Homework
A. Who are the professional members of the courtroom work group, and what are their roles?
B. Who are the nonprofessional courtroom participants?
C. What are the three forms of indigent defense used in the United States? Why might defendants prefer private attorneys over public counsel?
D. What activities are typically undertaken during the pretrial period (that is, before the start of a criminal trial)?
E. What is the purpose of a criminal trial? What is the difference between factual guilt and legal guilt? What do we mean by the term adversarial system?
F. What are the various stages of a criminal trial?
G. What is plea bargaining, and what is its function? To what kinds of cases is it most suited?
H. What purpose does plea bargaining serve for the defense? For the prosecution? Given the criticisms leveled against plea bargaining, do you believe that it's an acceptable practice? Explain.
I. What exceptions to the hearsay rule have courts recognized?
J. Do you think the present jury system is outmoded? Why?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.