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Journal– 3/8/12
Read the article “Searching for Details Online, Lawyers Facebook the Jury” and answer the questions on the back of your packet .
The Judicial System
From Crime to Doing TimeWhat Courts Do
BrainPOP | Trials
Stages of Criminal Justice
Protections for the
Accused
Miranda Rights“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”
Created in 1966 as a result of the US Supreme Court case of Miranda v. Arizona. Intended to protect the suspect’s Fifth Amendment right to refuse to answer self-incriminating questions.
Investigation What happens?
Police present evidence of probable cause to judge
Judge issues search warrant Police conduct search Police seize evidence & talk to witnesses Police present evidence to a prosecutor
BRAINSTORM
What are the rights of the suspect?
What are the criminal justice procedures?
The Case of Dwight Dexter With your group, you will review exhibits
from the case of Dwight Dexter to determine if his civil rights were upheld during his trial and appeal
The Case of Dwight Dexter1. Create a large T-Chart with the column
headings: Evidence that Dexter’s Right Were Upheld & Evidence that Dexter’s Rights Were Not Upheld
2. Answer the questions at the bottom of each document (in writing) and use T-chart to record findings
3. Be ready to share your answers
Debriefing Were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld during
the investigation and arrest? Why or why not? Were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld during
the jury selection? Why or why not? According to the Supreme Court precedents
mentioned in Exhibit C, were the rights of Dwight Dexter upheld in the criminal justice process? Why or why not?
Reflection Answer this question in your journal:
How “just” is our criminal justice system?