Steps in a Juvenile Case
First step of Juvenile Case
Detention Hearing
The following are examples of questions asked during a __________________ ?
Ex) Who if anyone did you see at the store?
Explain what happened next?
Direct Exam
-Your rights are taken away from you
- 1st step in criminal trial procedures
What is an arrest?
What is a subpoena?
Document ordering a person to appear in court to testify what they witnessed (not directly involved in the case)
What is the first step in a jury trial
selecting the jury
A judge may be more lenient when sentencing a juvenile if he/she finds there are ___________________.
What are special circumstances?
-both attorneys tell their side of the story
-present facts to the case
-prosecution goes first, then defense
What is an opening statement?
formal accusation, from a public officer that a person committed a crime (not grand jury)
what is an information?
Define allegations
Claims against an accused suspect for committing some type of illegal act
What is jury deliberation?
List two examples of what a judge can do to a juvenile when "disposing the case"
(two consequences)
-probation
-foster home
-reformatory school
-pay for damages
- helping YOUR witness tell the story
- ask open-ended questions
What is the direct exam?
- decides if case is valid enough for trial
- also called jury of inquiry
What is the grand jury?
When you sue for the exact dollar amount you lost in an incident
What are Compensatory Damages?
This is the final stage of a Jury Trial
Execution of the Judgment
There are 3 factors that lead to a Dismissal of a Juvenile case, name one
-Special Circumstances
-Wrongfully accused
-The charge is not serious enough
- opposing counsel tries to discredit the witness
- ask leading questions (yes or no)
What is the cross exam?
-alleged criminal is read their charge(s)
-defendant pleads guilty or innocent
-bail is set
What is an arraignment?
Formal accusation by the grand jury that someone committed a crime (enough evidence to take the matter to court)
What is an indictment?
During this phase of a trial, both the direct and cross examinations take place
What is Introduction of Evidence?
If charges are not dismissed in the first juvenile hearing, a second informal hearing takes place to decide what action to take
What is an adjudicatory hearing?
Term used when both attorney's question potential jury members when choosing members of the grand jury
What is a voir dire?
Name two things that take place after a verdict is rendered
Judge makes a judgment
Execution of judgment (judgment is carried out/enforced)
What is plainview doctrine?
a doctrine that allows law enforcement to seize evidence without a warrant if it is in plain sight.
Phrase where the judge explains the laws involved in the case to the jury members
What is charging the jury?