Speedy Trial Act
How long was James Thomas unable to get a trial.
8 and a half years.
How many types of challenges are used to ensure a jury?
THREE!!
What is a "peremptory challenge"?
Striking a juror without a reason.
What tells the jury what each side believes?
Opening Statements
How many days did it rain in Genesis?
40 days & 40 nights
If the indictment is conduct over 30 days after an offense, what happens?
All federal charges are dropped.
Who is excused if found unsuitable?
Prospective Jurors
What Supreme Court case concluded that you can't exclude jurors solely based on their race?
Batson vs. Kentucky (1986)
T or F: Lawyers show evidence and then explain their plan.
FaLSe!!!!
How many cards are there in a standard playing card deck?
52
How was Klopfer's 6th Amendment rights infringed upon?
When the state court wanted to suspend his case "indefinitely".
Will others try to get excused?
yes.
When the other side has to provide a "race-neutral" reason, what is this called?
A Batson Challenge
What does the jury decide?
Which side is more believable.
What is James Bond's code name?
007 (double "O" seven)
The Supreme court ruled that who violated Klopfer's 6th and 14th Amendment rights?
The state court.
What methods are used to manage the jury selection process?
Sequestered jury and scientific jury selection.
What is the ultimate goal?
To protect the rights of both the defendant and the prospective juror, and to maintain public confidence in the integrity and legitimacy of the criminal justice system.
What might the defense do?
Point out problems in the prosecution's case.
What is the largest country in the world?
Russia
According to some states, how many days is reasonable for a case to be suspended?
90-120 days.
Should the jury have preconceived notion on the guilt or innocence of the defendant?
No.
When was the Batson vs. Kentucky case?
1986.
T or F: Lawyers must be truthful.
True
Who is better: Edward or Jacob?
jacob.