Jurisdiction and General Matters Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Jury Nullification
A
Power not a right
Allows juries to ignore facts and evidence even when prosecutor has proven “beyond a reasonable doubt”
2
Q
Probable cause
A
substantial chance the suspect committed offense under investigation- can’t arrest without it
3
Q
What is criminal law a reflection of?
A
Criminal law is a reflection of the communities condemnation and the prosecutor’s actions should reflect the communities will
4
Q
Reasonable doubt standard
A
Every element must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt
Requires a juror’s mind to be in a subjective state or near certitude of guilt
- No substantial doubt
- No reasonable hypothesis of innocence
- Near 100% certain
