Exam 11: Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

A witness observes a man stab an innocent bystander.  What type of evidence would the witness offer?

An appeal that results in reversal of the conviction normally means that the case is ________ to the lower court for a new trial.

An attorney's requests for delays in court proceedings are called ______.

The local view of the proper sentence, considering the offense and the defendant's prior record, is called the _______.

Court location can affect the court's decision-making processes in many ways. How might you expect courts in urban and rural locations to differ?  How might a change of venue be used to deal with these differences?

What makes the relationship between Ryan and Eric difficult sometime is that the trial process is based upon

Describe the basis for an appeal of a conviction.

How do budget cuts affect prospective jurors?

In Ricketts v. Adamson (1987), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

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.

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. The gun and shells that were recovered at the crime scene in Slate's case would be considered what type of evidence?

Indigent offenders' right to counsel continues through the _______ appeal.

Which is not a step in the trial process?

An adjournment of a scheduled case until a later date is called a

Because of their position in the justice system, ______ can define the level of their involvement in the processing of criminal cases.

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

In Santobello v. New York (1971), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

The right of the accused to a speedy and public trial is found in the _____ Amendment.

Plea bargaining is a set of exchange relationships in which the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the defendant, and sometimes the judge participate.

Ninety percent of individuals plead guilty, so few cases are actually appealed.