Introduction to Criminal Justice
Spring 2016

1.     Name and discuss2 court cases that addressed and defined a defendant’s right to an attorney.
(5 Points)

2.     As a tour guide for the justice building, you take the tour group to Court Room A.   As you progress through the tour, youexplain the courtroom actors and their function in the courtroom.    (Include in your answer a discussion of the courtroom workgroup and the roleeach plays in the courtroom and in the process).

·      Name Explain function of  the three main courtroom actors

·      Discuss the concept of discretion for each major courtroom actor (judge, prosecutor, defense attorneys)

·      For each major courtroom actor, discuss the types of discretion each has and provide examples on how each can exercise discretion.

You are up for a promotion to Head Tour Guide, give your best tour. (15 Points)

1. As a defense attorney you need explain the pretrial process to your client, Kasey Jones.  Kasey has an education level equivalent to the 8^th grade.  How would you explain each major PRETRIAL stage, and what happens at each stage? (be specific and include a discussion of Kasey’s Rights during this stage) (10 Points)

5.     Using real world examples (real cases) – identify four main goals of punishment and how each sentence is reflective of the goal. (8 Points)

For example, Jean Jones was required to write an obituary for her infant daughter as punishment for not keeping her child in a car seat on repeated occasions.  This is example of specific deterrence, the goal of the punishment is directed only towards her and is designed to prevent her from reoffending.

6.     Considering that over 90% of cases are plea-bargained, would you argue the system is adversarial?  Explain and Support (4 Points)

7.     After reading about and reviewing the advantages and disadvantages of plea-bargaining, discuss and explain 2 reasons to support and 2 reasons to oppose plea-bargaining.(8 points)