When would an initial plea be entered? What kinds of pleas are valid?
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The defendant enters an initial plea when
He may plead guilty (admits to all the charges), not guilty (denies all the
charges), or no contest (He does not admit to the charges but will not
dispute them in criminal court.
Know what is covered by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments as pertains to our
class.
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, 4th: Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures.
5th: The fifth amendment prohibits subjecting anyone twice to "jeopardy of
life or limb" for the same offense. This is known as the double jeopardy
clause.
6th: The sixth amendment to the constitution affords several rights,
including the right to counsel, the right to a speedy trial, the right to a jury,
and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
8th: Excessive bail shall not be required.
What is bail? What is its purpose?
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Bail is a sum of money deposited by a defendant with a court to ensure the
defendant's appearance at trial. The purpose of bail is to ensure that
defendants show up to trial.
What is preventive detention and how it is related to bail?
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Preventive detention is when the supreme court has ruled that suspects
can be held without bail if they pose a potential danger to the community-
wa practice. It is related to bail because...
Know the meaning of probable cause and key components that factor into whether
probable cause can be established (e.g., use of informants, anonymous tips...probably
more from class than book).
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The defendant enters an initial plea when
He may plead guilty (admits to all the charges), not guilty (denies all the
charges), or no contest (He does not admit to the charges but will not
dispute them in criminal court.
Know what is covered by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments as pertains to our
class.
Give this one a try later!
, 4th: Prohibits unreasonable search and seizures.
5th: The fifth amendment prohibits subjecting anyone twice to "jeopardy of
life or limb" for the same offense. This is known as the double jeopardy
clause.
6th: The sixth amendment to the constitution affords several rights,
including the right to counsel, the right to a speedy trial, the right to a jury,
and the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses.
8th: Excessive bail shall not be required.
What is bail? What is its purpose?
Give this one a try later!
Bail is a sum of money deposited by a defendant with a court to ensure the
defendant's appearance at trial. The purpose of bail is to ensure that
defendants show up to trial.
What is preventive detention and how it is related to bail?
Give this one a try later!
Preventive detention is when the supreme court has ruled that suspects
can be held without bail if they pose a potential danger to the community-
wa practice. It is related to bail because...
Know the meaning of probable cause and key components that factor into whether
probable cause can be established (e.g., use of informants, anonymous tips...probably
more from class than book).
