Unit Six Criminal Justice By: Paige Beard, Caitlin Eshleman, Courtney Emberson

Common Objections Adult Trials Juvenile Trials Criminal Law Civil Law 100 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500 500

On cross examination, not allowing the witness time to answer the question.

Badgering

The Witness’ statement unfairly prejudices the jury

Inflammatory

The question requires a guess on the part of the witness

Speculation

The witness is starting a generality about someone

Characterization

The question requires a non-expert witness to testify as the guilt or innocence of a defendant

Ultimate Issue

Judge/Jury

Judge alone or judge and jury

Courtroom

Open to the public

Identity of the offender

Offender’s name is released to the media

Records

All Records remain

Sentence

Stricter Punishment

Judge/Jury

Judge alone, no jury

Courtroom

Closed to the Public

Identity of Offender

Offender’s name is not released to the media

Records

After probation can have files expunged

Sentence

Rehabilitation rather than punishment

Types of cases

Criminal Conduct

Examples of Cases

Theft, Assault, and Murder

Name of who brings the case

Prosecution

Other side of the court

Defense or Defendant

Goals of those who bring the case

Fines, Jail Time, and Probation

Types of cases

Disputes between private parties

Example's of cases

Contracts, wills, divorce, child support, custody, ect.

Name of who brings the suit

Plaintiff

Other side of the court

Defendant

Goals of those who bring the case

Money, Property