Chapter 16

Question 1

What is Change of venue?

Answer 1

when you try to move the case to a different place.

Question 2

what is change of venire?

Answer 2

when you change the jury

Question 3

what is a continuance?

Answer 3

extension or delay to prepare your case

Question 4

What is voir-dire?

Answer 4

when you select a jury

Question 5

Sheppard v. Maxwell

Answer 5

1956- based on the movie The Fugitive. This case says that the media can make it impossible to receive a fair trial.

Question 6

Nebraska Press Assoc. v. Stuart

Answer 6

1976- this case created the 3 questions when determining is a gag order is effective.

1. has there been intense and pervasive publicity that likely will affect the trial?
2. are there no other ways to do it besides a gag order?
3. Is the gag order going to be effective?

Question 7

Gentile v. State Bar of Nevada

Answer 7

1991- its permissible to punish an attorney who makes comments that may “substantially” influence the trial.

Question 8

Estes v. Texas

Answer 8

1965- Cameras in the courtroom, ultimately decided that Estes did not receive a fair trial.

Question 9

Chandler v. Florida

Answer 9

1981- The presence of cameras in the courtroom doesn’t mean you’re trial has been compromised.