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What was Clarence Gideon accused of in June of 1961? Why was Mr. Gideon denied a lawyer?

Bell ringer 1.3.13. Please read page 374, Landmark Supreme Court Cases. Write questions and answer. What was Clarence Gideon accused of in June of 1961? Why was Mr. Gideon denied a lawyer? Who wrote the unamimous opinion in Gideon versus Wainwright?

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What was Clarence Gideon accused of in June of 1961? Why was Mr. Gideon denied a lawyer?

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  1. Bell ringer 1.3.13 Please read page 374, Landmark Supreme Court Cases. Write questions and answer. • What was Clarence Gideon accused of in June of 1961? • Why was Mr. Gideon denied a lawyer? • Who wrote the unamimous opinion in Gideon versus Wainwright? • The Supreme Court overturned which court case ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright? • What happened to Mr. Gideon in his retrial?

  2. Today's Objective • List the general types of criminal cases • Explain the procedures in a criminal court case

  3. Dates to rememeber • End of First Semester is 5 days away! • Ch. 15 test will be on Friday, 1.4.13

  4. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • Web Map – Penalties for Crimes • 8 Review questions you should know … • Web Map

  5. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • Web Map – Penalties for Crimes • 8 Review questions you should know … • Web Map

  6. Penalties For Crimes Page 369-370

  7. Punishment by fine Or imprisonment Depending on Severity of crime Penalties For Crimes Page 369-370

  8. Punishment by fine Or imprisonment Depending on Severity of crime Penalties For Crimes Penalties protect Society by keeping Dangerous people In jail Page 369-370

  9. Punishment by fine Or imprisonment Depending on Severity of crime Penalties For Crimes Penalties serve as A warning or deterrent To others thinking About breaking law Penalties protect Society by keeping Dangerous people In jail Page 369-370

  10. Chapter 15 Test questions you should know … Serious crimes With serious Consequences Are what? Roman emperors Would issue _____, Which were Commands like laws. What is a term for A law written by A legislative branch Of government? Who decides If there is Sufficient Evidence to formally Charge a suspect With a crime A negotiation Between the defense And prosecutor Is called what? What are legal Decisions that become Part of common law? Page 344-358 What was the first Known system Of law? What is the only Crime defined By the Constitution?

  11. Chapter 15 Test questions you should know … The science Or philosophy of law Twelve people who Must reach a Unanimous verdict To convict or Acquit in a federal trial Legal action in which A person or group Sues to collect damages Good reason to Believe that a Place contains Illegal goods, Evidence, or a Wanted person Obstructing or Interfering with The judicial process Punishes accused Criminals without A trial or fair Hearing in court Page 344-358 Disagreements Over non criminal matters System of law Based on previous Court decisions

  12. Punishment by fine Or imprisonment Depending on Severity of crime Penalties also allow For rehabilitation of Criminal while in prison Penalties For Crimes Penalties serve as A warning or deterrent To others thinking About breaking law Penalties protect Society by keeping Dangerous people In jail Page 369-370

  13. Punishment by fine Or imprisonment Depending on Severity of crime Parole is allowed; Critics argue that Criminals do not serve their full terms Penalties also allow For rehabilitation of Criminal while in prison Penalties For Crimes Penalties serve as A warning or deterrent To others thinking About breaking law Penalties protect Society by keeping Dangerous people In jail Page 369-370

  14. Page 369-370

  15. Bell ringer 1.4 Please copy down the questions (10) ; please skip three lines per question • Why does Mike get arrested? • What advice does Mike’s friend give him as he is arrested? • Why is Mike’s crime considered a felony? • How often was Mike in court after his arrest? • What was Mike’s sentence for his crime? Video – Shop lifting

  16. Bell ringer 1.4 Please copy down the questions (10) • How much is Mike ordered to pay as restitution to the camera shop? • What set of rules did Mike’s parents give him after his arrest? • What are the four basic reasons why people shoplift? • How does Ricardo’s shoplifting record affecting the rest of his life? • How much more probation does Mike have left? Video – Shop lifting

  17. Today's Objective • List the general types of criminal cases • Explain the procedures in a criminal court case

  18. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • Three Column Chart – Steps in the Criminal Process • Video – Shoplifting • Ch. 15 test (open book)

  19. What Happens in a Criminal Case • Criminal cases follow several steps • At each step, defendant is entitled to protections of _______ process • Cases begin with ______ of a suspect Page 370-373

  20. Page 370-373 Arrest • A suspect is arrested and read his _______ • Right to remain _____, have an ______ present, right to a court appointed attorney and right to stop answering ________ • Suspect is booked (___________ and ___________)

  21. Bell ringer 1.8 Please copy down questions (10); Please skip 3 lines per question. Thanks. • What do civil lawsuits usually involve? • What is the court’s job in civil cases? • What is a negligence suit? • What would someone want from an equity suit? • How do suits of equity differ from other lawsuits?

  22. Bell ringer 1.8 Please copy down questions (10); Please skip 3 lines per question. Thanks. • What is the purpose of the discovery process? • When does each side exchange the pleadings documents? • Why are most civil cases settled before they go to court? • What does it mean to show a preponderance of evidence? • What does it mean if a losing side in a court case wants to appeal the case?

  23. Today's Objective • List the general types of criminal cases • Explain the procedures in a criminal court case

  24. Daily Planner • Bell ringer • Three Column Chart – Steps in the Criminal Process • Video – Shoplifting • HWK – GR 15-1 (due on Thursday, 1.10)

  25. Hearing, Indictment & Arraignment • A hearing takes place soon after arrest; informed of ________ • Back to jail, bail or free on own ________ • __________ – formal hearing where a plea is entered Page 370-373

  26. ______ is picked; both sides try to avoid harmful jurors ______ statements _______presents its case; then defense goes Both sides may cross _______ witnesses Closing arguments Page 370-373 Trial

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