Question 1

Describe the functions of the American court system. Be specific.

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Question 2

There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel.Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Why?

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Question 3

Mr.Boyce is currently gathering psychological testing for the defense.This process is known as:

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The process of gathering psychological testing for the defense is part of the discovery phase of a criminal trial, where both the defense and prosecution gather information and evidence in preparation for trial. The other options listed do not accurately describe this process.

Question 4

In many jurisdictions, judges are elected by the public.However, their elections rarely receive much media attention-what does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

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Question 5

While most people believe the U.S.court system is adversarial, in reality the judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney work together to move cases through the system.What implications does this system have for a defendant's due process rights? Are they more or less likely to have their rights violated? Explain your answer.

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Question 6

Some say that prosecutors have more power than judges in the courtroom.Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with specific references to the functions and duties of each.

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Question 7

If you or a family member has been charged with first degree murder and the death penalty is being sought, who would you choose to represent you? Do you feel that a private attorney would serve you better? Why or why not?

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Question 8

Prosecutors have a great deal of discretion in every facet of their job.They have the ability to determine what cases will be tried and what to charge suspects with.With such discretionary ability comes the chance of abuse of power.What safeguards can be put in place to prevent unethical exchanges from the prosecutor? Should there be an oversight committee to prevent such behaviors? If so, who would make up this committee?

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Question 9

Mr.Boyce has been informed that many officers and clerks will not vote for him in the next election unless he seeks the death penalty.This would be considered:

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Local legal culture refers to the informal norms and practices that influence legal proceedings and decisions within a specific community or region. In this context, the pressure on Mr. Boyce to seek the death penalty reflects the local legal culture's influence on political and legal actions.

Question 10

Because Mr.Campbell's attorney is court appointed, he will most likely receive an inferior defense.

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While there may be differences in the amount of time and resources available to private versus court-appointed attorneys, generally speaking, attorneys are held to certain standards regardless of their practice setting. Court-appointed attorneys are often experienced and skilled professionals who are committed to providing their clients with the best defense possible, and studies have shown that they can achieve results on par with those achieved by private attorneys. Therefore, it is not a given that Mr. Campbell will receive an inferior defense simply because his attorney is court-appointed.

Question 11

A screening committee will decide if Mrs.Allen is to be recommended, and if so, she will be placed on the bench by the governor and she will later go before the voters for approval or disapproval, based on her performance in office.​ This method of selection is called:

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Question 12

Mrs.Allen is not allowed to run with a party affiliation, which concerns her with her vast Republican contacts.What type of election is she running in?

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Mrs. Allen is running in a nonpartisan election since she is not allowed to run with a party affiliation. In nonpartisan elections, candidates are not identified by party affiliation on the ballot.

Question 13

Discuss the key relationships of the prosecutor with others in the criminal justice system.In which relationships does the prosecutor hold more power than the other individuals? In which relationships does the prosecutor hold less power?

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Question 14

Because Mr.Campbell is too poor to pay for his own attorney, he is considered a(n):

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Mr. Campbell is considered indigent because he is too poor to pay for his own attorney.

Question 15

When Mrs.Allen assumes her position on the bench, she is shocked at the amount of time she spends scheduling her staff.She spends more time doing this than trying cases.Her biggest function is that of a(n):

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Mrs. Allen's biggest function is scheduling her staff, which is a task typically associated with administrative duties. Therefore, the best choice is C - administrator.

Question 16

Explain the role of indigent defense.How is a person declared indigent? What are the different types of indigent defense? What are the pros and cons for each type?

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Question 17

Describe the structure of the American court system.

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Question 18

The role of a defense attorney is often skewed in the media, which leaves many thinking that defense attorneys are extremely wealthy and do everything in their power to prevent their defendant from being found guilty.The reality is quite different.Explain what the role of an effective defense attorney is? Should a defense attorney be able to represent a suspect who they know is guilty? Why or why not?

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Question 19

Why would someone choose to work in the public defender's office? Does this type of work draw a certain individual to work in such an office? What do you feel the turnover rate would be?

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Question 20

As the lead prosecutor in this case, Mr.Boyce will need to do all of the following EXCEPT:

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As the lead prosecutor, Mr. Boyce cannot make a plea agreement with the victim, as the victim is not the party he is representing. The plea agreement would be made with the defendant or the defendant's attorney. Therefore, determining if he will pursue the death penalty, deciding on the charges to be brought, and arguing against bail are all responsibilities of the lead prosecutor in this case.

Quiz 7: Courts and Adjudication

Describe the functions of the American court system. Be specific.

There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel.Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Why?

Mr.Boyce is currently gathering psychological testing for the defense.This process is known as:

In many jurisdictions, judges are elected by the public.However, their elections rarely receive much media attention-what does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

Some say that prosecutors have more power than judges in the courtroom.Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with specific references to the functions and duties of each.

If you or a family member has been charged with first degree murder and the death penalty is being sought, who would you choose to represent you? Do you feel that a private attorney would serve you better? Why or why not?

Mr.Boyce has been informed that many officers and clerks will not vote for him in the next election unless he seeks the death penalty.This would be considered:

Because Mr.Campbell's attorney is court appointed, he will most likely receive an inferior defense.

A screening committee will decide if Mrs.Allen is to be recommended, and if so, she will be placed on the bench by the governor and she will later go before the voters for approval or disapproval, based on her performance in office. This method of selection is called:

Mrs.Allen is not allowed to run with a party affiliation, which concerns her with her vast Republican contacts.What type of election is she running in?

Discuss the key relationships of the prosecutor with others in the criminal justice system.In which relationships does the prosecutor hold more power than the other individuals? In which relationships does the prosecutor hold less power?

Because Mr.Campbell is too poor to pay for his own attorney, he is considered a(n) :

When Mrs.Allen assumes her position on the bench, she is shocked at the amount of time she spends scheduling her staff.She spends more time doing this than trying cases.Her biggest function is that of a(n) :

Explain the role of indigent defense.How is a person declared indigent? What are the different types of indigent defense? What are the pros and cons for each type?

Describe the structure of the American court system.

Why would someone choose to work in the public defender's office? Does this type of work draw a certain individual to work in such an office? What do you feel the turnover rate would be?

As the lead prosecutor in this case, Mr.Boyce will need to do all of the following EXCEPT:

Quiz 7: Courts and Adjudication

Describe the functions of the American court system. Be specific.

There are several pertinent court cases that pertain to the right to counsel.Which court cases, in your opinion, are the most important to the prosecution, the defense, and to the overall system? Why?

Mr.Boyce is currently gathering psychological testing for the defense.This process is known as:

In many jurisdictions, judges are elected by the public.However, their elections rarely receive much media attention-what does this imply for the election of judges? Is this a fair method for selecting judges in the United States?

Some say that prosecutors have more power than judges in the courtroom.Would you agree or disagree with this statement? Support your answer with specific references to the functions and duties of each.

If you or a family member has been charged with first degree murder and the death penalty is being sought, who would you choose to represent you? Do you feel that a private attorney would serve you better? Why or why not?

Mr.Boyce has been informed that many officers and clerks will not vote for him in the next election unless he seeks the death penalty.This would be considered:

Because Mr.Campbell's attorney is court appointed, he will most likely receive an inferior defense.

A screening committee will decide if Mrs.Allen is to be recommended, and if so, she will be placed on the bench by the governor and she will later go before the voters for approval or disapproval, based on her performance in office.​ This method of selection is called:

Mrs.Allen is not allowed to run with a party affiliation, which concerns her with her vast Republican contacts.What type of election is she running in?

Discuss the key relationships of the prosecutor with others in the criminal justice system.In which relationships does the prosecutor hold more power than the other individuals? In which relationships does the prosecutor hold less power?

Because Mr.Campbell is too poor to pay for his own attorney, he is considered a(n) :

When Mrs.Allen assumes her position on the bench, she is shocked at the amount of time she spends scheduling her staff.She spends more time doing this than trying cases.Her biggest function is that of a(n) :

Explain the role of indigent defense.How is a person declared indigent? What are the different types of indigent defense? What are the pros and cons for each type?

Describe the structure of the American court system.

Why would someone choose to work in the public defender's office? Does this type of work draw a certain individual to work in such an office? What do you feel the turnover rate would be?

As the lead prosecutor in this case, Mr.Boyce will need to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A screening committee will decide if Mrs.Allen is to be recommended, and if so, she will be placed on the bench by the governor and she will later go before the voters for approval or disapproval, based on her performance in office. This method of selection is called: