CLJ 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Police Corruption, Peremptory Challenge
9 Oct 2017
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Clj 101 intro to criminology unit 5: plea bargains & juries: peremptory. Types of plea bargains: (charge) some charges are dismissed or plead guilty to a lesser charge, (sentence) length of sentence is diminished or opt for probation, (sentence recommendation) judge determines appropriate sentence. Plea bargains waive 3 constitutional rights: 5th amendment: right against self-incrimination, 6th amendment: right to a criminal trial, 6th amendment: right of defendant to confront the witnesses against him. Conditions for accepting plea bargains: defendant pleads guilty of his own free will, defendant fully understands what he is pleading guilty to and the consequences of waiving his rights. Protections for defendants: defendant may withdraw plea of guilty retroactively if the terms of the agreement have not been upheld, defense attorneys must communicate terms of plea agreement to defendant. Judge may not take part in plea negotiations. Support for plea bargains case & likelihood of attaining a lighter ruling. violate due process.
