Exam 10: Prosecution and Defense

Scholars often view public defenders as generally better than assigned counsel because public defenders are full-time government employees who are specialists in criminal law.

When a private attorney is chosen by a court to represent an indigent,this is referred to as ____________________.

_________ evidence is not available to prove innocence in most cases.

Most criminal defense lawyers are able to become wealthy because there are so many rich celebrities and professional athletes who get into trouble with the law.

The majority of convicted offenders serving time in state prisons were indigent defendants who received publicly provided defense attorneys.

The ____________________ model seeks to determine whether there is enough evidence to serve as a basis for prosecution.

John is the district attorney for a large metropolitan area. He is facing reelection in approximately 1 year. During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife of less than a year. Apparently, the player found his wife in a comprising position with another player on the team. John knows that how he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. -John has to meet the expectations of police,judges,and the community.This is commonly known as building ________ relationships.

John is the district attorney for a large metropolitan area. He is facing reelection in approximately 1 year. During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife of less than a year. Apparently, the player found his wife in a comprising position with another player on the team. John knows that how he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. -Even though the community is demanding charges and a trial,it will be John's final decision to go to trial or plea bargain the case.John has a great deal of __________ in making his decision.

Which of the following statements is true about attorney competence?​

Some say that prosecutors have more power than judges in the courtroom.Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Be sure to explain your answer.

The _________ sufficiency model aims at speedy and early disposition of a case.

The U.S.Supreme Court has clearly defined the term "ineffective counsel."​

Explain the relationships between prosecutors and the members of law enforcement they work with on a day-to-day basis within the system.

Prosecutors are not influenced by the political system.

John is the district attorney for a large metropolitan area. He is facing reelection in approximately 1 year. During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife of less than a year. Apparently, the player found his wife in a comprising position with another player on the team. John knows that how he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. -Even though the public is demanding a trial,John makes plans to meet with the defense to see if they are willing to work out an agreement.John would prefer to _________ the case.

A defense attorney who works to prepare the defendant for the likely outcome of punishment and who helps persuade the defendant to plead guilty is said to be performing which role?​

The legal attorney who represents the accused is called a(n)____________________.

The __________ is the state's chief legal officer,usually responsible for both civil and criminal matters.

What is a "prosecution complex"?​

________ are the officials responsible for the prosecution of crimes that violate the laws of the United States; appointed by the president and assigned to a U.S.district court jurisdiction.