Part 1

Question 1

What are the 3 parts of a pre-trial?

Answer 1

1. Plea bargaining (A deal is made from defendant to plead guilty and order to get less time)
2. Discovery-evidence; pictures, police report
3. Motions – Motion to dismiss: is when there is not enough evidence against defendant;
   Motion to suppress: is when prosecutor does not give defendant the evidence to see

Question 2

What are the steps in the “case in chief?”

Answer 2

1. ]Direct examination (witness is called to stand to testify) - only open ended questions allowed here
   - yes or no questions are not allowed
   - lawyer is not limited on questions asked
2. ] cross examination
   - asks yes or no questions
   - uses leading questions in order to suggest an answer
3. ] re-direct
   - cross examination subjects clarified
4. ] re-cross
   - if new evidence appears during redirect then a cross examination occurs again

Question 3

What are the 5 steps in arraignment?

Answer 3

1. Officially notified of charges against you
2. Court date given when to return
3. Attorney is appointed to you
4. A plea is entered
5. Released on bond/bail/personal recognizance

6th amendment gives right to attorney when accused of crime
6th amendment right to a speedy trial

Question 4

What is the basis of any appeal?

Answer 4

The basis of any appeal is because there has been A violation of due process At a criminal trial