Chapter 8 Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims PDF
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This presentation discusses criminal defendants, their rights, and the courtroom work group, as well as the topic of crime victims. It covers topics such as the exclusionary rule, more rights, speedy trials, and victim rights.
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CHAPTER 8 Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims COURTROOM WORK GROUP Prosecutors Defense Attorneys Judges All “work” in the courtroom CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS Several rights afforded to Bench or jury Testify Accept plea Attorney E...
CHAPTER 8 Criminal Defendants and Crime Victims COURTROOM WORK GROUP Prosecutors Defense Attorneys Judges All “work” in the courtroom CRIMINAL DEFENDANTS Several rights afforded to Bench or jury Testify Accept plea Attorney EXCLUSIONARY RULE Evidence must be obtained lawfully Deter misconduct “play by the rules” Acting in good faith Illegally obtained but would have eventually been found MORE RIGHTS Reasonable Bail Notification of charges Speedy Trial Public Trial Trial by jury Remain silent Confront witnesses SPEEDY TRIAL 120 days give or take – depends on jurisdiction Rarely met Average is just under a year Can and usually is waived 1/3 take well over a year RIGHT TO BE PRESENT Ability to confront witnesses Unfair is not present (usually) Can be removed Watch from other location Trial in absentia RIGHT TO TESTIFY One of biggest decisions Only testify about admitted evidence Opens defendant up to cross-examination HEARSAY Out of court witnesses Not available to testify Right to confront 911 call to report crime – admissible Interview by police – must be present – not admissible Must be able to confront CRIME VICTIMS Largely forgotten Needed to prosecute Uninformed about process Lack of input Confusing REVICTIMIZATION Right to confront witnesses Usually must testify Relive events Obstacles to attend VICTIM RIGHTS Informed Attend Be heard Victim Impact Statement
