ADMJ-002 - Principles of the Justice System: Week 1 Study Guide:

Briefly Research and Respond to the Following (150words or less is fine, each part):

Part 1 - Fair Trial by Peers:

Respond:

Prior to the 1970's, especially in the South,Black persons arrested for crimes were commonly tried by a jury of their "White Peers".The District Attorney would purposefully reject Black jurors. Discuss why this is not allowable and why you believe a court would allow this to occur.

Part 2 -

Watch the following video of arraignment which starts at 8:20 of the video.This includes discussion of whether the suspect should have a public defender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os228Vr8fHE

Respond:

1. What is an arraignment in court?

2. After the arrest of a suspect and at arraignment describe what the judge is required to do.

3. Describe a preemptory challenge and dismissal of a juror for cause.

4. Research Nikolas Cruz of Florida, briefly describe.

(answers can be very brief, please utilize own words)