November Session Teen Court 2015﻿

November Session Teen Court 2015

12/7/2015

Case 1: Do you believe the defendant was mocking the jury when she said, "I am surprised you guys haven't asked why I did it" or just trying to defend her case? Explain Also how credible was her story she claimed she didn't remember a lot of things yet the total amount of the items taken were 924.

Case 2: In the second case the defendants cousin was taken away for the probation theory. Do you believe this will benefit her during probation? Explain why or why it won't benefit her.

Amber Castillo

12/7/2015 12:53:44 pm

1. I do believe she was mocking the jury because after she stated that remark someone from the jury asked her why she did it and she didn't even answer the question. Her story isn't that credible because it seemed that she had gone over what to say, especially since she's in a senator program and she was a little contradicting.
2. Yes it'll benefit her probation because before she had contact with her cousin, she didn't have any trouble with the law

Vincent Fuentes

12/7/2015 07:35:06 pm

Case1 I do believe she was mocking the jury, I felt that she tried to prove to us that she was better and cool in a way. I felt that she didn't give the whole truth as well.
Case 2 I feel like she needs contact with her cousin cause to some people that's all they have. They can get through there troubles together and learn right from wrong.

Leslie Plaza

12/9/2015 08:09:20 pm

1. I believe she was mocking the jury. Throughout questioning, she wouldn't answer questions given by jury, so the fact that she asked a question for them basically leads them to asking questions she wants them to, not the questions she "didn't remember" about.
2. I think it was right decision for the cousin to be taken away during probation because her cousin did have a bad influence on her, I also think the defendant wouldn't try to talk to the cousin during probation, but it's always good to be safe.

Leanne Caldejon

12/10/2015 10:02:18 am

1) The defendant was mocking the jury only to prove that she wants it to be known to the jury that she isn't intelligent just because she did something wrong. She wants to state in a way that the jury isn't as bright as she thought they would be. As far as her story throughout the trial, her story was not credible due to the fact that we can all tell that she knew what happened.
2) The defendant will benefit from having restrictions of visitations with cousin, but my only concern is if she follows the court order or not.

Karen Lopez

12/10/2015 02:22:06 pm

1. Yes, I would say that the defendant was mocking the jury in the first trial. It looked like she tried to make herself seem smarter than anyone else there. She clearly didn't understand that no one asked the question, because they did not want to ask that question, and when she was asked the question, she answered "I don't know". Her story wasn't very credible either, she changed her answers to certain questions pretty often, and she claimed that she didn't remember many of the things that happened. It's not believable that she completely forgot the most important parts of her case.
2. It will benefit her, to a certain extent. She is not allowed to hang out with her cousin without any supervision. It seemed like her cousin pressured her into possibly taking the items. If she is to not contact her cousin, it will keep her from any negative influences for as long as probation is in place.

Rocio Camacho

12/13/2015 09:51:56 pm

1. Yes the defendant was mocking us but she was also trying to look better by saying that. She must of thought that we would go easy on her since she said why we hadn't asked her why she did it, she tried to appear honest.

2. Yes the defendant will benefit from not seeing her cousin because she will not get in trouble as a result of being around her cousin, which is what got her into trouble in the fist place.

Ernesto Garcia

12/14/2015 09:27:37 am

1) Being an AP student and in the Senators program, the defendant has the capability to think on the spot and come up with a story. I believe she was mocking the jury because she asked that question a few times and after like the third time the jury asked the question. He story is unbelievable because having the smarts she has, it is unlikely for her to forget and no know what she was doing.

2)This will benefit her because she does not seem like the person who would commit a crime and with her cousin being around more often, the influence of her cousin made her commit the crime so taking away her cousin was the right thing to do.

Stephanie Godinez

12/14/2015 11:31:20 am

1. I believe the defendant was mocking the jury. She was doing this to prove to the jury that they are no better than her. However her story throughout the trial was not believable or credible.
2. I think the defendant will benefit from not being able to see her cousin. However it is questionable if she will follow her probation.

Andrea Chavez

12/14/2015 12:54:18 pm

1. Yes. I believe the defendant was mocking the jury when she said that. It was not her place to even ask any type of question. Knowing that she was being non responsive with her answers previously, she shouldn't have asked a question. Furthermore, the defendant also claimed that she didn't remember much of what had happened. It it understandable that one can forget events that occurred, but in her case, she seemed to just say "I don't remember" to many questions that were asked.

2. I believe this will benefit her because usually, individuals tend to be pressured into doing things they know is wrong. The cousin might be negatively influencing the defendant therefore by taking her away, she won't be as distracted.

Biane Arias

12/14/2015 05:19:34 pm

1. I think the defendant was mocking the jury trying to defend her case.She probably believed that the jury was not up too her level and she could out smart or belittle us. This made her story less credible because it reveled some of her character flaws.
2. The defendant will stay in away from her cousin and complete probation that will definitely benefit her in the future

Bianca Arias

12/14/2015 05:23:32 pm

1. I think the defendant was mocking the jury trying to demonstrate her superiority and wit but ended up backfiring on her and made her story less credible
2. The defendant if she leaves her cousin and completes probation that will definitely help her and benefit her

Bernice Vega

1/11/2016 08:20:42 am

Case #1 : I do strongly believe she was mocking the jury when posing the question. This was verified when she didn't even respond once the question was asked. Her story also seemed to have too many holes in it claiming she didn't recall much.
Case #2 : I do think taking away her cousin throughout her probation will benefit her in the long run because her cousin seemed to be such a bad influence on her.

Amalia Sanchez

1/11/2016 09:45:03 am

1. I believe she was mocking the jury in the form that she thought we didn't know what we were doing when questioning. She also didn't have any reply when confronted with her mockery. As far as her story goes, it wasn't very much credible because it somewhat contradicted itself as she went along with it.
2. Yes it'll benefit her probation because it'll restrict her from breaking any more laws.

Ashley Herrera

1/11/2016 10:56:41 am

1. I believe she was mocking the jury. Expecting the jury to ask the obvious, she didn't even answer the question. Her story was not credible due to her incapability of the question and you can sense that she knew she was aware of what was happening.
2. Yes I believe that the defendant will benefit from having restrictions with her connection with her cousin because it wasn't until the influence from her cousin that she began to get into trouble.

Adrian Flores

1/20/2016 01:10:19 pm

Case 1: I don't think she was mocking the jury, I feel that she was just a little confused on how the questioning worked. Since she was a straight A student, I believe she was well aware of the situation and what she was saying.
Case 2: I think it will benefit because it seemed that she was willing to learn from the mistake she made of being influence by other people. This way she'll be able to make decisions alone.

Bella Pinedo

1/20/2016 01:16:00 pm

1) Yes, I believe that the defendant was mocking the jury when she had stated that "I'm surprised you guys haven't asked me why I did it". It made it seem like she was planning what to say if that question was asked.
2) I think it will benefit her that her cousin was taken away, so she will not make bad decisions.

Alejandro Ortiz

1/21/2016 12:45:15 pm

I do believe she was mocking the jury in which it is a straight foward question that should be asked. Which is why it seemed like it was mocking the jury because it's a simple question and she wanted to be asked. Her story was not credible in which there is so much of her story missing. There is no way that one forgets so much of what happened during the day and has no explanation showing that she just did not want to talk of what happened during that interval.

I believe it will benefit her in which that bad influence will be gone for that time and will be able to realize what is wrong and what is right. After her probation she will most likely have contact with her cousin again but from what happened hopefully the results will have changed and no longer try to do what she did.

Jackie Rivera

1/27/2016 06:44:51 pm

1. Yes I believe she was mocking the jury as well as trying to be smart to the jury because it seem like she planned her answers before she came into court.

2. I think it will benefit her that her cousin was taken away from her so she won't be tempted to do bad decisions .

Derick Villafuerte

2/1/2016 12:23:38 pm

1. Yes the defendant was acting like a know at all mocking the jury. It seems like she had her responses already in mind before she came to teen court
2. Yes it will benefit her because it seemed like the cousin could have possible pressured her into doing this so she reluctantly did so in order to satisfy the cousin

Samantha Leggis

2/16/2016 08:24:02 am

1) I do believe the defendant was mocking the jury because since she is highly intelligent, I believe she was using her intelligence as a tactic to take advantage of the jury.

2)I believe the defendant not being able to contact her cousin while on probation will benefit her because she will not be surrounded by her cousin's negative influences.

Anette Gonzalez

2/18/2016 06:57:06 pm

1. Yes, the defendant was mocking the jury I believe she was trying to be smart with the jury. I don"t think her story is credible. It almost sounded as if she rehearsed it.
2. I think that taking away the defendants cousin for probation purposes will help her through her issues. And will help her in the future.

Rafael Gonzalez

2/19/2016 12:30:17 pm

I think she was acting like she knew everything about the questions and like a know-it-all. She wanted to give the impression of confidence and honesty but in the end, she seemed even less credible becasue of her acting.

Yes keeping the defendant away from her cousin will benefit her because her cousin is obvioulsy a bad influence for her .

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