Criminal ProcedureCriminal ProcedureCJ 227CJ 227

Bill RobertsBill Roberts

InstructorInstructor

Unit 6 AgendaUnit 6 Agenda

WelcomeWelcome Questions/Comments?Questions/Comments? Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’ DiscussionUnit 6 ‘Posted Topic’ Discussion Unit 6 ‘Additional Topics’ DiscussionUnit 6 ‘Additional Topics’ Discussion Final Questions/Comments?Final Questions/Comments? AdjournmentAdjournment

Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’Unit 6 ‘Posted Topic’

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

evidence, prior to attending the seminar.evidence, prior to attending the seminar.

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

In general, what may a criminal defendant expect by In general, what may a criminal defendant expect by exercising his or her right to discovery?exercising his or her right to discovery?

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

What is the ‘Exclusionary Rule’ and what is its significance in What is the ‘Exclusionary Rule’ and what is its significance in terms of the admissibility of evidence?terms of the admissibility of evidence?

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

What are some advantages and disadvantages of the ‘plea What are some advantages and disadvantages of the ‘plea bargaining’ process?bargaining’ process?

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

What is ‘hearsay’?What is ‘hearsay’?

Why is ‘hearsay’ presumptively inadmissible?Why is ‘hearsay’ presumptively inadmissible?

What are some exceptions to the ‘hearsay rule’?What are some exceptions to the ‘hearsay rule’?

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

What is the primary function of the judge before/at trial?What is the primary function of the judge before/at trial?

Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’Unit 6 ‘Additional Topic’

What are the duties of the prosecuting attorney?What are the duties of the prosecuting attorney?

What are the duties of the criminal defense attorney?What are the duties of the criminal defense attorney?

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Do you think you would rather be a prosecutor or a defense Do you think you would rather be a prosecutor or a defense attorney?attorney?

Why?Why?

AdjournmentAdjournment

Unit 6/Week 6 closes next Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.Unit 6/Week 6 closes next Tuesday at 11:59 p.m.

Remember to post to ‘discussion board’ early and often.Remember to post to ‘discussion board’ early and often.

E-mail with any questions or concerns.E-mail with any questions or concerns.

Have a good week. . .Have a good week. . . . .