Night Court Research Paper

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Night court was an experience I never thought I'd enjoy. While I've always been interested in law enforcement and everything leading up to a suspect's arrest, I never considered what happens afterward. This experience has completely changed my perspective on the justice system and its significance. Surprisingly, I was deeply engaged during night court, always on the edge of my seat not only when the judge was making decisions but also in between cases. I found myself observing every individual in the court, studying their facial expressions and movements, from the suspects to the police officers. Something interested me to the point that I didn't even want to leave the courtroom. But what interests me so much? Was it the drama? The new knowledge …show more content…
While the court structure was evident, something continued to bother me. As cases unfolded in the courtroom, instances of assault and domestic violence became distressingly common. The judge often granted supervised release to many defendants involved in these cases. However, one particular case affected me much more than the others. The fifth case of my time in the courtroom involved a Black male who had reportedly engaged in a heated argument with his girlfriend. The 911 caller stated that the defendant had forcibly dragged his girlfriend by her hair through the hallways and out onto the street. After some back and forth between the defense attorney and the prosecution, the judge decided to release the man without any restrictions, mostly due to the girlfriend's reluctance to press charges. This decision left me both frustrated and disheartened. While cases of domestic violence are unfortunately common in New York City, witnessing defendants charged with these types of offenses walk freely out of the courtroom was sad. I have always believed that individuals involved in domestic violence should not be granted release back into the public, and this case didn’t change my mindset on

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