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Key Personnel in Criminal Trial - Coggle Diagram
Key Personnel in Criminal Trial
Parties
Trial
Prosecution has burden of proof
Accused can call witnesses to give evidence but it isn't required
Both prepare opening address, question witnesses, closing address
Post trial
If accused is found guilty, parties prepare for sentencing
Accused - highlight mitigating circumstances
Prosecution - highlight
aggravating circumstance
Pre trial
Gather evidence
Determine witnesses
Prepare for trial/hearings
Participate in plea negotiations
Magistrate
Trial
Impartial/unbiased/independent
Ensure rules of procedure are followed
Ensure rules of evidence are followed
Determines verdict
Post trial
Listen to parties
submissions
Determine sentence
Pre trial
Conduct committal hearings for I.O
Determine if there is enough evidence/weight to proceed to trial
Bail applications
Judges
Trial
Ensures rules of evidence are followed
Impartial/unbiased/independent
Ensure rules of procedure are followed
Directs/manages jury
Post trial
Listen to parties submissions
Determine the sentence
Pre trial
Conduct directions hearing
Meet with parties
Review availability of witnesses
Estimate length of trial
Jury
Trial
Impartial
Listen and piece together evidence
Listen to law explained by judge and apply to the facts
Reach a verdict
Post trial
No role past trial
Pre trial
Are empanelled
Receive summons to attend court and be part of jury pool