Criminal Justice Process & Jury Nullification
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Question #1: 1. The criminal justice process from a legal perspective may be divided into three stages. In your own words, please summarize these major stages-procedure before trial, during trial, and after trial. Provide examples please.
WHAT IS A COMPLAINT?
Question #2:
2. What is jury nullification? Give examples. Are you for or against it? Why or why not?
What do you understand by Nolo Contendere Plea?
What is the effect of this plea?
Distinguish between a grand jury and a trial jury. What is “a hung jury”? DISTINGUISH BETWEEN AN “INDICTMENT” AND AN INFORMATION.