiple roles and responsibilities of Human Service professionals appearing in the legal system, as well as the importance of ethical writing and possible tensions between the legal system and human services profession.

I believe yours is heartfelt. You only have three months (prison time) left. I hope you do what you say you're going to do. There are people who will help you.”

I am writing you concerning parole consideration, I was told by the counselor this letter needs to be short, meaningful and to the point. I know that you all probably receive a million letters similar to mines but please may I have a few moments of your time. Since my incarceration from the county jail to prison I have been thoroughly evaluating my thoughts and actions. I have only myself to blame for the horrific things that I am experiencing coupled with the shame I brought upon my family! I left my kids without their father and placed financial burdens on my family which could have been avoided altogether. I see first hand how destructive it is for young kids to grow up without a positive male

History on Trial, written by Gary B. Nash, Charlotte Crabtree, and Ross E. Dunn, explains the events circulating the release of the National History Standards in 1994. This book follows their trials and tribulations after releasing the standards. It discusses the critics' harsh responses to the standards. These responses led to a media war over history and how it should be taught in American schools. The book, being written by them, offers the creators of the standards point of view. With that said, the book is biased. The book is a great source that shows exactly what the Gary Nash, Charlotte Crabtree and Ross Dunn felt during the media war, but it does not give the critics point of view. It paints the critics as rash and stubborn Americans

Bill Cosby was charged with sexual assault and a warrant for his arrest issued. The comedian surrendered himself and appeared at the Montgomery County courthouse in Pennsylvania to face charges. He was released on a million dollar bail, but according to his attorneys, the battle is not close to being over. Radar Online, Dec. 30, 2015 reports that Bill Cosby entered no plea at the time.

The basic division in the structure of criminal courts is between the lower criminal courts – the local courts, Children’s court and Coroner’s court – and the higher criminal courts – the District Court and the Supreme Court. In observing proceedings at the Local, District and Supreme Courts over a period of three days a number of aspects of the criminal justice system were made apparent. The administration, processes and practices of the criminal trial are extremely varied dependent upon the level of criminal court being observed. The distinctions between the workings of the two courts revealed a number of the differences between summary proceedings and trial upon indictment. The cases observed served to

This letter is to express you my apology for everything I’ve done to you. I am deeply sorry for all the trouble Lorraine and I have caused. We never meant to hurt you … we never meant to meet you. You were just like a father to us. “John please do whatever you like. Make yourself comfortable. If you want something out of the refrigerator, help yourself. I want you to feel at home.” And always with a big smile, so I knew you meant it. You treated us like your own children, what Lorraine doesn't have, and what I don't feel at home. “John, turn your radio down. John, you’re disturbing your father. John, you’re disturbing

On Sunday, November 5, 2017 at approximately 7:26 AM, I, Officer Raul Marrero and Ryan Holroyd were dispatched to 820 SE 9th Ct, in reference to a suspicious vehicle complaint. Dispatch advised of a white Pontiac car that was parked in the driveway. The complainant/homeowner, James Robert Caves Sr., didn 't know who the vehicle belonged to.

This essay will discuss the role of the magistrate and jury in the English and Welsh legal decision-making process. It will assess both the advantages and disadvantages of both mechanisms and give an opinion on the contribution they make in the process.

The courts of the United Kingdom are institutions there are aim justice to all and deliver fair and equal trails. Although ‘fair and equal’ are not always true to some cases along with ‘justice to all’. Never the less either convicting someone for unlawful activity or resolving a civil dispute, the British legal system employs a variety of courts in its application of the law. It much reminds me of my home country the United States the different level of courts I mean. Magistrates courts have the jurisdiction to try minor offences then for more serious offences are referred to the Crown courts. There are also appellate courts, which include the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court; formally known as the House of Lords. To