Stages in a Criminal Trial & The Speedy Trial Act
What year did the Speedy Trial Act become fully effective?
When is 1980?
Define Jury Selection
The process whereby members of a trial jury are chosen.
What factor can't be used to select or exclude jurors?
Race
What is an opening statement?
The initial statement of the prosecutor or the defense attorney, made in a court of law to a judge or jury, describing the facts that he or he intends to present during trial to prove the case.
What's Stephanys' favorite color?
Red
What is the last stage in a criminal trial?
What is the verdict?
What are the 3 challenges that ensure the impartiality of the Jury?
- Challenges to the array
- Challenges for cause
- Peremptory challenges
What 1986 case banned racial discrimination in peremptory challenges?
Batson v. Kentucky
The presentation of information to the jury begins with _____.
opening statements
What's Ximenas' favorite color?
Pink
What court case decided that trial delays derived from the willful actions of the defendant do not apply to the 70-day period?
What is U.S. v. Taylor?
Challenges to the array signify the belief that the jurors are being ______.
Biased
What must a defendant prove to challenge racial bias in jury selection?
Racial discrimination
The opening statement is the first opportunity for each side to present their ____ to the judge and jury.
case
Name 2 of 7 worders of the World.
Colosseum, Christ the Reedemer, Great wall of China, Petra, Machu Picchu, Taj Mahal, Chichen Itza
Fill in the blank:
Dismissal of federal criminal charges can occur if ...
the prosecution doesn’t seek an indictment or information within 30 days of arrest
What is Sequestered jury?
A jury that is isolated from the public during the course of a trail
What case ruled that race-based jury exclusions violate defendants' rights?
Miller-El v. Cockrell
T/F: The prosecutor OS outlines facts they believe will prove through the witness testimony
True
In what year was Central Union High School built?
September 28, 1908
What year was the federal law first enacted that requires a defendant in a federal criminal case to have their trial start within a certain time frame?
When is 1974?
Why is the jury selection composed of uneducated people?
Because they unbaised
What 1994 case banned gender-based peremptory challenges?
J.E.B v. Alabama
T/F: The defense OS provides an opportunity to present their version of facts to highlight any weaknesses in the prosecution case
True
Who won the 2025 Superbowl?
Eagles