JUVENILE JUSTICE IN AMERICA EXAM
SCRIPT FINAL PAPER 2
◉ What is the role of the Chief Justice in the judicial system?
Answer: The Chief Justice acts as an administrator, strategist, and
liaison to the public and policymakers.
◉ What is the difference between 'vertical' and 'horizontal' plea
bargaining?
Answer: Vertical plea bargaining involves reducing charges, while
horizontal plea bargaining involves deleting tangential charges.
◉ What does 'bail set by magistrate' entail?
Answer: Bail must not be excessive and allows for release under
certain conditions, such as not being a danger to the community.
◉ What is the purpose of jury selection in criminal trials?
Answer: To ensure an impartial jury through questioning and the
dismissal of potential jurors.
◉ What is the role of the prosecution during a criminal trial?
Answer: To present evidence and witnesses to prove the defendant's
guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
, ◉ What is the standard of proof required for a conviction in a
criminal trial?
Answer: The prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.
◉ What are the implications of the 'true bill of indictment' in grand
juries?
Answer: It indicates that the grand jury has found sufficient
evidence to formally charge the defendant.
◉ What is the significance of the 'bill of information' in preliminary
hearings?
Answer: It is filed if the judge determines there is probable cause
after hearing the prosecution's case.
◉ What are 'Truth-in-sentencing' laws?
Answer: Laws that require offenders to serve a substantial portion
of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
◉ What is the impact of '3 strikes' laws?
Answer: They impose harsher sentences on repeat offenders, often
leading to life sentences after three felony convictions.
SCRIPT FINAL PAPER 2
◉ What is the role of the Chief Justice in the judicial system?
Answer: The Chief Justice acts as an administrator, strategist, and
liaison to the public and policymakers.
◉ What is the difference between 'vertical' and 'horizontal' plea
bargaining?
Answer: Vertical plea bargaining involves reducing charges, while
horizontal plea bargaining involves deleting tangential charges.
◉ What does 'bail set by magistrate' entail?
Answer: Bail must not be excessive and allows for release under
certain conditions, such as not being a danger to the community.
◉ What is the purpose of jury selection in criminal trials?
Answer: To ensure an impartial jury through questioning and the
dismissal of potential jurors.
◉ What is the role of the prosecution during a criminal trial?
Answer: To present evidence and witnesses to prove the defendant's
guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
, ◉ What is the standard of proof required for a conviction in a
criminal trial?
Answer: The prosecution must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a
reasonable doubt.
◉ What are the implications of the 'true bill of indictment' in grand
juries?
Answer: It indicates that the grand jury has found sufficient
evidence to formally charge the defendant.
◉ What is the significance of the 'bill of information' in preliminary
hearings?
Answer: It is filed if the judge determines there is probable cause
after hearing the prosecution's case.
◉ What are 'Truth-in-sentencing' laws?
Answer: Laws that require offenders to serve a substantial portion
of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
◉ What is the impact of '3 strikes' laws?
Answer: They impose harsher sentences on repeat offenders, often
leading to life sentences after three felony convictions.
