Chapter 8 Flashcards
(29 cards)
Advocacy model
Defendant is represented by advocates for their clients
Adversarial system
Prosecutors and defendants compete against each other to reveal the truth
Prosecutor
Represents the people
U.S. Attorney general
Chief law enforcement officer
U.S. Attorney
Appointed by the president and try’s cases at federal level
Exculpatory evidence
Favorable to defendant
Discovery
The defense learns about evidence held by prosecutors
Pro bono
Lawyer with no charge
Complaint
Initiates legal proceedings plaintiff thinks the defendant committed a crime
Petit juries
Juries that determine guilt or innocence
Bail reform act of 1968
Defendant has the right to be released on bond
Recognizance
Suspect agrees to come to court on their word
Preliminary hearing
Determines the extent of the evidence and should charges be pressed
Arraignment
Reading of charges
Plea bargain
Prosecutor offers a lesser charge or reduce the number of charges
Motion to suppress
Requests that the court disallows illegal evidence
Motion in limine
Request that the judge rules on if evidence can be used
Motion for a change of venue
Request for a new location of trial
Motion for discovery
Prosecutor has to give defense evidence
Motion for recusal
Removing the judge or prosecutor
Motion for expenses of experts
Defense has state pay for psychological evaluation or other expert testimony
Trial management order
Schedule of trial
Venire
List of potential jurors
Challenge to the array
Argument that the venire should be discharged