Judge administering justice in a court of law, sentencing defendants in criminal cases, instructing juries, and writing decisions while ensuring adherence to legal procedures
Experience
Judge, Magistrate Judge, and Magistrate
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Sentenced defendants in criminal cases, on conviction by jury, according to applicable government statutes
Monitored proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures were followed
Instructed juries on applicable laws and directed juries to deduce the facts from the evidence presented
Wrote decisions on cases and researched legal issues to provide opinions on the issues
Presided over hearings and listened to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine evidence support
Ruled on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony during court proceedings
Advised attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings
Skills
Checking & Planning
Making decisions in legal cases, Authorizing payments, Identifying case implications, Ruling on legal proceedings