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Intro to Criminal Justice Exam 5Prosecutor Opening Statements - correct answer ✔✔Offers the first opening statement because they
have the burden of proof
Defense Opening Statements - correct answer ✔✔Counters evidence brought forth by the prosecution
to prove innocence
Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence - correct answer ✔✔-Direct: demonstrates proof beyond a reasonable
doubt
-Circumstantial: requires interpretation and critical thinking from a jury
Hearsay - correct answer ✔✔information received from other people that one cannot adequately
substantiate; rumor.
Hearsay Exceptions - correct answer ✔✔- Over 30 exceptions
- Dying declaration, excited utterance, reputation concerning character
5th Amendment - correct answer ✔✔- Criminal Proceedings
- Due Process
- Eminent Domain
- Double Jeopardy
- Protection from self-incrimination
Direct Examination - correct answer ✔✔The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the
witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client.
Cross Examination - correct answer ✔✔The questioning of an opposing witness during a trial.
, Closing Arguments - correct answer ✔✔- Closing arguments give the opportunity to remind jurors about
key evidence presented
- Persuade them to adopt an interpretation favorable to their position
Rebuttal - correct answer ✔✔Refutation; response with contrary evidence
Jury Instructions - correct answer ✔✔- instructions that are given by the trial judge
- States what the defendant can be found guilty of and what the prosecution or plaintiff has to prove in
order for a guilty verdict
Deliberation - correct answer ✔✔Careful consideration of the evidence and testimonies to determine
guilt or innocence
Hung Jury - correct answer ✔✔A jury that cannot agree on a verdict
Mistrial - correct answer ✔✔A trial declared invalid because of some error in the proceedings
Acquittal - correct answer ✔✔A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person
has been charged
Jury Nullification - correct answer ✔✔The jury's power to disregard, or "nullify," the law when it conflicts
with personal conceptions of justice
Community Corrections - correct answer ✔✔- Pros: cheaper, offenders can stay in the community, more
treatment opportunities
- Cons: does not ensure public safety
Probation - correct answer ✔✔- The release of an offender from detention
- Subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
John Augustus - correct answer ✔✔- Boston cobbler who became the "father" of probation
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