Author: kaya peterson

Court Observation

On Thursday March 28 at 12:30pm I arrived at New York Supreme Court Kings County, when arriving and going through security they were very friendly and welcoming. When I was finally in I went to the information desk and a security guard was very helpful and knowledgeable with finding me a civil case, he sent me right up to a case that was about to start. When entering the court room the court officer was extremely helpful with getting me the information I needed, she also gave me a little briefing on the case so I was knowledgeable on what was going on and happening. The room was extremely quiet in the room it was only 6 jurors, 1 court officer, 1 clerk, 1 court reporter, both council and there clients and an extra with the plaintiff’s council and me. The room was empty. At 1:05pm the Judge stated for everyone to take a lunch and to come back at 2:15pm, when arriving back at the court house there was an extremely long line outside for everyone to get back inside. The court room we were in was nice just really plain nothing really stuck out. I left at 3:40pm.

Who Am I ?

Hi my name is Kaya Peterson I am  majoring in Law and Paralegal Studies because ever since I  was a little girl, I already knew what I wanted to do I always told my parents I wanted to become a lawyer and then later down in the years become a judge. Going through some stuff my last year of high school only pushed me more to pressure and strive for my goals to become a Criminal  Defense Lawyer and then a Judge I know it’s not going to be easy but I’m going to push to reach my goal. Something I want to learn or do in this courses more about New York State laws and how it applies to me and the citizens of New York. Something I want the class to know about me is that I’m very chilled and laidback, I just like to eat a lot.