Courtroom Workgroup

Paper Summary:

The paper describes the many participants in the criminal courtroom such as judges, juries, prosecutors, defense attorneys, witnesses, and the defendant. The paper focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the judge, prosecuting attorney, and the defense attorney.

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Judge
Prosecuting Attorney
Defense Attorney
Courtroom

From the Paper:

" They do this by (1.) emphasizing the absence of evidence, (2.) discrediting the importance of physical evidence, or (3.) by impugning the testimony or integrity of the prosecution's witnesses. Defense is also allowed to present witnesses, including expert witnesses. Each side is allowed to make closing arguments. The prosecution emphasizes the evidence against the defendant and the defense highlights the weaknesses of the prosecution's case. The judge instructs the jury to carefully weigh the testimony of the witnesses and the evidence. The judge also instructs the jury concerning the degree of proof necessary for a finding of guilt and the associated punishment for such a finding. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Courtroom Participants (2006). Role of the judge and other courtroom participants. Retrieved April 23, 2006, from http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/jurors/courtParticipants.cfm
• Grubb, R. & Hemby, K.V. (2004). Effective Communication for Criminal Justice Professionals. Thompson/Wadsworth. Retrieved April 23, 2006, from https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/secure/resource/resource.asp

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