The Processes of Criminal Cases
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Mock Case
Keelan Marshall, 18, accused of rape in the 1st degree. Defendant, 12, a minor.
Accusation: Rape in the 1st degree
Pleads: Not Guilty, argues consent
Keelan Marshall has been accused of rape in the first degree. The minor has accused him of raping her at a party when she was intoxicated but he argues that it was consensual. The sentencing if found guilty will range from 0-15 years in-prison.
Accusation: Rape in the 1st degree
Pleads: Not Guilty, argues consent
Keelan Marshall has been accused of rape in the first degree. The minor has accused him of raping her at a party when she was intoxicated but he argues that it was consensual. The sentencing if found guilty will range from 0-15 years in-prison.
Module Study
1. The grand jury and petit jury are different. The grand jury determines if a person can be tried for a crime. A petit jury listens to evidence and determines if the defendant is guilty of the crime.
2. 9 of 10 defendants take plea bargains, which reduces the sentencing and/or drops charges.
3. Defendants can waive their right to a jury and take a bench trial instead. This is where the defending leaves the "fact-finding" to the judge.
Quiz Grade: 100%
2. 9 of 10 defendants take plea bargains, which reduces the sentencing and/or drops charges.
3. Defendants can waive their right to a jury and take a bench trial instead. This is where the defending leaves the "fact-finding" to the judge.
Quiz Grade: 100%