CJS1002 Lecture Notes - Habitual Offender, Verdict, Sense
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The trial: prosecution opening statement, defense opening statement, witnesses and evidence presented, defense closing arguments, prosecution closing arguments, defendant released if acquitted or sentenced if convicted. Filling of charges: nolle prosequi (holding the charges) Initial appearance and preliminary hearing: grand jury, bill of indictment. Pre-trial motions: motion for dismissal of charges, motion for continuance, motion for discovery, motion for severance of defendants, motion for severance of offenses, motion for the suppression of evidence, motion to determine competency, motion for change of venue. Classification of evidence: real evidence, objects than can readily be observed, testimonial evidence, statements given under oath, direct evidence, five senses. Serving on a jury allows citizens to participate in the criminal justice system as a check-and- balance against government power. The defense doesn"t rest: reasonable doubt, defendant testimony, alibis, affirmative defense, challenging scientific evidence. Sentencing: the goal of the sentence might be treatment, punishment, incapacitation, restitution, revenge, or deterrence.
