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Pre-Trial Proceedings. AGENDA April 19, 2013. Today’s topics Taking care of each other Pre-Trial Proceedings The Trial Administrative Unit 2 Test: April 24 Homework Unit 2: Prepare for review/study session. Take Care of Each Other. What to do if you are arrested…. Know Your Rights
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AGENDAApril 19, 2013 Today’s topics Taking care of each other Pre-Trial Proceedings The Trial Administrative Unit 2 Test: April 24 Homework Unit 2: Prepare for review/study session
What to do if you are arrested… Know Your Rights • Do not consent to a search • Do not fight with the police officer • Ask to speak with an attorney if you are being held • Assert your right to remain silent
Pretrial Motions • Motion for discovery of evidence • Motion for continuance • Motion for change of venue • Motion to suppress evidence
Plea Bargaining • Good or bad policy? • Who has the power?
The Trial Right to trial by jury • Peremptory challenge Right to a speedy and public trial Right to compulsory process and to confront witnesses • Subpoena Freedom from self-incrimination • Immunity Right to an attorney Criminal appeals • Mistrial • Habeus corpus
Homework Before you leave • Pick up your belongings & any trash • Straighten up your area Homework • Unit 2 Test: April 24 • Unit 2: Prepare for review/study session