discussion board 553

The Supreme Court interpretation of the Sixth Amendment requires that trial juries in both federal and state criminal trials be selected from “a representative cross-section of the community.” It also guarantees trial by a jury of peers. That phrase does not mean that, say, a student facing criminal charges must have a jury of students or that female defendants must have an all-female jury. Discuss what potential problems exist in attempting to provide a defendant with a jury of persons exclusively similar to him/her. Is such an effort possible…practical? Discuss who the students would prefer to have on a jury if they found themselves to be defendants in a criminal trial.

Sentencing disparity persists because punishment of offenders in the United States is basically a state or local concern where justice is determined by state legislatures and reflects consensus among political constituents. What are the problems with sentencing guidelines? What are the problems with determinate sentences? Indeterminate sentences? Discuss some possible ways in which sentencing disparity might be resolved.

Plaintiff’s lawyers claim that lawsuits against the police often lead to positive results for police departments. Discuss how such lawsuits might result better training for officers. Discuss how lawsuits might differently affect officers and agencies when the officer was following department policy as opposed to when the officer was acting on his/her own.

What changes do you see coming in the future of Criminal Evidence and Proof? Be specific!

 

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