CJ ST 241 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Misdemeanor, General Counsel, Adversarial Process
12 Apr 2017
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Adversarial process: lawyers for each side represent their clients" best interests in presenting evidence and formulating arguments as a means to discover the truth and protect the rights of defendants. Inquisitorial process: judge takes an active role in investigating the case and examining evidence by, for ex, questioning witnesses. Play a central role in enforcing society"s rules and standards for behavior. Fulfilling lawsuits against officers for violating constitutional rights. Interpret the us constitution, define rights of individuals and tell police departments what they can and can"t do. Both fed and state court systems have trial and appellate courts : 3 levels of courts. Criminal courts w/ trial jurisdiction over misdemeanor causes and preliminary matters in felony cases. Sometimes these courts hold delony trials that may result in penalties below a specific limit. Criminal courts w/ jurisdiction over all offenses, including felonies. Evidence is presented, witnesses give testimony, and is questioned by attorneys, and lawyers make arguments.
