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Chapter 14

Chapter 14 . Criminal Justice Process: The Trial . Right to Trial by Jury . 6 th Amendment: guarantees the right to a trial by jury. Juries are rarely used Most criminal cases are resolved by guilty pleas Juries are not required for certain minor offenses

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Chapter 14

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  1. Chapter 14 Criminal Justice Process: The Trial

  2. Right to Trial by Jury • 6th Amendment: guarantees the right to a trial by jury. • Juries are rarely used • Most criminal cases are resolved by guilty pleas • Juries are not required for certain minor offenses • Defendant can waive their right to a jury.

  3. Right to a Speedy and Public Trial • 6th Amendment also guarantees the right to a speedy trial. • What does that mean?

  4. Right to a Compulsory Process and to Confront Witnesses • Subpoena: court order requiring a witness to appear in court to testify. • Contempt of court: any act to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the court in the administration of justice.

  5. Freedom from self-incrimination • You cannot be forced to testify against yourself in a criminal trial.

  6. Right to an Attorney • You will be appointed an attorney if you cannot afford one.

  7. Criminal Appeals • If the verdict is “not guilty” the prosecution cannot appeal the decision. • If the verdict is “guilty”, sentencing will follow. • If a defendant is not happy with their guilty verdict they can ask the judge to overturn it or declare a mistrial. • Must convince the appeals court that there were serious errors of law made at tiral. • Writ of habeas corpus: defendant is being held illegally and requests release.

  8. With you partners • Complete 14.1, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6

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