SOCL 3371 : Test 3 Notes
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Socl 3371: sociology of the criminal justice system. Intermediate courts: relieves pressure from state supreme court, state supreme court, 7 supreme court districts, 1 judge from each, chief justice is the oldest person in point of service on the state. ), county, city, state, or us depending upon. The defense attorney: general roles of the defense attorney, advocates for the accused, ensure rights of accused are fully protected. In some cases decide guilt or innocence of defendant: determine sentence given to defendant, appellate court judges specialize in issues related to constitutional rights, selection of judges. In 1977, only 22 non-white male and 6 women judges were among. Definition of plea bargaining on length of the incarceration sentence: pg. Jury waiver bargaining or slow plea: waives a jury trial to become a bench trial, maintain protections of jury trial; prevents corruption of institutional values.
