JRN 430 Quiz 2 Questions And Answers
Shield laws state laws that protect journalists from having to reveal their sources
Confidentiality the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to
unauthorized individuals
What 2 mechanisms protect journalists who do not want to reveal sources of information
1. Reporter's privilege
2. Shield laws
search warrants a written order issued by a judge, directed to a law enforcement officer,
authorizing the search and seizure of any property for which there is probable cause
Continuance postponement of a trial to a later time
sequestration the isolation of jurors to avoid prejudice from publicity in a sensational trial
, JRN 430 Quiz 2 Questions And Answers
gag orders a nonlegal term used to describe court orders that prohibit the publication or
discussion of specific materials
Admonitions judges' instructions to jurors warning them to avoid potentially prejudicial
communications
jury instructions judge gives the jury the particular rules of law that apply to the case
for cause challenge the ability of attorneys to remove a potential juror for a reason the law
finds sufficient, as opposed to a peremptory challenge
retrial a second or further trial
closure the act of closing off an entire court trial, or voir dire
who decides if cameras and news can be in the courthouse the judge
what are the 2 instances in which courts are closed completely 1. Protecting the juveniles
Shield laws state laws that protect journalists from having to reveal their sources
Confidentiality the act of holding information in confidence, not to be released to
unauthorized individuals
What 2 mechanisms protect journalists who do not want to reveal sources of information
1. Reporter's privilege
2. Shield laws
search warrants a written order issued by a judge, directed to a law enforcement officer,
authorizing the search and seizure of any property for which there is probable cause
Continuance postponement of a trial to a later time
sequestration the isolation of jurors to avoid prejudice from publicity in a sensational trial
, JRN 430 Quiz 2 Questions And Answers
gag orders a nonlegal term used to describe court orders that prohibit the publication or
discussion of specific materials
Admonitions judges' instructions to jurors warning them to avoid potentially prejudicial
communications
jury instructions judge gives the jury the particular rules of law that apply to the case
for cause challenge the ability of attorneys to remove a potential juror for a reason the law
finds sufficient, as opposed to a peremptory challenge
retrial a second or further trial
closure the act of closing off an entire court trial, or voir dire
who decides if cameras and news can be in the courthouse the judge
what are the 2 instances in which courts are closed completely 1. Protecting the juveniles
