Procedural guarantees in Texas courts ensure that defendants and prosecutors have an equal opportunity to influence the decision of the court. This requires an equal access to evidence in the case. As the prosecution represents the government, it can seize evidence and force witnesses to testify under oath. The power of the defense to do the same is known as
a. voir dire.
b. plea bargaining.
c. peremptory challenge.
d. adjudication.
e. compulsory process.
E
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