Criminal Justice Roles

Question 1

What roles does the Prosecutor/ DA have?

Answer 1

Decides what cases go to trial/ What crime to charge

Question 2

What roles does the jury fulfill

Answer 2

Weigh the evidence without bias/Render a verdict beyond reasonable doubt

Question 3

What role do judged have?

Answer 3

Oversee court proceedings and determine sentencing

Question 4

What role do the police/ investigators hsve

Answer 4

Arrest offenders, investigate, gather, and hold evidence for trial

Question 5

What’s the Frye Standard?

Answer 5

Questioned procedures must meet “general acceptance” standard (state wide court standard)

Question 6

What’s Daubert’s rules of evidence is that scientists with training, evidence and skill may testify as an expert witness