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Contrast the roles of trial and appellate courts.
Most cases end in a plea of guilty.
Discuss case attrition and the role of the courtroom work group. Within the courtroom
work group, who has the power to control attrition and what types of judgments go into
dismissing cases? Be sure to provide examples.
Many legal protections found elsewhere in the criminal court process are not applicable
at the grand jury stage.
Federal courts apply statenot federallaw when adjudicating state claims in federal court
under their diversity of citizenship jurisdiction.
Indigent defendants sentenced to death must rely on voluntary counsel in pursuing
post-conviction discretionary appeals, including appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The ___________________ Amendment guarantees that "in all criminal prosecutions,
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury."
Less serious juvenile cases are petitioned and handled formally.
Civil suits may only be filed by individual citizens.
A decision made by a state's intermediate appellate court is the final one for most cases.
Sentencing ______________________ refers to inconsistencies in sentencing resulting
from the decision-making process. The most commonly cited inconsistencies involve
geographical variations and variations in judicial attitudes toward crime and
punishment.
Law schools provide an overview of the law on the books, but give their students very
little exposure to the law in action.
What are the key components of court unification? Why are these components
important?
Contrast civil and criminal law proceedings.
Compare and contrast the various prosecution offices discussed in this chapter.
Specifically, explain the differences between a United States Attorney, a state attorney
general, and a district attorney. In which courts and in which types of matters do they
prosecute?
