Why is criminal procedure synonymous with constitutional procedure?
What will be an ideal response?
The bulk of criminal procedure consists of constitutional procedure or what the U.S. Constitution says-usually through the interpretation of the U.S. Supreme Court- with regard to the treatment of criminal suspects. Of particular relevance to criminal procedure are the terms justice and liberty. The Constitution helps ensure justice and liberty through both setting forth the various roles of government and protecting the rights of people within the nation's borders.
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Was the warrantless and non-consensual entry of the police into Hopkins' apartment constitutionally justified by exigent circumstances?
A witness at the scene of an overturned car told police that the driver was a woman, that her breath smelled of alcohol, and that she was driven away by a man in another vehicle. An open bottle of beer, containing a small amount of alcohol, was found outside the overturned vehicle and five empty bottles of beer were inside the vehicle. More than two hours later, after 11:00 p.m., police came to the apartment of Tanya Hopkins, a cousin of Sheila Lovig, the driver. Lovig stayed there overnight an average of three nights a week. The police heard two women talking inside. Hopkins at first refused to let the police enter and said Lovig was not there. After a lengthy series of talks at the apartment door, police were allowed to enter after threatening to charge Hopkins with interfering with and investigation. Lovig was in a locked bedroom and refused to exit until police threatened to force the door down. Lovig was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), second offense, an aggravated misdemeanor punishable by at least seven days of incarceration and a fine of at least $ 1500. What will be an ideal response?
According to the Federal Rules of Evidence, the defense may discover which of the following from the prosecution?
A) Transcriptions of oral statements made by the defendant B) The defendant?s prior criminal record C) Results from physical and/or mental evaluations D) All of the above
What happens at the conclusion of a trial?
A. The defendant will enter a plea of guilty. B. The jury or the judge will render a decision. C. The sentence will be immediately read by the judge. D. The pre-sentence report will be submitted.
The concept of ________ __________can be defined as consisting of three qualities of good principles, conscience and moral courage