Exam 9: Pretrial Procedures the Adversary System in Action

Public are trial lawyers who initiate and conduct cases in the name of the people.

The American justice system is classified as

The requires the court,in effect,to take the place of the bond agent.

When Jeff Ashton,the new prosecutor,increased the charges to manslaughter with its fifteen year maximum sentence,might be an example of

Which case did the U.S.Supreme Court extended the entitlement to state-provided counsel to juveniles?

Nolo contendere means "I will not contest it" referring to the criminal charges.

What is the defense attorney's largest responsibility?

Robert Champion died as a result of physical abuse.Which screening factor might be important given the fact that he died during a time-honored tradition at Florida A&M as opposed to being killed during a robbery?

Unless the defendant consents to disclosure,communication between client and attorney is subject to

During which proceeding is an accused advised of the charges,right to counsel,and applicable bail?

Release on recognizance is a condition of sentencing.

An alternative a judge may use to the bail system is

is the formal charge against the accused issued by the prosecutor after a preliminary hearing has found probable cause.

What factor would not influence a judge's decision­making process in setting bail?

Lamar charged some of the participants during the hazing incident with third degree felony hazing,which carries a maximum penalty of fiveyears in prison.This lower charge,as opposed to manslaughter with a fifteen year maximum,is not likely to induce a

If the manslaughter charge brought by Jeff Ashton evolved out of sympathy for the victim and his family,this might constitute a

Police officers often focus on factual guilt,whereas prosecutors are ultimately concerned with .

Which case did the U.S.Supreme Court hold that the state must provide counsel to those who cannot afford to hire one for themselves?

detention allows judges to deny bail to suspects with prior records of violence or nonappearance for trial.

What is one reason prosecutors may decide to dismiss cases?