DISCUSSION 2
Before a court is permitted to allow a criminal defendant to stand trial, plead guilty, or waive constitutional rights, the court must be satisfied that the defendant is competent to engage in any of these activities. What is meant by competency? Describe the legal standard for determining competency to stand trial and waive rights in a criminal case.
What is the difference between jurisdiction and venue?
EXERCISE 2
Assignment Prompt
What is a motion to suppress evidence? Why is it particularly important to constitutional criminal procedure and, therefore, criminal justice professionals – especially law enforcement officers?
What is prosecutorial discretion and how can it result in selective or vindictive prosecution? What is a writ of certiorari? Under what circumstances might a court of last resort, like the U.S. Supreme Court, grant certiorari?
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