Law And Order Episode Psycho/Therapist

Prosecutors normally meet witnesses at a relatively early stage in the proceedings to discuss special measures and related issues. The witness’s overall subjective experience of participating in criminal proceedings might thereby be enhanced.

The syndicated television drama Law and Order often focuses upon issues of class and crime in New York City. The show is neatly segmented between the 'law' and the 'order' portions, the first of which depict blue-collar cops on the job, the second white-collar prosecutors. Both white-collar and blue-collar criminals are featured on the show.

The prosecution works to get their guilty verdict while the defense tries to help their clients with their verdicts. In court I listen to both sides argue the Innocence/Guilt of the young woman in question wanted on DWI charges. The honorable judge Pauline Hankins presides over the court and waits patiently for all the evidence to be presented. The prosecution and the defense are set on opposite sides of the courtroom while the jury box and the belief are set next to the judge. Judge Pauline Hankins is in the middle of the courtroom in front of the North Carolina State seal with an office on the right next to the witness stand. Everything that has been said in the court is added to the court record. The court record is a detailed document

One of the darkest moments for anyone is being the center of a criminal investigation. Many emotions can fuel statements that may not be in the best interest of the suspect. These statements can turn a suspect into a defendant relatively easy. Without proper, sufficient legal council, a defendant can be a convicted criminal. If the defendant was aware of his rights, the outcome could be inherently different. The United States is one of very few nations that will provide legal counsel for criminal matters. Every so often a person becomes a spectacle in our Judicial System and case law becomes of it. Sometimes, the case law is beneficial for the government such as Florence v Board of Chosen Freeholders of Burlington County, citing that strip searches of inmates regardless of the crimes they committed without probable cause is justified in the interest of inmate, staff, and jail safety. Other case law such as Miranda v. Arizona it reinforces constitutional rights for United States citizens. Miranda v. Arizona is case law that mandates the government to inform people of their constitutional rights during a criminal investigation. Many people often argue, so what. They are guilty, why do suspects have any rights anyway. Simply put, we are a Constitutional Democracy with established rules, norms and values. What makes our nation so wonderful is we are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Circumstantial evidence leading authorities to assume a person is

In the 1992 comedic film, My Cousin Vinny, the story of a murder trial of two Brooklyn college kids finding themselves subject to southern justice, is depicted. Their only hope, is Vincent Gambino, one of the defendant‘s cousins. Joe Pesci plays Vincent Gambino, a personal injury lawyer barely able to pass the bar after multiple attempts. Vinny agrees to defend them, even though he has never tried a case in Brooklyn, much less a capital murder case in Georgia. He faces not only a seasoned prosecutor, but a Yale educated judge. Evidentiary foundations, discovery and disclosures, and cross examination technique may all be beyond Vinny’s experience, but over the course of the film, he is able to enhance his talents. He begins to understand and apply the procedures and customs of the court.

Analyzing the episode Aftershock from the well renowned television series Law and Order from a restorative perspective was really intriguing. The episode begins with a man, who had been convicted of raping and murdering a 26-year-old woman, being executed by lethal injection. Capital punishment is a undoubtedly a more extreme measure than any prison sentence, but ultimately, both actions portray the same message to the offender and to society; the justice system and the surrounding community have given up on this person, lost all empathy, and determined that this person doesn’t deserve restoration and healing. Watching just one episode of Law and Order made me that much more doubtful on the state of our criminal justice system.

As questioning continued, she was asked about specific crimes that she had been accused of committing. After the testimony had been taken from

Those individuals comprised of the following: Psychiatrist Dr. Park Dietz, Defense Psychologist Dr. Judith Becker, and Detective Dennis Murphy as expert witnesses. These witnesses shared previous conversations about the things that Dahmer had talked to them about during his alleged crimes and deviant lifestyle. Ronald Douglas Flowers Jr., an unnamed underage victim referred to as SS, Jeffrey Connor, and Tracy Edwards were among the witnesses and victims that testified about the events that had transpired with Jeffrey Dahmer. The expert witnesses testified to Dahmer’s confessions during therapy and psychological sessions. These expert witnesses described their accounts in a matter of fact style and remained straight to the point. Consequently, the younger victims of Dahmer were very anxious and frightened throughout the testimonial process. The final victim, Tracy Edwards, who had escaped from Dahmer, was poised when testifying and remained in a state of melancholy. Throughout the process, Edwards anger was increasing, however he was able to control his emotions and remained professional within the court. The jury ultimately decided each of Dahmer’s charges separately. At the conclusion of the trial, victims family members were given a platform to express their emotional distraught of losing loved ones. Finally, sentencing

In the electronic world that we live in, every aspect of life can be broadcast across the country in seconds. This aspect is even more realistic when cameras are front and center in American courtrooms. Each morning and afternoon we turn on the television, reality television takes over and civil lawsuits or divorces are being broadcast on shows such as the Judge Judy Show, Judge Brown Show, Judge Greg Mathis Show or Divorce Court. Many people, young and old, are exposed to these reality shows believing what they see is the “real” criminal justice system at

Grey’s Anatomy, the highly successful television show currently in its fourteenth season, is full of sizzling drama and twisting plot lines. However, it also includes numerous incidents of trauma and behavioral issues. The show focuses around the life of Meredith Grey who has become an extremely complex character, and can be analyzed psychologically in many ways.

Due to the interview taking place after hours and the case not being assigned until the following day, I was unable to be present at the time of the interview. However, I have since observed a copy of that interview. The following is a summary of the forensic interview conducted that night by Megan Merrill with Deja Jones. This is a summary, not an exact transcript.

Entrails torn from the body with bare hands, eyes gouged out with razor blades, battery cables, rats borrowing inside the human body, power drills to the face, cannibalism, credit cards, business cards, Dorsia, Testoni, Armani, Wall Street; all of these things are Patrick Bateman’s world. The only difference between Bateman and anybody else is what is repulsive to Bateman and what is repulsive to the rest of the world. Bateman has great interest in the upper class life, fashions, and social existence, but at the same time he is, at times, sickened by the constant struggle to be one up on everybody else. On the other hand Bateman’s nightlife reveals a side of him never seen during the day. Bateman is relaxed, impulsive, and confident

Everyone was subjected to security including the lawyers and employees of the court house. Everyone was either in some type of uniform or dressed extremely formal, even if they were just spectators. Few people were in the court room, but not many. The judge, lawyers and people that were being represented had not still entered the building. Moments later the plaintiff, Dawn-Evans Donahue, and the defendant Joseph Donahue with their lawyers Michael Morris and John M. Makowski, entered the court room. They had taken their place on each of the court room to make their cases in front of the judge. The bailiff then told us to all rise for their entrance of Judge Polansky. We all rose and took our seats. The court had now been set in motion for deliberation. The judge was wearing the standard gown that is portrayed in films and in real life, there was no jury because this was not a trial court, this was a family matters case.

During this documentary, the viewers get an inside look at how criminal proceedings work. In the courtroom, the most important players are the prosecution, defense, and judge. The judge is in the room to make sure the proceeding runs smoothly and to settle any arguments that arise. The prosecution is there to accuse the defendant for whatever crime he or she has been convicted of. The defense is there to defend the person being convicted of the crime. There is also a bailiff who is there to oversee the court and make sure everyone there is safe. The bailiff will bring evidence form the defense or prosecution to the judge, as nobody is to approach the bench without the judge calling attorneys to the

“Is evil something you are? Or is it something you do?” (Easton Ellis). Are we considered evil by our action or thoughts? If we are constantly contemplating evil and horrific thoughts but do not act upon them, the initial thoughts may still influence our unconscious minds, which can then, in turn, affect our conscious thoughts and actions indirectly. Compare that to those who act upon their evil thoughts and therefore are more authentic to their natural and uninfluenced personality. Humans are strongly related to our savage animal brothers; however we do everything in our means to appear separate and civilized. Regardless of our attempt at separation, we still remain savage beasts by nature and suppressing our natural state only makes our