The written story of how Clarence Earl Gideon, a poor Florida man, went from a convicted criminal to ultimately redefining legal history is astounding. The Supreme Court commonly dismisses more cases than it accepts and the fact that a handwritten petition from a prison inmate was accepted shows that even the seemingly most insignificant person can make a difference in our society. The book’s literature is highly legalistic but constantly provides a detailed account of how the judicial system is constructed. Coming from a regular college student standpoint with no previous formal law education, this makes the underlying concept easier to grasp. The story’s setting during the time of the Gideon case, showed how the legal system was constructed towards the growing concept of a defendant’s rights.
At first viewing of the documentary "Gideon's Army.' * you may become overwhelmed by the dire situation of the criminal justice system in the South, specifically with regard to the poorer and less educated population. To observe how stressed the public defenders are, how tapped the resources, and how desperate the defendants, you struggle with the notion that there may not be anything that can be done and it's too big a problem to overcome. But delving into the professional, and, at times, personal life of Travis Williams, a public defender in Georgia, you feel determination and hope. Williams advocates for each client with passion and diligence.
David Feige’s Indefensible: One Lawyer’s Journey nto the Inferno of American Justice invites people from all walks of life to a second hand experience of the criminal justice system hard at work. What is most interesting about Feige’s work is its distinct presentation of the life of a public defender in the South Bronx. Instead of simply detailing out his experiences as a public defender, Feige takes it a step further and includes the experiences of his clients. Without the personal relationships that he carefully constructs with each of his defendants, Feige would not be able to argue that the criminal justice system is flimsy at best, decisions always riding on either the judge’s personal attitudes or the clients propensity towards plea bargaining.
When exploring avenues to empower the Black community it’s crucial that there is a legal foundation in place to shield the vulnerable from any form of wrongdoing or exploitation. At the Law Offices of Chris Leopold aggressive advocacy for the rights clients who have been subject to wrongful injury or sexual harassment is paramount. Practicing law with passion, purpose, and a strong ethic of social responsibility, Attorney Leopold adopts as his vocation the uplift those in need, a philosophy instilled in him at a young age in his native Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Mentor, educator, and man of faith are just some of the titles that could be applied to this accomplished alum of Southern University. Asked why he entered the legal profession Attorney Leopold’s response was exemplary of someone committed to expanding the possibilities of just treatment for all.
As a last line of defense between them and complete corruption and greed, we must rule that “care for the needy” includes more than just a shelter system, but cash assistance in order to provide the poor with the ability to maintain rent, provide for their children, and work towards some semblance of a stable life. To back up this argument, I will first lay out the facts of the case, as well as the relevant laws. Following this, I will explain the theory behind my decision, going into detail on legitimacy theory, and analyzing how it applies to this particular case. Finally, I will briefly discuss some opposing views before concluding with an examination of the implications that this decision will have on future court cases. While court officials may be appointed rather than elected, that does not exempt us from determining right from wrong, and when others in power fail to do so, it is our responsibility to step up and protect those without a
People experience unjust social realities that the law cannot understand or
After gaining a better understanding of Macro practice, in my opinion macro practice does not necessarily mean you’re always indirectly dealing with clients. I still feel macro practice empowers clients by involving them in systemic change. Macro social work looks at the larger picture and how the larger picture works and what is needed to change social injustice for all. I think that social work as a profession is meant to support clients be all they can be and to assist clients to benefit themselves. Macro social work practice has also been described as the indirect practice, distinguishable from the direct micro- and mezzo-focus and action with clients, families and small groups.
It shows that justice is not completely blind and that inequalities in the judicial system is still very prevalent. The wealthy have more access to proper legal representation, which gives the impression that they have more rights than citizens who live in poverty. Despite the idea that all humans are equal and have the same rights, the legal system does not exercise fairness and justice for all
Lawyers also decide what is relevant in court, rather than letting parties decide what they believe to be relevant. Because of this, victims lose participation in their own case. Christie also discusses the types of segmentation and their effects on modern law. I agree with Christie’s views of modern law in regards to reduced participation of parties, the presence of too many specialists, and his view on segmentation. I agree with
INTRODUCTION “How could they do it, how could they?” “I don 't know, but they did it. They 've done it before and they did it tonight and they 'll do it again, and when they do it - seems that only children weep.” HARPER LEE, To Kill A Mockingbird.
Common Interest. The use of labor as a means of consequence initially began in sixteenth century England as part of the social transformations associated with the emergence of capitalism. (LeBaron, 2012, p.330). This concept began from the defining of social classes by wealth. The rich became richer and the poor became poorer.
As described in the text, institutional discrimination is caused from governmental policies and public institutions, which favor the more dominant groups but offer no support for the less dominant group. I believe that institutional discrimination is apparent in today 's society. The video provided, "Race the House we Live in," explains that individuals came from all over to enter into America (California Newsreel, 2010). This was referred to as a melting pot; however, policies favored white immigrants (California Newsreel, 2010). I think that institutionalized racism prevents our society from being the best it can be.
Affordable housing is also important. There could be a thousand houses for every person who needs one, but if they are priced so high no one can afford them, it immediately becomes self-defeating. So, as your dedicated Dictator, I'm going to do something that is going to make some people scream. (Cover your ears everyone, it's going to be very loud around here for a bit) I'm going to regulate rent prices.
Social justice can be termed as phenomenon according to which all the masses are equal in the eye of justice irrespective of their economic, political and social status. Many students aspire to become lawyers for the purpose of social justice. They want to help poor, discriminated and needy, who cannot afford the cost of justice. Unfortunately, the methodology at law schools dilute is enthusiasm of commitment towards the social lawyering.
Details : Trained stuff : The foundation fellows enjoy a reputation for competence and for professionalism as they are highly skilled and litigators who represent in all facets of family law. Facilities : Examples of projects recently funded of the foundation : Shelters , and assistants for domestic violence , programs in school to help children , scholarships for law students in family law of young family law attorneys and recommendations regarding issues in matrimonial laws and marriage enrichment to prevent divorce. Required technology: Computers and laptops.
