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Justice (Adversarial (5th amendment right to not testify (Participation…
Justice
Adversarial
The Battle for the Truth
Discovery
Broad prosecutorial discretion
Judge = Neutral
Complex rules
5th amendment right to not testify
Participation not required
Cross examination
Plea avoids trial
Appeal is typically from defense
Lower governmental trust
Inquisitorial
The Investigation for the Truth
Dossier - constantly being added to - a developing case file
No need for discovery - its all in the file
Lower discretion - apply the law as written
Judge is active
Participation is expected, not just the goalie
Appeal from state or defense
Higher governmental trust
Application not interpretation
Islam is considered a blend of these two
Civil Law is inquisitorial
Common Law is adversarial
Socialist?