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What is a jury trial?
The case is heard by twelve peers
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What is Municipal Court?
Hears civil and misdemeanor trials.
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Who is the Bailiff?
Responsible for security in the courtroom.
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What is a plea bargain?
When a lawyer negotiates a plea.
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What is a complaint?
Charges are filed by the D.A. based on this document.
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What is Miranda?
after an arrest the officer advises the suspect of his rights.
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What is Superior Court?
Felony trials are heard here.
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What is the Court Reporter?
Records the proceedings verbatim.
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What is a hung jury?
When the jury cannot agree.
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What is "to make bail"?
To post a security deposit.
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What are the 3 components of the criminal justice system?
Law Enforcement, Judicial and Corrections.
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What is District Court of Appeals?
Appellate jurisdiction over superior court cases.
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What is the Defense Attorney or Public Defender?
Protects the rights of the accused.
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What is a guilty verdict?
Sufficient evidence to convict.
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What is a subpoena?
This orders witnesses to appear in court.
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What is the U.S. Constitution?
The foundation of the U.S. Criminal System.
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What isthe California Supreme Court?
Statewide appellate juridiction.
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What is the District Attorney?
Protects the rights of the people.
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What is a not guilty verdict?
Insufficient evidence to convict.
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What is a felony?
Punishable by State Prison or Death.
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What is a death penalty case
These cases are termed automatic appeals.
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What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
Has nine federal justices.
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What is the Judge?
Administers justice.
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What is nolo contendre?
Defendant does not contest the charges.
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What is "corpus delecti"?
Latin term for "elements of the crime".
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