The Law

Parties bringing cases to court argue that there has been a breach of the law. In a criminal case hearing it was argued that the 4 defendants allegedly committed aggravated burglary and murdered their victim later on in a machete and knife brawl which left the victim succumbing to his demise a week later in hospital.

Either:Name a statute or case that was relied on or relates to your case. Cite the case or statute and give brief details about how it relates to your observed case.

Or:if you were unable to hear and identify any mention of a case of the statute when you were observing the proceedings, please find and reference a case or statute that you think is relevant to the case and justify why you think the case already or statute is relevant.

Comment on the court process and how it was similar or different from your expectations. Does the court process you observed and the outcome of the case (if you were present when the case came to conclusion) accord with your notions of justice?Explain your views.

What was the most interesting part of your visit and why? This does not have to be a legal point it could be an observation of behaviour or the usher's role, for example.

Was, or is, there anything about what you observed that would cause you (if you were representing a party) to want to settle the case or to pursue it fully to trial? What was it, and why?

Reflect on what was your overall impression of your court visit and what did you learn from your visit that can be applied in your legal studies, personal confidence and growth, or future career.

For the below question: With the explanation of Statute law and that it is a law which is written and that is established in place by a legislature. It further stated that Statute law might be utilized to expand, overrule or change existing definitions of current common law. Also, statutes are where brand-new laws are enacted, and there are three guidelines to follow while interpreting them. Specifically, these guidelines are Literal, Golden and Mischief. The definitions of current common law may be expanded, overruled, or modified by statute law. Statutes where brand-new laws are enacted, and they are governed by three distinct principles:

Can you please source, reference and cite the case or legislation for the question below and briefly explain how it pertains to the description of the crime committed, which in this example involves aggravated burglary and murder. Stating in your explanation which one of the three guidelines your proposing the Judge used in the case.

Question Why do law reports support accessibility to law and the doctrine of precedent? How can judges bring about change in the law?

Please list references to the citations and sources used.