CRIM 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Homicide
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Crim 100 lecture 27 people in the courtroom. The judge (the position of judge) is involved in every stage of a case. The judge is the final authority on matters of law and criminal procedure. Criminal procedure (the technical procedures and steps that must be followed as a case progresses through pre-trial motions and trial ) District attorney, assistant district attorney, us prosecutor, us attorney (usa) Why is the prosecutor viewed as the most powerful position in the criminal justice system: represents the people , reviews warrant applications, involved in investigation, da elected position, top law enforcement position, plea bargains. Gideon v. wainwright case guaranteed the right to an attorney"s representation for poor (indigent) people accused of a crime. Criminal defense is a necessary part of due process envisioned by the founders of our. Public defender- employee of the county who receives a salary, appointed to represent people.
