POLI 4023 Chapter : Criminal Courts
Document Summary
Types of criminal cases: felonies, statues articulate exactly what classifies as a felony, most severe, misdemeanors, traffic tickets most common. Juvenile offenses: prosecutor can request child be tried as an adult depends on seriousness of crime, juveniles aren"t fully developed, very impulsive, facility is geared toward rehabilitation. February 25, 2014: set by statue if decision has to be unanimous or not. 6> more than 1 yr prison: reason for so little convicted is due to lack of evidence. Layer 4--misdemeanors: misdemeanors make up the most offenses, but celebrated cases get the most media attention (o. j. Simpson: so we tend to think that the celebrated cases make up the most criminal offenses, but it doesn"t. First step to an arrest: bonding process (after you"re arrested) you have the right to post bond. Attempts to ensure your appearance in court; under the assumption that your innocent, the bond allows you to be free until your case comes to court.
