Facts: John was arrested and charged with murder for killing his neighbor Jacques during a struggle involving a gun. Questions: 1. Describe the criminal court process of this case from the arrest to the trial‚ including the role of the prosecution‚ the role of the defense attorney‚ the role of the judge‚ and the role of the jury. John will be arrested and read his Miranda rights (You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have
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2. The Criminal investigation Process Police powers You should be mindful of the fact that the exercise of police authority is regulated. The main police powers are defined by statutes including the: Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities.) Act 2002. (LEPRA) and the Bail Act. 1978 NSW Police powers include: 1. The power to arrest (discussed in more detail below). 2. The power to issue cautions‚ warnings and infringement notices in relation to minor offences. 3. The right to obtain
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The Courtroom The courtroom is where some very important decisions are made and in some cases it is where someone’s life is determined in the blink of an eye. When a criminal is arrested that does not mean that they are thrown in jail and that is it they have to go through a process after they get to jail and that process is time consuming and can costs millions of dollars and also involves many people. The Jurors Jury selection is something
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Criminal Justice Process John Wright CRJ100 Richard L. Foy Ph.D. Strayer University In the United States there is a process that protects the accused of a crime against abuse of investigatory and prosecution powers (Carp 2011 pg. 217). This process is known as the criminal justice process. Before a suspect can be convicted of a crime‚ the justice process must take place
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There are eight stages in a Criminal Trial‚ the trial initiation‚ jury selection‚ openings statements‚ presentation of evidence‚ closing arguments‚ judge’s charge to the jury‚ jury deliberations and the verdict. In this essay I will focus on the jury selection stage. A criminal petit jury is very important in a trial. The jury is responsible for deciding whether a defendant committed the crime as charged. In a criminal trial there are usually 12 members in a jury. The jury selection is conducted
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send out inappropriate messages through their music. Some do not realize that they are role models and that their music inspires many people. Also‚ there are many people who are trying their hardest to be somebody in the music industry. They want to create music in order to send out positive messages‚ to motivate‚ and help out others. However‚ those who truly have a passion for music are not being recognized for their talent. Instead‚ those who set out terrible examples and provide the wrong messages
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS Generally speaking‚ the concept of the legal system can often seem very complex‚ confusing‚ and intimidating. However‚ to assist in comprehending the system‚ the state of Kansas has defined a sequence of events in processing criminal cases where each action encompasses a specific function. Whether it is the police officer who investigates the crime‚ the prosecutor who must gather the facts for action‚ the defendant who must obtain a lawyer and prove their case
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The Role of the Lawyer in the Criminal Justice System Criminal Law & Procedure Practice Group Newsletter - Volume 2‚ Issue 3‚ Winter 1998 December 1‚ 1998 Samuel A. Alito The remarks below are extended excerpts from a presentation made by Judge Alito at the 1997 National Lawyers Convention‚ entitled "The Crisis in the Legal Profession." This conference examines the impact of lawyers and the legal system "on government‚ freedom‚ responsibility and virtue." The conference brochure presents as a benchmark
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University of Phoenix | Courtroom Participant Matrix January 20‚ 2013 CJA/491 Survey of Criminal Court System Leesa McNeil | | Apollo Group[Pick the date] | University of Phoenix Material Courtroom Participant Matrix Complete the matrix below using your text and other resources. Title | Role | Responsibilities | Ethical Duties | Selection Method | Judge | Is to see that both sides follow the laws
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The book Courtroom 302‚ written by Steve Bogira in 2005‚ is about the criminal courts in Chicago‚ IL. Steve Bogira graduated from Northwestern University‚ and is an excellent reporter for the Chicago Review. Courtroom 302 is story told mainly from through Steve Bogira’s observations. Bogira observes a courtroom (Courtroom 302)‚ and basically the entire justice system process from beginning to end. The courtroom that Bogira observes is in the control of Judge Daniel Locallo. Judge Locallo helps
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