CCJS 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Jury Trial, Recognizance, Cross-Examination

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Course: CCJS 100
• Professor: Justine Madoo

Document Summary

Pretrial processes force prosecutors and judges to review the available evidence and dismiss unnecessary charges against people who should not face trial and punishment. Arrest, booking (photographs & fingerprints), initial appearance within 48 hours to hear charges, be advised of rights, and receive opportunity to post bail. Arraignment: the court appearance of an accused person in which the charges are read and the accused, advised by a lawyer, pleads guilty or not guilty. Prosecutor has power to drop charges based on evidence, if offender is a minor, if it is first offense, etc. Motion: an application to a court requesting that an order be issued to bring about a specific action. Ex. may seek an order for the prosecution to share certain evidence. Defendants are exposed to assembly line of the system. Clashes with american values of freedom and liberty because even though you are innocent until proven guilty you are taken to jail upon arrest.