Pre-Trial Proceedings

AGENDAApril 19, 2013

Today’s topics Taking care of each other Pre-Trial Proceedings The Trial

Administrative Unit 2 Test: April 24

Homework Unit 2: Prepare for review/study session

Take Care of Each Other

What to do if you are arrested…

Know Your Rights–Do not consent to a search–Do not fight with the police officer–Ask to speak with an attorney if you are

being held–Assert your right to remain silent

Pre-Trial Proceedings

1. Booking 2. Initial Appearance

Bail

Pre-Trial Proceedings

3. Preliminary Hearing

3. Grand Jury

OR

Pre-Trial Proceedings

4. Arraignment

Pretrial Motions1. Motion for discovery of evidence2. Motion for continuance3. Motion for change of venue4. Motion to suppress evidence

Plea Bargaining1. Good or bad policy?

2. Who has the power?

The TrialRight to trial by jury Peremptory challenge

Right to a speedy and public trial

Right to compulsory process and to confront witnesses Subpoena

Freedom from self-incrimination Immunity

Right to an attorney

Criminal appeals Mistrial Habeus corpus

Homework

Before you leave Pick up your belongings & any trash Straighten up your area

Homework Unit 2 Test: April 24 Unit 2: Prepare for review/study session

Bail