7-9 key points

Question 1

stages of trial process
1. initiation
2.jury selection
3.opening statements
4.present evidence
5.closing arguements
6. judges charge to the jury
7. jury deliberations
8.

Answer 1

verdict

Question 2

use of punishment for criminal activity, intended to discourage a specific individual from committing the crime again

Answer 2

specific deterrence

Question 3

effects of legal punishment on the general public

Answer 3

general deterrence

Question 4

document that presents the findings of an investigation

Answer 4

pre-sentence investigation report

Question 5

repairing the harm done and rebuilding relationships in the community

Answer 5

restoration

Question 6

provides an opportunity to express in your own words what you, your family, and others close to you have experienced as a result of the crime

Answer 6

victim impact statement

Question 7

temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court

Answer 7

bail

Question 8

a court to which appeals are taken in federal circuit or a state

Answer 8

court of appeals

Question 9

jail or prison sentence that has a definite length and cant be reviewed or changed

Answer 9

determinate sentencing

Question 10

sentence that consists of a range of years such as 5-10 not a fixed time

Answer 10

indeterminate sentencing

Question 11

judge, prosecutor, defense victims/defendants/witnesses, law enforcement, support staff, co, public

Answer 11

courtroom work group

Question 12

ability to understand and consult with the counsel

Answer 12

dusky standard

Question 13

sentences served at the same time

Answer 13

concurrent

Question 14

sentences served after one another

Answer 14

consecutive

Question 15

represents the defendant in court; protects clients interests

Answer 15

defense attorney

Question 16

someone who provides testimony in court based on their direct perceptions or personal experiences

Answer 16

lay witness

Question 17

person who has seen something happen and so can give a first hand description

Answer 17

eye witness

Question 18

agreement where the prosecutor provides concession to the defendant in exchange for a plea of guilt

Answer 18

plea bargain

Question 19

ordering a person to appear in court

Answer 19

subpoena

Question 20

testimony made by witness is no longer considered credible in court

Answer 20

impeaching a witness