PSY 344 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Double Jeopardy, O. J. Simpson, Trial
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Terms, concepts and roles: terms and concepts. Distinguishing between criminal and civil law (who is liable) Standard of proof- reasonable doubt vs preponderance of the evidence. Types of outcomes compensation punitive damages making an example. Can"t be tried for the same crime twice. Example oj simpson not guilty in criminal court but the wife"s parents sued in the civil casethey found her liable. So double jeopardy does not apply to civil and criminal court combined, just criminal. Double jeopardy does not apply in civil. If there is a mistrial can excuse with prejudice (double jeopardy attaches) without prejudice means without double jeopardy attached: basic choices in the psychological study of the law, four dilemmas faced by the legal system. Job is to decide which of two versions is accurate. Legal system refers to jurors as fact finders. Mean by that is that upon rendering a verdict, the choose a set of facts.
