CJ 110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Donald Trump Presidential Campaign, 2016, Paul Manafort, Hung Jury
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Evidence to initiate arrest and bring charges. Charges: conspiracy against usa; conspiracy to launder money; fara violation; false statements. Violation of gag order; witness tampering and obstruction of justice. There is a difference in this process when it comes to street crime. Wealth and privilege are mitigating factors - creates a sort of above the law feel. A model characterizing the cj system, in which cases are processed with a primary focus given to the need to protect the public. Emphasis on efficiency in processing, emphasis on police enforcing the law, speedy process to successful conclusion. A model characterizing the criminal justice system that emphasizes the protection of defendants" rights and is driven by respect for the formal structure of the law. Due process model is more focused on the idea of innocent until proven guilty . Analogy used to describe the types of cases that flow through the cj system.
