During an officer's testimony, what should the officer do when the prosecutor has overlooked what seems to be a crucial element of the questioning?
What will be an ideal response?
After completing testimony, if the officer sincerely believes that there was a very important point overlooked, the officer may quietly mention it to the prosecutor after leaving the stand. If the prosecutor thinks that the omitted testimony is important enough, he or she may recall the officer to the stand. However, if the prosecutor chooses to disregard the point, the officer should not argue. It is the prosecuting attorney's, not the officer's, responsibility to guide the prosecution of the defendant.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Rick Gates, a former Donald Trump campaign aide, was facing multiple felony charges which could have resulted in a lengthy prison sentence. However, he made a deal with Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller to testify against others, and in exchange he was allowed to plead guilty to one charge of making false statements and one conspiracy charge. This is an example of ______.
A. an arraignment B. prosecutorial misconduct C. a plea bargain D. prosecutorial manipulation
Explain the significance of Gregg v. Georgia (1976) as it relates to discretion by the jury.
What will be an ideal response?
Federal law makes _________ a crime by stipulating that “[w]hoever, with the intent to cause death or serious bodily harm, takes a motor vehicle that has been transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce from the person or
presence of another by force and violence or by intimidation or attempts to so. . .” is guilty of a felony. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.