Chapter 9 Flashcards
What are the three forms of indigent defense used in the U.S.?
- Assigned counsel
- Public defense
- Contractual arrangements
What is an expert witness?
an expert witness uses special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as being relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence .
What is a lay witness?
a lay witness is anyone called as an eyewitness, character witness, or other explanatory purpose who is not an expert on relevant topics
How do the professional and nonprofessional courtroom participants work together to bring most criminal trials to a successful close?
both the professional and nonprofessional courtroom participants work together to bring cases to a successful by understanding their respective roles. Each party has responsibilities that must be met.
Part A courts Handle:
serious felonies
Our ___ govern what happens in the court
laws
Arrest warrants must be reviewed and signed by :
a judge
An arrest requires probable cause, a guilty verdict requires..
Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
The decision on whether or not to pursue a conviction is often affected by :
prosecutorial discretion
In a criminal case, the first court date is known as:
arraignment
In Connecticut, all persons have the right to a speedy trial
True
According to ASA Zingaro, there are many advantages to using a public defender
True
In deciding whether a prisoner can be released early, factors are considered which include;
Family & Upbringing, Employment, and Criminal Record
In Connecticut, judges are elected
False
According to ASA Zingaro, DNA evidence:
Takes 1 year to obtain results
In Connecticut, crimes are defined by:
The penal code
Social Media is an effective tool for prosecutors
True
Because the states wanted to retain significant legislative authority and judicial autonomy, the United States has a __ system
dual-court
Courts that have the authority to review a decision made by a lower court are said to have ___ jurisdiction.
appellate
The U.S. district courts are the ___ for the federal court system
trial courts
Which of the following is a member of the courtroom work group
A public defender
The judge….
holds ultimate authority in ruling on matters of law
The most important form of prosecutorial discretion lies in the power to
charge, or not charge, a person with an offense
George has been accused of multiple crimes. Why would the prosecutor want to try George separately on each charge?
trying charges separately would allow another trial on a new charge if George is found not guilty at a trial
A defendant who is not indigent and who can afford private attorney fees will have which type of defense attorney
retained counsel
Mario is a criminal attorney with a private practice. He has been appointed by the court to serve as a defense attorney for an indigent defendant and receives a fee from the court that is set by the state government. Mario is an ____ counsel.
assigned
Which type of indigent defense involves the use of full-time salaried state employees?
Public defender programs
The ___ keeps order in the courtroom and announces the judge’s entry to the courtroom
bailiff
The role of the ____ is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.
Court reporter
The clerk of court is responsible for ____.
summoning members of the public for jury duty
An eyewitness who saw a crime being committed is an example of a ___ witness
lay
A _____ witness may provide information about the defendant’s personality, family life, and business acumen in an effort to show that the defendant is not the kind of person who would commit the crime with which he or she is charged.
character witness
A subpoena _____
is a written order requiring an individual to appear in court
______ are often considered the most forgotten people in the courtroom
victims
