Mock Arraignment #criminaljustice14

 The Honorable Emily Cuthbertson presided over 3 arraignments today.
Aubrey Dawkins was arraigned on charges of resisting arrest. He was let out on his own recognizance. Jackie Martel did a great job.
Josh Repine was arraigned on charges of possession of cocaine with intent to sell and illegal possession of a firearm. His bail was set at $10,000. His lawyer, Gracie Maganzini, asked to suppress the evidence because it was illegally obtained. She cited the 4th Amendment to lessen his bail from $25,000.
Kristina "Beyonce" Doucette was arraigned on charges of distributing an illegal substance (crack cocaine) and resisting arrest. With Teresa Trias as her lawyer, "Beyonce" was not able to be released on her own recognizance. The judge set her bail at $5,000.

                                  Aubrey is excited to be released on his own recognizance.

Stand and Face the Wall!

Gracie '15 finds out what it's like to get cuffed in the booking room at New Hampton PD. Officer Melanson provides stories and expertise to the Criminal Justice Project Week experience. Thank you, Officer Melanson and the New Hampton PD!

Criminal Justice project group in the holding cell at New Hampton PD. Booked and detained for further processing. On to the Belknap House of Corrections to dispel more myths and find answers to more questions. Great group! Stay tuned for more images.

NHS students curious to learn about the criminal justice system during Project Week 2K14 do great inquiry exercise generating questions about the process from alleged criminal act and law enforcement through the court proceedings and the incarceration aspect of the system. The Criminal Justice project explores these topics with jail tours and opportunities to meet with experts in the field of law enforcement and justice.  Stayed tuned for upcoming posts of student reflections, images from the week, and additional updates!