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Bell Ringer. Read the article “Searching for Details Online, Lawyers Facebook the Jury” and answer the questions. Be ready to discuss your answers with the class. The Judicial System. From Crime to Doing Time What Courts Do. Today we will …. Objectives. Agenda. Slide /Notes & pair/share

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer Read the article “Searching for Details Online, Lawyers Facebook the Jury” and answer the questions. Be ready to discuss your answers with the class.

  2. The Judicial System From Crime to Doing TimeWhat Courts Do

  3. Today we will … Objectives Agenda Slide /Notes & pair/share Case Study: Dwight Dexter Closure • Explore the criminal justice process • Discuss Constitutional protections guaranteed to people accused and convicted of a crime

  4. Stages of Criminal Justice

  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1Sbj_rITyY

  6. Protections for the Accused & Convicted

  7. Miranda Rights “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.” • Created in 1966 as a result of the US Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. • Intended to protect the suspect’s Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer self-incriminating questions.

  8. http://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,86387189001_1990132,00.htmlhttp://content.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,86387189001_1990132,00.html • http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/19/miranda-rights-boston-bombing-suspect_n_3120333.html

  9. Investigation • What happens? • Police present evidence of probable cause to judge • Judge issues search warrant • Police conduct search • Police seize evidence & talk to witnesses • Police present evidence to a prosecutor

  10. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the suspect? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  11. Arrest • What happens? • Police present evidence of probable cause to judge • Judge issues arrest warrant • Suspect is read Miranda rights • Suspect is arrested • Suspect is booked

  12. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the accused? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  13. Pretrial • What happens? • Suspect makes initial appearance in court • Suspect is released on bail • Grand jury hears case • Suspect may receive plea bargain • Suspect is arraigned

  14. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the accused? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  15. Trial • What happens? • Jurors are selected randomly and are sent jury summons • Jurors may be challenged “for cause” • Lawyers issue preemptory challenges • Prosecution & Defense present evidence and call witnesses • Jurors deliberate • Jury foreman announces verdict

  16. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the defendant? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  17. Sentencing & Appeals • What happens? • Judge requests pre-sentence report • Judge chooses to apply indeterminate sentence • Defendant may request appeal • Appeals Court may deny appeal

  18. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the convicted criminal? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  19. Corrections • What happens? • Prisoner is sent to prison • Prisoner applies for parole • Parole board hears testimony & examines evidence • Prisoner may be released

  20. Pair/Share • What are the protections for the convicted criminal? • What are the criminal justice procedures?

  21. Check for understanding • Put the stages of criminal justice in order: • Arrest • Corrections • Investigation • Pre trial • Sentencing & Appeals • Trial

  22. The Case of Dwight Dexter • With your partner(s), you will review exhibits from the case of Dwight Dexter to determine if his civil rights were upheld during his trial and appeal. • Exhibit A • Exhibit B • Exhibit C

  23. The Case of Dwight Dexter • Create a large T-Chart with the column headings: Evidence that Dexter’s Right Were Upheld & Evidence that Dexter’s Rights Were Not Upheld • Answer the questions at the bottom of each document (in writing) and use T-chart to record findings

  24. Closure • Were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld during the investigation and arrest? Why or why not? • Were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld during the jury selection? Why or why not? • According to the Supreme Court precedents mentioned in Exhibit C, were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld in the criminal justice process? Why or why not?

  25. Closure The 6th Amendment to the US Constitution promises an accused person the “right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury.” What do you think makes an “impartial” jury? Write a short paragraph explaining the characteristics of a good jury.

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