Michael Brown debate # Perhaps you should first of all read the evidence presented to the Grand Jury. It doesn’t say most of that at all‚ that’s just one particular interpretation of it. The problem is‚ unlike at a trial‚ there was no cross examination. In fact‚ the prosecution didn’t ask ONE SINGLE CRITICAL QUESTION in 4 hours of his testimony. You know‚ such as why On August 15th Wilson and his chief put out a statement saying ’he wasn’t aware of any robbery report’‚ and then in his testimony
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once John began to incriminate himself along with the procedural steps they are required to take following the arrest and interview of John at the police station. After covering the procedural steps we will compare both the preliminary hearing and grand jury proceeding to establish probable cause for the felony charges. Once we finish covering the two procedural steps we will cover what the judge needs to take into consideration when setting the bond for John. The final thing that will be covered is
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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez indicted on murder‚ weapons charges By Graham Winch‚ HLNtv.com‚ and Susan Candiotti and Laura Dolan‚ CNN updated 8:04 AM EDT‚ Fri August 23‚ 2013 (HLNtv.com) -- A Bristol County‚ Massachusetts‚ grand jury indicted former NFL player Aaron Hernandez on a first-degree murder charge and five weapons charges Thursday. Hernandez‚ a former New England Patriots tight end‚ is charged in connection with the slaying of his friend‚ Odin Lloyd‚ 27. Prosecutors say Hernandez‚ 23
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required‚ an investigation begins‚ leading to a warrant and arrest. Following the arrest‚ bail is set and a preliminary hearing is scheduled. If the defendant is indicted‚ a trial date is set. Providing the defendant does not waive the right to a jury trial‚ a jury is selected and the trial begins. If the defendant is found guilty‚ a sentence is imposed‚ usually within a few days of the jury’s verdict. If the defendant wishes‚ he or she can then appeal the guilty verdict and sentencing‚ thus beginning
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Rene Balderrama CJ227-03: Criminal Procedure Unit 4 Project April 19‚ 2011 Professor: Kurt Austin Zimmer Since John was in custody‚ what are the procedural steps the police were required to take once John began to incriminate himself? The police have no obligation to stop John Doe from making any statements. “Excited Utterance” made by a defendant before being questioned are admissible as statements given under Miranda advisement. Once the police begin to question John Doe regarding the theft
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set too high then detention until trial Grand Jury Review Charges‚ evidence‚ and testimony goes before the grand jury Preliminary Hearing Both prosecution and defendant present their cases to the judge to again see if there is enough evidence for trial The defendant has the chance to challenge the prosecution’s evidence Judge then decides again if there is enough evidence for trial Pretrial motions Motions of Discovery Motion to suppress Jury selection 64 people become possible jurors
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jurors from another areas where they are less likely to have formed opinions about the case. The problem: The remedy: RELYING ON TH ECOIR DIRE‚ the process under which prospective juror are screened. Attempts are made to exclude people form the jury whose previously formed opinions will prevent them from reaching a fair verdict based on the evidence presented during the trial The problem: this may
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a federal grand jury. From the moment I informed my boss… I was harassed… and told I was not putting the company first. I was told to get out of my jury service‚ “or else.”… I was fired exactly one week after my service ended. Was the dismissal of this at-will employee lawful? Explain. Even though an at-will employee‚ is not under contract for a definite period of time‚ and can be fired at any time‚ it is wrong to discharge an employee for complying with a public duty such as jury duty. “Every
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Codie Davis Unit 4 Assignment CJ 227 Criminal Procedure John Doe is an individual that left his country in an effort to make a better life. However‚ he does not have legal status in America and was recently arrested for shoplifting merchandise‚ which was valued over $1‚000. At the time of his arrest‚ John voluntarily began to make incriminating statements to the arresting officers. At the police station‚ detectives conducted an interview of John asking him about the theft. John Doe has
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Did the officers adhere to the procedural steps that are required once the suspect incriminates himself? The rule in this case is in order for the suspect to be read the Miranda rights; Officer must have both‚ Custody and Interrogation. They must also use the “4 prong test if suspect’s statements can be admitted into evidence. Was the statement voluntary? Was the Miranda warning given? Was there a waiver by the suspect? Was the waiver intelligent and voluntary”? (Roberson‚ C‚ Harvey Wallace. 1/2015
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