(AMB 5100) Courtroom Testimony & MOOT Court

Question 1

AMB 5100

What is a Preliminary Hearing used for?

Answer 1

To determine if there was any probable cause to believe that the offecse was committed and that the defendant committed it.

Question 2

AMB 5100

What is “Criminal Discovery”?

Answer 2

A mandated exchange of information between the Gov. (USAS) and the defense attorney.

Question 3

AMB 5100

What is the “Brady Rule”?

Answer 3

The government must disclose, to the defense, any information information in its possession that is favorable to the defendat on the issue of guilt or punishment.

All favorable info about the defendant is discoverable.

Question 4

AMB 5100

What is the “Jencks Rule”?

Answer 4

The government must disclose any statements or reports made by a government witness on the subject that the witness will testify about such as an agent’s seizure report, incident report, or other official statements.

All Agent’ s Notes & Reports are discoverable

Question 5

AMB 5100

What is the “Gigilo Rule”?

Answer 5

The government must disclose any information that bears on the credibility or bias of a government witness.

If the agent is going to testify, then his personnel record is handed over to the defense attorney.

Question 6

AMB 5100

Who are the “Key Players” in a courtroom.

Answer 6

1.) US District Court Judge

2.) US Magistrate Judge

3.) Clerk of the Court

4.) Court Reporter

5.) United States Attorney

6.) Assistant United States Attorney (USAS)

7.) Plaintiff

8.) Defendant

9.) Defense Attorney

10.) Grand Jury

11.) Trail Jury

Question 7

What is the order “Criminal Legal Process”?

Answer 7

1.) The Investigation

2.) The Arrest

3.) Initial Appearance

4.) Preliminary Hearing

5.) Arraignment

6.) Discovery

7.) Trail Sequence

8.) Verdict

9.) Sentencing

10.) Appeal