Trial Reflection

Trial reflection Viktor Vincze

I think, that US judicial system is one of the best in the world. The fact, that the the conclusion is made by an ordinary people is in my opinion perfect. So it’s not only up to one person, like in Slovakia, but up to 12 people, who have nothing in common with the law. I really like it.

If are there any parts, which are more important than others? Of course yes. I think the most important part is the final speech. Mebers of the jury are not lawyers, they think by feelings. And real lawyers can really influent them just by well prepared speech. Also, what I find pretty important, is showing an evidence right in the court. Some action, sound or something like that. That is pretty impressive.

I would definitely trust the jury. The defense should be built on the base of thinking of ordinary people. So if you have a good lawyer, that the jury will trust you.

My role was to be a member of the jury. As I say, jurors are the most important people in the court room. I think, since we weren’t doing an actual trial, jurors in our classroom had the easiest job. Just to sit and listen. Afterwards say their opinion, that was it. Outcome was pretty predictable. I mean, it’s probably because of the time. We don’t live at the time of witches so we all knew, that he ws gonna be not guilty.

Salem witch trials couldn’t happen today, because there is only a little percentage of people, who actually believe in ghosts and in extraordinary things. I think, in that time it was really strong. Religion used to be the biggest part of peoples life so they were really influented by it.