Exam 10: Prosecution and Defense

Jacob is an attorney who works in the local public defender's office.  His caseload is horrendous, and his salary low. Jacob feels that he has been very blessed in his life and wanted a job that would allow him to give back to those less fortunate.  Even though he does get stressed, he has never questioned his career choice. Jacob is overworked and some cases are given to private lawyers on a ______ basis.

Trial sufficiency is the policy of the prosecutor's office that encourages speedy and early disposition of cases in response to caseload pressures.

The state's governor appoints most local prosecutors.

Although they cooperate in many cases, public defenders are sufficiently independent of prosecutors and judges to make choices about whether to seek a trial or to negotiate a plea.

During the accusatory process, the suspect is arrested, booked, and indictment is granted.

What role does the advent of scientific technologies, such as DNA evidence, play in the prosecutor's decision to take a case to trial or to plea bargain?  Have these technologies changed the way our adversarial system works? If so, is it more, or less, effective?

The ________ model seeks to determine whether there is enough evidence to serve as a basis for prosecution.

When prosecutors are merely asking whether there is enough evidence to serve as a basis for prosecution, they are operating according to the _______ model.

John is a district attorney for a large metropolitan area.  He is facing reelection in approximately 1 year.  During the course of John's day, he receives news that a well-known professional football player has attempted to murder his wife of less than a year.  Apparently, the player found his wife in a comprising position with another player on the team.  John knows that how he prosecutes this media-driven case may determine if he is reelected. Even though the public is demanding a trial, John makes plans to meet with the defense to see if they are willing to work out an agreement.  John would prefer to _________ the case.

The _________ sufficiency model aims at speedy and early disposition of a case.

The right to counsel is of little value when the counsel is neither competent nor ________.

Which is true about public defenders?

Jacob is an attorney who works in the local public defender's office.  His caseload is horrendous, and his salary low. Jacob feels that he has been very blessed in his life and wanted a job that would allow him to give back to those less fortunate.  Even though he does get stressed, he has never questioned his career choice. The clients Jacob represents are likely

_______ defendants are those who are too poor to afford their own lawyers.

An attorney employed on a full-time basis by the government to represent the poor is called a(n)_______.

Dianne works for the federal governor as a prosecutor.  She spends much of her time prosecuting drug crimes.  Dianne was placed into her position approximately 3 years ago and seems constantly in awe of her duties within the criminal justice system.  Diane works in District 5 in Dallas, Texas. Most of the defendants are very wealthy from money they gained from the sale of illegal drugs. Which defense attorneys listed below would Diane likely confront in court?

Each separate offense for which a person is charged is called a (n)_______.

Prosecutors are careful not to make mistakes because they face severe punishment from the state if they convict innocent people.

Findings from research have indicated there is little difference between the outcomes of private attorneys, public defenders, contract counsel, and assigned counsel.

Which role played by prosecutors is most responsive to public opinion?