Top 5 Important Cases
A case that set a 48 hour limit for suspects before a judge decides on the justification of their arrest
What is County of Riverside v. McLaughlin? (1991)
What is a Complaint?
Pronouncement of guilt or innocence
What is a Verdict?
The formal pronouncement of judgement by the court or judge towards the defendant
What is Sentencing?
True or False
State laws do not classify if a crime is identified as a felony or a misdemeanor
False
A case which established that a defendant can plead guilty to a lesser charge which innocence
What is North Carolina v. Alford? (1979)
Taking a person into custody for the purpose of criminal prosecution or interrogation
What is a Arrest?
Failure to reach a unanimous vote
Alternative to prison, keeping offenders under supervision in the community
What is Probation?
During the trial this acquaints the jury with the nature of the charge and explains the evidence that will be presented
What is Prosecutor's opening statement?
A case which established that prosecutor promised during plea bargaining must be honored
What is Santobello v. New York?(1971)
What is a Bench Warrant?
A request made asking the judge for a legal ruling
What is a Defense Motion?
A period of time after the sentence is imposed in which the defendant may appeal the conviction
What is Appeal?
Three defensive motions
What is Motion for acquittal, directed verdict, and mistrial?
Is a case that established a requirement to ensure a defendant's guilty plea was made voluntarily
What is Boykin v. Alabama? (1969)
When the arrestee is put before a magistrate and informed of their rights
What is a Initial Appearance?
A group of prospective jurors assembled through state law procedures
What is a Venire?
To determine if an imprisonment is lawful
What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A dismissal of a juror that does not have to be stated why
What is a Preemptory challenge?
A case which established that states mush provide jury trials for serious crimes
What is Duncan v. Louisiana? (1968)
A defendant claims innocence and yet pleads guilty for different reasons
What is an Alford Plea?
A process where prospective jurors are questioned to determine if there are grounds for challenge
What is Voir Dire?
Three forms of sentencing
Fines
Community-based sanctions
Probation
Jail time
Prison time
Death
Occurs when a jury decides a case contrary to the weight of evidence presented during the trial
What is Jury Nullification?