This video is a short analysis of the decision and jury information of the controversial Ferguson case. On Monday, the grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson, 28, for the fatal shooting of an unarmed Michael Brown, 18. The decision on this case has caused large unrest in many places outside of Ferguson, Missouri as we see protests here in Los Angeles. The questioning factors are definitely the prosecutor's strange and unique handling of the case and also the number of jury members. Some reports say that there will be additional checks on the case, but for the most part, the grand jury's decision is the final decision. I think that there needs to be more attention to the handling of the case, the fact that this is not the only case like this, and what we can do to move from this. In a normal case, grand juries receive information about the case at the discretion of the prosecutor and specific charge is laid out. In this case, the jury was given so much evidence that they needed to have 25 meeting over the course of 3 months when usually it only takes a few days. Also, the prosecutor laid out 5 charges to be considered and the decision to prosecute up to the jury. There definitely needs to be more investigation on the strange way this case was handled. I think that the violence to the innocent people in the communities does not solve the problem, and that there needs to be change so that this does not keep happening.
Saturday, November 29, 2014
November Post: Ferguson Case
This video is a short analysis of the decision and jury information of the controversial Ferguson case. On Monday, the grand jury decided not to indict police officer Darren Wilson, 28, for the fatal shooting of an unarmed Michael Brown, 18. The decision on this case has caused large unrest in many places outside of Ferguson, Missouri as we see protests here in Los Angeles. The questioning factors are definitely the prosecutor's strange and unique handling of the case and also the number of jury members. Some reports say that there will be additional checks on the case, but for the most part, the grand jury's decision is the final decision. I think that there needs to be more attention to the handling of the case, the fact that this is not the only case like this, and what we can do to move from this. In a normal case, grand juries receive information about the case at the discretion of the prosecutor and specific charge is laid out. In this case, the jury was given so much evidence that they needed to have 25 meeting over the course of 3 months when usually it only takes a few days. Also, the prosecutor laid out 5 charges to be considered and the decision to prosecute up to the jury. There definitely needs to be more investigation on the strange way this case was handled. I think that the violence to the innocent people in the communities does not solve the problem, and that there needs to be change so that this does not keep happening.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Blog 10: EQ
Content
1. I have reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ
2. a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
No, it doesn't seem like it involves depth of research. It does argue for the most important way. The wording is okay.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
YES. It talkes about research and is not a yes/no question, it's arguing for the most important way, and the wording makes sense.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
YES, it argues for the most important way to satisfy the customer, requires research of hairstyles, and wording is correct.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain? Yes, it's not a yes/no question, requires research of chronic pain, and it is worded correctly. Also, it could be a little more specific.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project. The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.
What is the most efficient way to get a client the best option out of a misdemeanor arraignment?
1. I have reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ
2. a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
No, it doesn't seem like it involves depth of research. It does argue for the most important way. The wording is okay.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
YES. It talkes about research and is not a yes/no question, it's arguing for the most important way, and the wording makes sense.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
YES, it argues for the most important way to satisfy the customer, requires research of hairstyles, and wording is correct.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain? Yes, it's not a yes/no question, requires research of chronic pain, and it is worded correctly. Also, it could be a little more specific.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project. The senior team will be meeting with students shortly for EQ revision and approval; you are expected to bring your research notebook to that meeting with your EQ draft written inside in pencil.
What is the most efficient way to get a client the best option out of a misdemeanor arraignment?
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection
Content:
1. Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of my explanation of what a Public Defender does and how it affects the clients because it was pretty accurate in accordance to the hours I spend working with them. I also think I was successful at making complex terms and rules understandable to the rest of the people in the class.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE P AP CR NC
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
I deserve atleast a P because I did everything required, for example, my sources were cited, I talked about mentorship and research, and I addressed my EQ. All of these are found on the component contract.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
I think what worked for me in Lesson 1 was definitely having a clear understanding of the terms and things I was saying because I was able to connect my research to my mentorship and explain them both.
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
I would go back and organize a bit more, because I ran out of time. Also, I would have a more interesting hook.
1. Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of my explanation of what a Public Defender does and how it affects the clients because it was pretty accurate in accordance to the hours I spend working with them. I also think I was successful at making complex terms and rules understandable to the rest of the people in the class.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
AE P AP CR NC
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
I deserve atleast a P because I did everything required, for example, my sources were cited, I talked about mentorship and research, and I addressed my EQ. All of these are found on the component contract.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
I think what worked for me in Lesson 1 was definitely having a clear understanding of the terms and things I was saying because I was able to connect my research to my mentorship and explain them both.
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
I would go back and organize a bit more, because I ran out of time. Also, I would have a more interesting hook.
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