Favorite Parts Of Working In The Criminal Law Industry As A Trial Deputy District Attorney
As a Deputy District Attorney, "being in trial" is what Lance enjoys most about the role, highlighting the opportunity to present cases before a jury. This passion is fueled by the belief that prosecuting cases allows one to make a tangible "impact," changing lives and directly influencing real-life outcomes.
Trial Litigation, Impact, Making a Difference, Real-World Examples, Ethical Dilemmas
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Lance Cotton
Deputy District Attorney
Trial Litigation
California State University: Long Beach
Chapman University, School of Law
Criminal Justice
Law
Legal
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Enjoyment of trials and presenting cases to a jury.
2. Desire to make a difference through prosecution.
3. Belief in the real-life impact of decisions made in cases, affecting both victims and defendants.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
I enjoy trials. I love being in trial.
I decided to become a prosecutor in part because it would afford me the greatest opportunity to get in front of a jury and present my case. I also enjoy making a difference.
I believe that, as abstract as making a difference can sound, when you're prosecuting cases, you are making an impact. You are changing lives, whether that's a victim or a defendant. Whatever you decide to do on a case, it does have real-life implications.
So, I enjoy being in a position to decide those things.
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