In 12 Angry Men this theory can almost be considered false to the jurors involved in this murder case. But one man can be credited with sticking to the innocent until proven guilty theory that most likely saved a man’s life. This juror must show 11 other jurors that he can prove with enough valid evidence that this boy is be wrongfully accused of killing his father. Reginald Rose shows us how that one mans integrity can prove to make a big difference in a kid’s life. Juror #8 can be credited with saving someone’s life.
The Answerability and Moral Responsibility of Robert Alton Harris Andrew Burant As a new member for the jury of Robert Alton Harris my purpose is to offer a verdict as to whether or not the defendant is guilty. Since the previous trial was breached through a technicality, I must reevaluate the course of the defendant’s past actions in order to see if he could potentially be innocent. In the previous trial many of the jurists believed that Robert Alton Harris was guilty. As a result, they forced the defendant to be sentenced to death because of his cruelty against John Mayeski and Michael Baker. They felt that the defendant chose to murder these boys on his own volition; there were never any external circumstances which coerced him into
In order to avoid the death penalty, the defense tried to have Chase found guilty of second degree murder, which would result in a life sentence. Their case hinged on Chase's history of mental illness and the lack of planning in his crimes, evidence that they were not premeditated. On May 8 the jury found Chase guilty of six counts of first degree murder. The defense asked for a clemency hearing, in which a judge determined that Chase was not legally insane; Chase was sentenced to die in the gas chamber. Waiting to die, Chase became a feared presence in prison; the other inmates (including several gang members), aware of the graphic and bizarre nature of his crimes, feared him, and according to prison officials, they often tried to convince Chase to commit suicide, too fearful to get close enough to him to kill him themselves.
Due to the amount of appeals and thorough investigation of each case, no piece of evidence is overlooked for the benefit of the defendant. Unless there is strong criminating evidence and the court is certain the accused is guilty, the death penalty would not be issued. For the 2,293,157 behind bars in our country the miniscule 3,220 on death row is unlikely to contain innocents due to their case being examined extensively. If one innocent man was wrongfully put to death by the state, should we abolish the death penalty? This argument can be compared to if a police officer shoots an innocent man, the country should purge police officers of their weapons.
Kaffee, recognizing Jessep’s absolutist mindset, says that “[Jessep’s men] follow orders. Otherwise, people die” (A Few Good Men, 1992). Dawson and Downey, probably unaware of Santiago’s condition, knew that, though illegal, if they did not carry out the order, they would stand court-martial for omitting an order from a commissioned officer, as implied by UCMJ Article 89. Prosecution could press for the guilty verdict on the sole fact that the issuing of the Code Red resulted in the death of a Marine, but UCMJ Article 118 states that the act must have been premeditated or of a nature disregarding another man’s life. Neither Dawson nor Downey intended to kill a fellow Marine.
Two young Marines are charged with murder after they performed a “code red” on another Marine under orders from their superior officer. A “code red” is a hazing procedure that is not part of the official Marine discipline, but something rather commonly done at Gitmo. Private Santiago died, even though that was completely unexpected, and so they were charged with murder. Kaffee and Galloway defend them in court martial Violates the basic abligation of the public
Bourne, on the other hand, used to be an emotionless and fearless killer but in the end he turned out to be good man. While struggling with their life and professions, Ross and Bourne both arrived at a time wherein they started a rebellious stage against their superiors that brought them obstacles that freed them in the end. As trained soldier and perfect hit man, both Ross and Bourne always do what they are told until they became their own side. At the warfront, Robert Ross was controlled by his commander and all he could do was follow every instruction that was told. It is evident when he and his men were instructed by Captain Leather to go to the crater.
The police told Escobedo that his alleged coconspirator in the shooting of his brother-in-law had confessed and Escobedo was involved. The police were able to obtain a written confession, and Escobedo was eventually convicted of murder. Escobedo appealed his conviction, claiming his confession was obtained without his lawyer being present in violation of his right to counsel, and should be thrown out. DECISION/REASONING: The Supreme Courts decision held for the first time that defendants had a right to counsel even before they were indicted for a certain crime. Not allowing someone to speak with an attorney, and not advising them of their right to remain silent after they have been arrested and before they have been interrogated is a denial of assistance of counsel under the Sixth Amendment However, the decision was overshadowed by the court's Miranda decision two years later, and later decisions by both the Supreme Court and lower courts indicated the decision in Escobedo was to be limited to its facts.
Bryan James B. Apostol PS1013 Clyde Shelton witnesses the murder and rape of his wife and daughter at the hands of Clarence Darby and his accomplice Rupert Ames. During their trial, prosecutor Nick Rice informs Clyde that DNA evidence incriminating Clarence has been deemed inadmissible due to botched forensics because, according to Nick, the actions of the police at the crime scene affected its solidity in court, and that Clyde's testimony alone is insufficient to prove either suspect's guilt. Nick, interested in maintaining his high conviction rate, strikes a deal: Clarence gives testimony that will send Rupert to death row, and in exchange Nick allows Clarence to plead guilty to third-degree murder, for which he will only serve three
It is supported through murder of Mr. Were where the judge of the case accused the state of trying to cover up the murder by “cover up the DNA test results”( Judge Accuses State of Cover-Up in Were Murder) Also in the case of James (Whitey) Bulger was a big time crime lord but by being an “informant….government did not vigorously pursue during his trial” (Seelye, Katharine Q) Both of the stories had ways where their connections that allowed them to not be prosecuted for a certain period of time. Though in the Bulger case his connections in the CIA granted him immunity ran out as, he was then charged with all the murders that he committed over 50 years ago. Money and connections can only get you so far. The president used his connections to not be prosecuted what he thought was indefinitely was soon found out by Elise.