Should criminal trials truly be public? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should take a position and support it in light of the purposes of a public trial ensuring a defendant's rights are protected and checking a check against possible abuse of power. Some situations are very sensitive, such as national security and child abuse victims. The issues with media attention and control are the crux of this question.
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Who is responsible for summoning members of the public for jury duty and subpoenaing witnesses for the prosecution and the defense?
a. the court recorder b. the bailiff c. the court administrator d. the clerk of court
Explain in detail the case of New Jersey v. T.L.O
What will be an ideal response?
What did an evaluation of the Midtown Community Court find?
a. sentences involving community service were higher than a comparable court b. jail sentences were less common than a comparable court c. average arrest-to-arraignment times were faster than a comparable court d. all of the above e. none of the above
Describe the "Forfeiture by Wrongdoing" doctrine
What will be an ideal response?