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What is one of the key themes to understand when reviewing systemic biases in the justice system?

  • The importance of engaging with differing opinions (correct)
  • The role of technology in courtrooms
  • The effectiveness of law enforcement training
  • The inevitability of injustice

    • Which case is known for addressing the issue of wrongful convictions based on questionable science?

  • Robert Roberson's case involving shaken baby syndrome (correct)
  • DC v. Heller
  • Roper v. Simmons
  • Gregg v. Georgia

    • What resource is specifically recommended for insights into capital punishment?

  • Documentary insights from 'At the Death House Door' (correct)
  • Lecture notes from earlier sessions
  • Case studies from various states
  • Peer presentations on unrelated topics

    • Which case involved systemic issues related to racial bias in its proceedings?

    <p>Marcellus Williams' case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical consideration should be discussed in relation to justice improvements?

    <p>Impact of systemic biases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Virginia (2002) ruling prohibit regarding capital punishment?

    <p>Execution of individuals with intellectual disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which punishment philosophy emphasizes the idea that punishment should prevent future crimes?

    <p>Deterrence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a contemporary challenge in the justice system?

    <p>Overcrowding in public schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'proportionality' in punishment philosophy refer to?

    <p>Punishment severity must match the crime committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following issues is associated with racial disparities in the justice system?

    <p>Discriminatory plea deals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes intersectionality?

    <p>The interconnected nature of social categorizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What outcome does systemic bias most directly impact?

    <p>Opportunities for certain racial groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case led to a moratorium on the death penalty?

    <p>Furman v. Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did Gregg v. Georgia introduce?

    <p>Created a bifurcated trial system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes subtle and systemic forms of racial prejudice?

    <p>Metaracism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary concern of racial disparities?

    <p>Historical and structural inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a norm for constructive dialogue?

    <p>Avoiding discomfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason Kelly Williams-Bolar engaged in 'district hopping'?

    <p>To gain access to better educational opportunities for her children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the legal consequences Kelly Williams-Bolar faced?

    <p>Five years in prison and two years probation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What broader issues did the Kelly Williams-Bolar case highlight?

    <p>Educational inequity and systemic challenges in marginalized communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court case Furman v. Georgia (1972) determine?

    <p>The death penalty's application was deemed arbitrary and unconstitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constitutional principle ensures proportionality in legal consequences?

    <p>Core constitutional protections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main motivations for Kelly Williams-Bolar to choose a different school district?

    <p>Seeking a safer environment for her children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court case Roper v. Simmons (2005) address?

    <p>The legality of capital punishment for minors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What program was among the factors Kelly Williams-Bolar sought when choosing a school for her children?

    <p>After-school programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial diagnosis that led to the conviction based on the daughter's death?

    <p>Shaken baby syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Roberson's autism influence the investigation following his daughter's death?

    <p>It led to a misunderstanding of his emotional response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major theme does the evolution of forensic understanding highlight in the context of the daughter's death?

    <p>Forensic understanding constantly evolves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of the Second Amendment?

    <p>Promote international relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant Supreme Court case affirmed the individual right to own firearms for self-defense?

    <p>DC v. Heller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two aspects are in conflict in the gun control debate?

    <p>Public safety vs. individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What recent case addressed firearm restrictions in the context of domestic violence?

    <p>US v. Rahimi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception about neurodevelopmental differences did the investigation of Roberson reveal?

    <p>All individuals with autism have similar responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is primarily highlighted by the Carlos DeLuna case?

    <p>The possibility of wrongful conviction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many states in the United States have the death penalty as of now?

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a reason argued against the death penalty?

    <p>It raises ethical and moral questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the average time spent on death row, according to the statistics provided?

    <p>22.4 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case exemplifies systemic failures in the justice system?

    <p>Anthony Ray Hinton Case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major concern arises from the death penalty statistics presenting that one in nine people on death row are innocent?

    <p>Potential for executing innocent people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state did Anthony Ray Hinton spend 30 years on death row?

    <p>Alabama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of eyewitness testimony was particularly questioned in the Carlos DeLuna case?

    <p>Its reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which case had the support for life without parole from the victim’s family?

    <p>Marcellus Williams Case</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the reasons the judge suspected Carlos DeLuna would likely reoffend?

    <p>Prior criminal records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did Reverend Carroll Pickett serve at the prison?

    <p>Prison chaplain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many executions did Reverend Carroll Pickett witness during his time at the prison?

    <p>95</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities did Reverend Carroll Pickett primarily engage in during his tenure at the prison?

    <p>Witnessing and documenting executions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of Reverend Carroll Pickett's experience at the prison?

    <p>Witnessing the emotional impact of executions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes Reverend Carroll Pickett's contributions while working at the prison?

    <p>He documented the process and consequences of executions as a chaplain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam Preparation Tips

    • Review case law holdings, understanding key cases and their significance.
    • Identify themes across various topics and connect different course materials.
    • Review student presentations.
    • Consider insights and perspectives from "Just Pursuit" and other course readings.
    • Be prepared to discuss systemic biases, ethical considerations in justice, and potential system improvements.
    • Review "Just Pursuit" chapters, particularly chapters 8-13.
    • Look at the Washington Post article on the.

    Case Law to Review

    • Furman v. Georgia (1972)

    Capital Punishment Case Studies

    • Robert Roberson: Wrongfully convicted based on "junk science" (shaken baby syndrome).
    • Carlos DeLuna: Executed despite strong evidence suggesting innocence.
    • Marcellus Williams: Case involving racial bias and due process issues.

    Key Themes to Understand

    Example: the "Shaken Baby Syndrome" case of Robert Roberson discussed in a panel on October 21st.

    • Criminal Justice System Complexities: Intersectionality (intersecting issues of race, gender, and class), racial disparities, socio-economic influences, and systemic biases.

    Criminal Justice System Complexities

    • Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social categorizations, such as race, gender, and class, creating overlapping systems of discrimination or disadvantage.
    • Racial Disparities: Differences in outcomes or opportunities between racial groups, caused by historical, structural, or systemic inequalities.
    • Socio-Economic Influences: The impact of an individual's economic and social position, affecting access to resources, opportunities, and life outcomes.
    • Systemic Biases: Prejudices embedded within laws, policies, and institutional practices that disadvantage specific groups.
    • Metaracism: Subtle and systemic forms of racial prejudice, often perpetuated unconsciously or through institutional mechanisms, within larger societal structures.

    Death Penalty (Capital Punishment) Case Studies

    • Carlos DeLuna: Executed on December 7, 1989, despite maintaining innocence, and claimed another man committed the crime.

    • Marcellus Williams: Convicted of killing Felicia Gayle in 1998.

    • Anthony Ray Hinton: Details regarding this case are not provided.

    Key Case Law

    • Gregg v Georgia (1976)
    • Roper v. Simmons (2005)
    • Atkins v. Virginia (2002)

    Important Statistics and Insights

    • 25 states have the death penalty.
    • Average time on death row: 22.4 years.
    • Approximately 1 in 9 people on death row are innocent.
    • 154-200 death row inmates have been exonerated.

    Arguments Against Death Penalty

    • Concerns about innocence.
    • Racial and socio-economic disparities.
    • High costs of the death penalty compared to life imprisonment.
    • Potential for executing innocent people.
    • Ethical and moral considerations.

    Historical Context

    • Modern death penalty era began in 1976 (Gregg v. Georgia).
    • 25 states currently have the death penalty, but some maintain moratoriums.

    2nd Amendment

    • Key Perspectives: (Purposes of the Second Amendment, gun control debate, balancing public safety with individual rights, key case law examples, etc.)
    • Case Studies: NY State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Bruen (2022) extends self-defense beyond the home; US v Rahimi (2024) addresses domestic violence and firearms restrictions.

    8th Amendment

    • Constitutional Text: "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
    • Key Interpretative Principles: Core constitutional protections, limits on government's punitive powers, proportionality in legal consequences, protection of individual dignity.
    • Landmark Cases and Interpretations: Trop v. Dulles (1958).
    • Capital Punishment Cases: Case law highlights.

    Broader Justice System Insights

    • Issues with bail systems, plea deals, and racial disparities in various aspects of the justice system.

    Trials, Sentencing, and Other Considerations

    • School-to-prison pipeline
    • Recidivism
    • Psychological impacts of incarceration

    Just Pursuit Chapters need to know: Chapter 12: Grand Jury vs. Appellate Jury. Evidence hierarchy: from reasonable suspicion to beyond reasonable doubt. Chapter 13: Role of privilege in charging decisions. Racial bias in police and legal systems. Economic disparities in bail and plea deals. Chapter 13: "Chew" - On the Role of Privilege in Charging Decisions Setting: Laura interacts with law enforcement in an unprofessional environment, highlighting power dynamics. Theme: Privilege significantly impacts prosecutorial decisions and reinforces systemic bias. Key Scene: A police officer’s casual disrespect exemplifies the imbalance between prosecutors and defendants. Analysis: Privilege affects outcomes in the justice system, often perpetuating inequality. Chapter 14: "I Just Don’t Believe in It!" - The Tension Between Illegal and Wrong Conflict: A prosecutor refuses to handle a statutory rape case due to personal moral objections. Case Details: The case involves a 20-year-old man with intellectual disabilities and a 13-year-old girl who lied about her age. Themes: Legal vs. moral obligations; prosecutorial dilemmas in nuanced cases. Conclusion: Highlights challenges in enforcing laws that conflict with individual beliefs about fairness. Chapter 15: "Chess Pie" - A Prosecutor Embraced Outside the Courtroom Context: Laura travels to Mississippi to monitor voting rights compliance. Historical Reflection: The journey evokes memories of racial violence in the South. Personal Experience: She confronts her vulnerability as a Black woman in a historically hostile environment. Theme: Balancing professional responsibilities with personal safety and identity. Chapter 16: "It Didn’t Have to Happen to Me" - The Impact of Secondary Trauma on Prosecutors Personal Impact: Laura reflects on the emotional toll of witnessing others’ suffering. Empathy vs. Professionalism: Struggles to maintain detachment while empathizing deeply with victims. Themes: Justice system limitations in addressing trauma; conflicts between idealism and reality. Conclusion: Secondary trauma affects both prosecutors’ mental health and their perception of justice. Chapter 17: "Look at Me! Look at Me!" - A System That Ignores Humanity Courtroom Scene: A young defendant receives a harsh sentence, prompting emotional reactions from his family. Themes: Dehumanization within the justice system and its ripple effects on families. Reflection: Laura questions the ethical limits of a system focused on punishment rather than empathy. Conclusion: Systemic Reflection and Call for Reform Justice as Ecosystem: The system involves interconnected roles influenced by systemic inequities. Themes: Racial bias, systemic flaws, and the need for holistic reform.

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    Get ready for your justice course exam with these essential tips. This quiz will help you review key case laws, explore themes from 'Just Pursuit,' and prepare for discussions on systemic biases and ethical considerations in the justice system. Utilize the recommended resources for a comprehensive understanding of the material.

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