SOC 373 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Exculpatory Evidence, Absolute Immunity, Sentencing Reform Act

• School: University of Miami
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 373
• Professor: samuel slom

Document Summary

Refrain from making extrajudicial comments that a have substantial likelihood. Which cases to plea bargain and which cases to try. Must prove defendant committed a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Exculpatory evidence: evidence that may indicate the defendant did not commit crime (must turn over as well) Rule 3. 8 special responsibilities of a prosecutor by probable cause the prosecutor that tends to negate the guilt of the accused or mitigates the offense of heightening public condemnation of the accused. Limit on kinds of cases federal courts can decide. Local law is enforced in state court system. National law is enforced in federal court system. Refrain from prosecuting a charge that the prosecutor knows is not supported. Make timely disclosure to the defense of all evidence or information known to. Law: a body of rules enacted by public officials in a legitimate manner and backed by the force of the state. Control human behavior: two theoretical models of criminal justice process.