Those pesky Juveniles
What case established that juveniles have basically all the same rights as adults
What is In re Gault and In re Winship
Any evidence within sight f an officer without obstruction may be seized and used in the prosecution of a case.
If an officer responds to a domestic call but upon arrival sees marijuana on the table he may seize the contraband and make arrests based on that evidence
What is plain view doctrine
makes a ruling (decides) on each objection at the time it is made.
What is the Judge
A witness can’t testify to something they didn’t see or witness.
Example: Witness says, “My brother told me that he thinks Will stole my phone.”
what is hearsay
the first series of questions asked of the witness by the prosecutor or defense attorneys when the other side is presenting their case
What is Cross Examination
In Juvenile, this offense is a violation of state or federal law such as rape, murder, theft, arson, DUI, possession of drugs
What is delinquent offenses
Illegally obtained evidence may not be used in court (evidence may be statements or physical evidence obtained in a manner which violated the 4th or 5th amendment)
What is exclusionary Rule
You must always do this when you make an objection in the courtroom
What is stand up
Persuading an answer from a witness or wanting a certain response.
Example: “it made you feel unwanted when he told you no, didn’t it?”
What is leading
What amendment protects a person from testifying against his or her self in court
What is the 5th amendment
In juvenile cases, what offenses ae based on the age of the offender such as curfew violation, truancy, running away
What is Status Offenses
Facts and circumstances which would lead a reasonable PERSON to believe a crime has occurred
What is probable Cause
means the judge agrees with the objection and will NOT allow the action to continue (STOP)
What is Sustained
Questions or answers that have nothing to do with the trial
Example: asking a burglary witness “When did you graduate high school?”
What is Irrelevant/Relevance
In a trial, everyone suppose to always address the Judge as:
"Your Honor"
The first juvenile court was established in
Cook Co, Illinois
Facts and circumstances combined with experience, training, and knowledge that would lead a PEACE OFFICER to believe a crime has been committed and that the officer should investigate further to establish probable cause.
What is Articulable Reasonable Suspicion
means the judge does NOT agree with the objection and WILL allow the action to continue (OK)
What is overruled
Invites the witness to guess an answer or why or how an event took place.
Example: witness said “she couldn’t have done this crime because she goes shopping with her son on Tuesdays.”
What is Speculation
This person is apart of the trial process He or she suppose to
Tell the facts of the case
Has worked directly on the case
Discuss the report with the prosecutor before the trial (should NOT be told what to say)
What is police officer
In Georgia, you may be treated as an adult at the age of
13
the first series of questions asked of the witness by the prosecutor or defense attorneys when they are presenting their case
What is direct Examination
When the question could have more than one way of understanding.
Example: The lady hit the man with an umbrella. (Is the lady using an umbrella to hit or is she hitting a man who is carrying an umbrella?)
What is Ambiguous objection
Using their own feelings
Example: “How do you feel about child molestors?” or “The man has an innocent face.”
What is Opinion
The top person of the jury that reads the verdict is called a
Jury foreman