CCJ210 discussion 7

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1. Do you agree with allowing cameras into the courtroom? Why or why not? Support your answer using the reading and lecture notes. I disagree with the presence of cameras in the courtroom, because it violates the privacy of the victim and everyone involved. The Sixth Amendment ensures the right to an impartial jury, which requires jurors to be free from any bias or prior knowledge of the case (Carp et al., 2016). Cameras draw a lot of attention, potentially making it difficult for prospective jurors to remain unbiased. Removing cameras grants everyone privacy and protects their Sixth Amendment rights. 2. Should jurors be allowed to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant? Would you feel comfortable leaving a life or death decision to a jury? Explain your answer and support with the reading and lecture notes.  I consider jurors are a fair method of determining the guilt or innocence of a defendant because it ensures that both sides of the case are heard. Jurors are selected through a careful process, and their role is to listen to the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense before reaching a decision (Carp et al., 2016). If I were the defendant, I would trust the jury to determine my innocence. However, I would find it emotionally challenging to make a life or death decision. Even if I believed the defendant was guilty, I would be uncomfortable with the idea of being responsible for someone's death. 3. Should Brady material be allowed to be admitted during plea bargaining? Explain and support your answer using the reading and lecture notes.  I believe Brady material should be admitted at any stage of the trial process. In Arizona, rule 15 is the obligation to disclose any exculpatory or impeaching information (Higuera, 2024). Denying the use of Brady material during plea bargaining would constitute a violation of due process. Failure to acknowledge Brady material automatically renders the case unfair. Withholding such crucial information affects the defendant’s ability to make informed decisions about their case. 4. What is the duty of the defense attorney? How does this differ from what you have seen on television? The main responsibility of a defense attorney is to prove that the prosecutor’s case is not beyond a reasonable doubt (Carp et al., 2016). This is slightly different from what I have seen on TV shows and movies, where defense attorneys are depicted as trying to prove guilt or innocence. In reality, their role is to challenge or question the evidence presented by the prosecution. In some cases, the attorney's objective is not to establish the defendant's innocence of all wrongdoing, but rather to show they are not guilty of the specific crime they are accused of. TV shows and movies often show a more simplistic, black-and-white depiction of legal scenarios. References
Carp, R.H., Stidham, R., Manning, K.L, Holmes, L.M. (2016). Judicial Process in America (10 th ed.). CQ Press Higuera, A. (2024). Lecture on The Trial Process and The Role of Media. Personal Collection of A. Higuera, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff AZ.
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