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Criminal Procedure CJ 227

Criminal Procedure CJ 227. Bill Roberts Instructor. Unit 6 Agenda. Welcome Questions/Comments? Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’ Discussion Unit 6 ‘Additional Topics’ Discussion Final Questions/Comments? Adjournment. Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’.

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Criminal Procedure CJ 227

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  1. Criminal ProcedureCJ 227 Bill Roberts Instructor

  2. Unit 6 Agenda • Welcome • Questions/Comments? • Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’ Discussion • Unit 6 ‘Additional Topics’ Discussion • Final Questions/Comments? • Adjournment

  3. Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’ • A judge is often called upon to rule on the admissibility of evidence at a trial to ensure that only relevant evidence is presented. In Unit 6’s Seminar we will discuss the various types of evidence that can be presented at trial. You should review the material in Chapter 10, specifically hearsay evidence, prior to attending the seminar.

  4. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • In general, what may a criminal defendant expect by exercising his or her right to discovery?

  5. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • What is the ‘Exclusionary Rule’ and what is its significance in terms of the admissibility of evidence?

  6. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • What are some advantages and disadvantages of the ‘plea bargaining’ process?

  7. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • What is ‘hearsay’? • Why is ‘hearsay’ presumptively inadmissible? • What are some exceptions to the ‘hearsay rule’?

  8. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • What is the primary function of the judge before/at trial?

  9. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • What are the duties of the prosecuting attorney? • What are the duties of the criminal defense attorney?

  10. Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’ • Do you think you would rather be a prosecutor or a defense attorney? • Why?

  11. Adjournment • Unit 6/Week 6 closes next Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. • Remember to post to ‘discussion board’ early and often. • E-mail with any questions or concerns. • Have a good week. . . .

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