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The Courts (Sentencing Types (Indetermine (Also called indefinite
creates…
The Courts
Sentencing Types
Indetermine
Also called indefinite
creates minimum and maximum range of years to serve
Parole board discretion for release
tied to rehabilitation
Determinate
Specific period
incorporates "good time" or "credit time"
release is mandatory
Discretion of parole board if returned
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Trial
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Trial Process
Jury selection
opening statements
presentation of evidence
rebuttal
closing statements
instruction of jury
deliberation
decision
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Legal issues
-has to be voluntary
-DA must inform if a plea is on a table
- Alford Plea
-may be threatened with more serious charges
Appeal
Based upon the claim of error in law
States decide majority of appeals
few result in acquittal
Whether lawfully detained if claim of constitutional rights violation