1. Chapter 14: The Criminal Justice Process
The Trial

2. Due Process Provided by the 6th Amendment Gives the accused the right:
To a jury trial in public
To confront and cross- examine witnesses
To be informed of their rights and the charges against them
A trial without undue delay
Does not give a defendant a free attorney when they can afford one.

3. Right to a Speedy Trial
Prevents defendants from being held indefinitely in jail without trial

4. Right to an Attorney
Not guaranteed in a criminal case in which jail time is not a possibility
Is implemented when a defendant is too poor to afford their own attorney

5. Self-Incrimination
Right not to be forced to testify against oneself in a criminal trial. (Plead the 5th)
Prosecuting attorneys cannot mention that a defendant did not testify and use that against them

6. Plea Bargains
Most cases are resolved this way

7. Jury Panel
A group of people drawn from voter registration, tax lists, or DMV records from which juries are drawn

8. Peremptory Challenges
A device an attorney can use a limited number of times in asking the court to exclude a particular juror without giving a reason
Cannot be used to exclude jurors based on race

9. Removal for Cause
Request by an attorney to remove any juror who does not appear able to render a fair or impartial decision.
Ex. If a juror is related to anyone involved in the trial

10. Right to Jury Trial
Defendants have the right to waive their right to a jury trial and have their case heard by a judge only.

11. Subpoena
A court order requiring a witness to appear in court to testify.

12. Immunity
Being granted immunity means that a witness cannot be prosecuted based on any information provided in a testimony.
Must answer all questions
Cannot be prosecuted even if you admit to unsolved crimes

13. Disruptive Defendants
The judge has the power to hold a defendant in contempt of court when he/she becomes disorderly in the courtroom.
They can be also bound and gagged or removed from the courtroom.

14. Jury Nullification
The power of a jury to disregard the law and decide the case in the interest of justice.

15. Writ of Habeas Corpus
An order from a higher court to a lower court or court official
Literally means “to produce the body”
Claims that a defendant is being held legally and requests release

16. If convicted, defendants have the option to…
Make a motion that the judge overturn the conviction
Appeal the conviction
Ask the judge to declare a mistrial

17. Appellant
Requests a higher court to reverse the trial court’s decision

18. An appeal involves… Submission of legal briefs Oral Arguments
Review of trial transcripts