Magistrate Court, Canterbury

17th October 2007
Went to the Magistrate Court of Canterbury in Broad Street after classes.
Had to, because Legal Process for Forensic Science (LW312) want us to do so...
They want us to go in groups which consists of 3 person, but my group got 4..
Observe everything in court, the addressing, the proceedings, and the sentencing..
Well, it's my first time to court,
and first time to get in touch with the legal world...
It's actually nothing in there, just 3 seats for the Magistrates,
a dock for the defense, a witness stand, some tables and chairs,
and 2 rows of seatings for civilians..
That day was quite a boring day,
cause it is all about asking guilty or not,
if yes then do some community service or fine,
if pleaded not guilty, then apply for Crown Court..
They settled 6 cases in just 2 hours time... wow...
I went to Magistrate Court again on the 19th October with my friend,
because we are late, therefore we have to go to Court 2, which is a Trial that day..
Though for the next 2 hours it's been on the same case,
but I can see it interesting,
compared to the first court visit...
Witnesses, Evidence had been bring to court...
The most interesting part is when a lawyer,
which is a solicitor for the defense,
I can see his body language, showing that he is much confidence in this case,
the way he moves, the way he talks..
it shows everything...

Going to Crown Court this Wednesday afternoon,
heard that Crown Court would be better cause there are the trials,
where witnesses will be called upon one-by-one,
evidence will be examined and cross-examined again..
Still don't know yet whether it would be boring or not..

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