Exam 11: Determination of Guilt: Plea Bargaining and Trials.
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Although challenges for cause fall ultimately under the judge's control,the prosecution and defense can exert their own control over the jury's composition through the use of _________.
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The local view of the proper sentence is called the ____________________.
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Juries are always composed of highly educated members of the community.
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In Santobello v.New York (1971),the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that
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Plea bargaining is a set of exchange relationships in which the prosecutor,the defense attorney,the defendant,and sometimes the judge participate.
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Slate recently received evidence, from discovery, regarding his client who is awaiting trial for armed robbery and attempted murder. There are two eye witness accounts, both of which identify Slate's client. There is also the weapon used in the crime and gunshot shells. Slates is convinced his client is going to have a long trial ahead of him.
-Slate states that eyewitness testimony exists stating that his client committed the crime.What type of evidence would this be considered?
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When plea bargaining was barred in the felony trial courts,it did not _______.
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Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric, happens to work in the public defender's office. Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
-The relationship among Ryan,Eric,and the judge is built upon mutual respect and admiration.All parties want to work toward the same common goal.This would be referred to as
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The behavior of the defendant in the courtroom has no impact on how he or she is treated by the judge.
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What is the process called in which there is no actual bargaining between parties,but rather an expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence?
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The local view of the proper sentence,considering the offense and the defendant's prior record,is called the
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Which of the following would not be considered part of the courtroom workgroup?
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A shared understanding that creates an expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence is called a(n)____________________.
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Explain the CSI effect on jury selection.How do crime shows such as Crime Scene Investigation affect the choice of available juries?
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The _________ culture refers to the values and norms shared by members of a particular court community about how cases should be handled,and the way court officials should behave.
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Although most people believe the U.S.court system is adversarial,in reality,the judge,prosecutor,and defense attorney work together to move cases through the system.What implications does this system have for a defendant's due process rights?
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___________ evidence is any evidence presented for jurors to see and understand without testimony.
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Ryan is a district attorney in a small community. Ryan's best friend, Eric, happens to work in the public defender's office. Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault. The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case. Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case. Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
-While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement,all are trying to negotiate to receive the best outcome for their side,which is known as an
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What popular misconception exists about the appellate process?
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