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What does the speaker say is the only way they can improve?
What does the speaker say is the only way they can improve?
By knowing what the audience means by their criticism.
What does the speaker say is 'in a bubble'?
What does the speaker say is 'in a bubble'?
Their memory.
The speaker is trying to persuade the audience to provide positive feedback.
The speaker is trying to persuade the audience to provide positive feedback.
False (B)
In the speaker's opinion, what is the 'only thing' the audience should do if they want to criticize the speaker?
In the speaker's opinion, what is the 'only thing' the audience should do if they want to criticize the speaker?
According to the speaker, where is an 'interesting case' that can be used for class assignments?
According to the speaker, where is an 'interesting case' that can be used for class assignments?
The speaker explains that evidence which may help a defendant in a criminal trial is called ______ evidence.
The speaker explains that evidence which may help a defendant in a criminal trial is called ______ evidence.
What does the speaker say their favorite chapter to discuss is?
What does the speaker say their favorite chapter to discuss is?
The 'Anthony Graves Case' is about someone who was wrongfully convicted and spent 18 years on death row.
The 'Anthony Graves Case' is about someone who was wrongfully convicted and spent 18 years on death row.
The speaker does not find the Anthony Graves case disturbing.
The speaker does not find the Anthony Graves case disturbing.
In context of the 'Anthony Graves Case', what does the speaker say about the suspect 'committing a crime'?
In context of the 'Anthony Graves Case', what does the speaker say about the suspect 'committing a crime'?
What was the crime in the 'Anthony Graves Case'?
What was the crime in the 'Anthony Graves Case'?
In the 'Anthony Graves Case', what does the speaker say 'drove them crazy'?
In the 'Anthony Graves Case', what does the speaker say 'drove them crazy'?
The suspect in the 'Anthony Graves Case, Carter, was convicted of all murders in the case.
The suspect in the 'Anthony Graves Case, Carter, was convicted of all murders in the case.
The suspect, Carter, was acquitted of murder charges in the 'Anthony Graves Case.'
The suspect, Carter, was acquitted of murder charges in the 'Anthony Graves Case.'
What does the suspect, Carter, tell authorities about the 'Anthony Graves Case'?
What does the suspect, Carter, tell authorities about the 'Anthony Graves Case'?
The suspect, Carter, was convicted of the crime, which led to his arrest.
The suspect, Carter, was convicted of the crime, which led to his arrest.
What did Carter fail that made him a prime suspect?
What did Carter fail that made him a prime suspect?
According to the speaker, how many times did Carter take the lie detector test?
According to the speaker, how many times did Carter take the lie detector test?
Lie detector tests are admissible in court?
Lie detector tests are admissible in court?
The speaker believes lie detector tests are not a reliable tool, but they can be helpful for police.
The speaker believes lie detector tests are not a reliable tool, but they can be helpful for police.
The speaker's experience of taking a lie detector test for their graduate program was enjoyable.
The speaker's experience of taking a lie detector test for their graduate program was enjoyable.
What was the speaker's experience taking a lie detector test for?
What was the speaker's experience taking a lie detector test for?
What does the speaker say is the most important thing to take away from the 'Waco Incident'?
What does the speaker say is the most important thing to take away from the 'Waco Incident'?
What is the definition of 'exculpatory evidence' according to the speaker?
What is the definition of 'exculpatory evidence' according to the speaker?
The speaker states that 'incriminating evidence' includes evidence that supports the defendant's innocence.
The speaker states that 'incriminating evidence' includes evidence that supports the defendant's innocence.
The speaker states that the Texas Penal Code is not required to be updated during the legislative sessions.
The speaker states that the Texas Penal Code is not required to be updated during the legislative sessions.
The speaker states that the punishment for crimes are determined by the severity of the crime and the criminal's prior offenses.
The speaker states that the punishment for crimes are determined by the severity of the crime and the criminal's prior offenses.
According to the speaker, who is the person responsible for updating the Texas Penal Code?
According to the speaker, who is the person responsible for updating the Texas Penal Code?
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Penal Code?
What is the primary purpose of the Texas Penal Code?
The speaker claims that the Texas Penal Code does not provide a clear definition of crimes and their corresponding punishments.
The speaker claims that the Texas Penal Code does not provide a clear definition of crimes and their corresponding punishments.
Crimes classified as misdemeanors are more severe than those classified as felonies.
Crimes classified as misdemeanors are more severe than those classified as felonies.
What is one of the 'graded penalties' mentioned by the speaker?
What is one of the 'graded penalties' mentioned by the speaker?
The speaker believes that the 'graded penalties' system does not include any inconsistencies.
The speaker believes that the 'graded penalties' system does not include any inconsistencies.
The speaker states that if a person is found guilty of a crime, it will always appear on their permanent record.
The speaker states that if a person is found guilty of a crime, it will always appear on their permanent record.
The speaker states that the punishment for crimes are determined by how 'heinous' the crime occurs.
The speaker states that the punishment for crimes are determined by how 'heinous' the crime occurs.
What does the speaker say happens when someone is found guilty of a crime and there is a formal 'record'?
What does the speaker say happens when someone is found guilty of a crime and there is a formal 'record'?
What does the speaker state is a 'bigger thing' than 'stacking' after multiple misdemeanors?
What does the speaker state is a 'bigger thing' than 'stacking' after multiple misdemeanors?
According to the speaker, a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is the least severe type of crime.
According to the speaker, a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is the least severe type of crime.
The speaker believes that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is a serious offense with significant repercussions.
The speaker believes that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is a serious offense with significant repercussions.
According to the speaker, what was the primary goal of the bill 'SB20, uh, 1925'?
According to the speaker, what was the primary goal of the bill 'SB20, uh, 1925'?
What is the specific penalty stated in 'SB20, uh, 1925'?
What is the specific penalty stated in 'SB20, uh, 1925'?
The speaker states that 'SB20, uh, 1925' provides a clear explanation of how many times a homeless person can be cited for the same offense.
The speaker states that 'SB20, uh, 1925' provides a clear explanation of how many times a homeless person can be cited for the same offense.
The speaker expresses uncertainty about the 'Class C Misdemeanor' for a homeless person, stating they are 'not an attorney.'
The speaker expresses uncertainty about the 'Class C Misdemeanor' for a homeless person, stating they are 'not an attorney.'
The speaker states 'SB20, uh, 1925' is a very well-defined law.
The speaker states 'SB20, uh, 1925' is a very well-defined law.
The speaker is an attorney.
The speaker is an attorney.
The speaker claims that in court, lie detector tests are not a reliable tool, but they can be used for police.
The speaker claims that in court, lie detector tests are not a reliable tool, but they can be used for police.
The speaker criticizes 'lie detectors' by saying they're not always a reliable tool, but they are often reliable for police.
The speaker criticizes 'lie detectors' by saying they're not always a reliable tool, but they are often reliable for police.
The speaker states 'SB20, uh, 1925' is a very clear law with no ambiguity.
The speaker states 'SB20, uh, 1925' is a very clear law with no ambiguity.
The speaker confirms that the law does not define how long a homeless individual would have to stay on public property before being cited for a misdemeanor.
The speaker confirms that the law does not define how long a homeless individual would have to stay on public property before being cited for a misdemeanor.
The speaker states that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is considered a highly serious offense with tremendous repercussions.
The speaker states that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is considered a highly serious offense with tremendous repercussions.
The speaker states that one of the most interesting offenses in the Texas Penal Code is 'Sexting.
The speaker states that one of the most interesting offenses in the Texas Penal Code is 'Sexting.
The speaker states that 'Sexting' is a very straightforward offense according to Texas law.
The speaker states that 'Sexting' is a very straightforward offense according to Texas law.
The speaker believes that 'Sexting' is a type of child pornography.
The speaker believes that 'Sexting' is a type of child pornography.
The speaker states that the Texas Penal Code dictates that 'Sexting' is a form of child pornography.
The speaker states that the Texas Penal Code dictates that 'Sexting' is a form of child pornography.
According to the speaker, 'Sexting' is a controversial topic.
According to the speaker, 'Sexting' is a controversial topic.
The speaker admits that their opinion about 'Sexting' is influenced by having a lot of conversations surrounding another topic in their classroom.
The speaker admits that their opinion about 'Sexting' is influenced by having a lot of conversations surrounding another topic in their classroom.
The speaker states that 'Sexting' is only a crime if the person is over the age of 17.
The speaker states that 'Sexting' is only a crime if the person is over the age of 17.
The speaker clarifies that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is the legal classification for 'Sexting' offenses.
The speaker clarifies that a 'Class C Misdemeanor' is the legal classification for 'Sexting' offenses.
The speaker states that Texas has a higher rate of executions than California.
The speaker states that Texas has a higher rate of executions than California.
The speaker states that Texas has a lower rate of executions than California, according to data from a specific year.
The speaker states that Texas has a lower rate of executions than California, according to data from a specific year.
The speaker states that Texas has a lower execution rate than California.
The speaker states that Texas has a lower execution rate than California.
The speaker believes that Texas has a higher execution rate than California, even though California has a larger population.
The speaker believes that Texas has a higher execution rate than California, even though California has a larger population.
The speaker states that the jury always has the option to select either the death penalty or life without parole for a defendant.
The speaker states that the jury always has the option to select either the death penalty or life without parole for a defendant.
The speaker states that the death penalty is a very straightforward and easy decision for jurors to make.
The speaker states that the death penalty is a very straightforward and easy decision for jurors to make.
The speaker states that Texas has a higher execution rate than California, even though California has a larger population.
The speaker states that Texas has a higher execution rate than California, even though California has a larger population.
The speaker states that a jury in Texas can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
The speaker states that a jury in Texas can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
The speaker believes that the death penalty and life without parole are equally difficult choices for a jury.
The speaker believes that the death penalty and life without parole are equally difficult choices for a jury.
The speaker states that jurors are more likely to choose life without parole than the death penalty.
The speaker states that jurors are more likely to choose life without parole than the death penalty.
The speaker states that 'death row' inmates fight to stay alive, not because they do not want to die but because it's 'human nature.'
The speaker states that 'death row' inmates fight to stay alive, not because they do not want to die but because it's 'human nature.'
The speaker states that in Texas, jurors can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
The speaker states that in Texas, jurors can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
The speaker believes that a jury in Texas can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
The speaker believes that a jury in Texas can always choose between the death penalty and life without parole.
Flashcards
Exculpatory evidence
Exculpatory evidence
Evidence that helps clear a defendant and potentially proves their innocence in a criminal trial.
Anthony Graves Case
Anthony Graves Case
This case involved Anthony Graves, wrongly accused of a brutal murder and sentenced to death row. The key witness, Carter, eventually confessed to the crime, freeing Graves after 18 years.
Lie Detectors
Lie Detectors
Polygraph tests that monitor physiological changes like heart rate and sweating, they are not admissible in court and can be unreliable but useful for police investigations.
Texas Penal Code
Texas Penal Code
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Graded Penalties
Graded Penalties
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First Degree Felony
First Degree Felony
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Second Degree Felony
Second Degree Felony
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Third Degree Felony
Third Degree Felony
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State Jail Felony
State Jail Felony
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Class A Misdemeanor
Class A Misdemeanor
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Class B Misdemeanor
Class B Misdemeanor
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Class C Misdemeanor
Class C Misdemeanor
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Enhanced Punishment
Enhanced Punishment
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Capital Felony
Capital Felony
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Hate Crime
Hate Crime
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Drug Courts
Drug Courts
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James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime
James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime
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Critical Race Theory (CRT)
Critical Race Theory (CRT)
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Vehicular Manslaughter
Vehicular Manslaughter
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Drug Offenders and Incarceration
Drug Offenders and Incarceration
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Rush Limbaugh
Rush Limbaugh
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Addiction as a Disease
Addiction as a Disease
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Prescription Drug Addiction
Prescription Drug Addiction
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Mental Health Care Access
Mental Health Care Access
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Drug Courts' Limitations
Drug Courts' Limitations
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Opioid Addiction
Opioid Addiction
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Minor Sexting
Minor Sexting
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Study Notes
Summary of Audio Recording
- The speaker discusses various topics, including thoughts on their public performance, evaluating their teaching, and handling criticism.
- They acknowledge being scatterbrained and having multiple tasks in progress concurrently.
- The speaker reflects on their personal characteristics and how they handle managing several tasks simultaneously.
- The speaker expresses an expectation of constructive feedback from students and a desire to improve their teaching.
- The speaker references students' critiques of their lectures and explains, that they want to understand constructive criticism to improve.
- The speaker references specific events for further discussion and mentions exculpatory evidence in the context of legal cases.
- The speaker references the Waco incident, evaluates the exculpatory evidence in the case, and highlights the importance of exculpatory evidence to a criminal defense.
- The speaker details the Anthony Graves case as an example, describing the nature of the crime and the factors involved.
- The speaker discusses different types of crimes (felonies and misdemeanors) and how Texas law classifies them.
- The speaker explains various criminal law concepts, like grades of penalties and exculpatory evidence, illustrating how certain crimes are classified according to the Texas Penal Code.
- The speaker talks about the concept of enhanced punishment for repeat offenders or in cases of hate crimes, discussing how the penalty can be elevated based on the crime committed.
- The speaker discusses capital crimes, explaining that capital felonies have two stages: guilt or innocence, and a trial to determine the appropriate punishment (life imprisonment or death penalty).
- The speaker delves into issues about crimes related to drug abuse.
- The speaker discusses crimes against children, highlighting the importance of protection for children in the legal system.
- The speaker references legal cases such as the Furman versus Georgia decision and explores the concept of 'cruel and unusual punishment'.
- The speaker also looks at different sentencing considerations, like racial biases in the judicial system, and the importance of specific sentencing criteria depending on the circumstances or type of crime.
- The speaker also discusses the importance of protecting individuals who have been victimized and the considerations behind enacting different sentencing practices in legal cases.
Summary of Second Part
- The speaker touches upon critical race theory (CRT), briefly referencing the Ahmaud Arbery case, and mentions the importance of understanding racial biases in the judicial system.
- The speaker discusses different types of crimes and the concept of mitigating circumstances that can lead to adjustments in legal outcomes.
- They highlight the importance of considering the emotional and physical state of the defendant in cases involving death penalty.
- They analyze cases from a legal perspective, focusing on the importance of understanding the context of a crime.
- They address how a psychologist played a role in a legal case, specifically citing how such testimonies are taken in trial considering sentencing.
- They detail the difference between cases that are judged to be capital felonies and other crimes.
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