Author Question: Small groups of friends who share intimate knowledge and confidences are called ... (Read 62 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Aug 12, 2018

Small groups of friends who share intimate knowledge and confidences are called ___________________ _.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Explain the reasons why the process of discovery exists in both civil and criminal cases, but is significantly curtailed in the latter.

What will be an ideal response?

elyse44 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 12, 2018

Answer to Question 1

cliques

Answer to Question 2

Discovery is designed to give both parties to a legal dispute a good idea about the evidence that will be presented at trial. Not only does this exchange of information prevent surprises, but also it facilitates resolutions without trial, such as the settlement of a civil case or a plea bargain in a criminal case. Discovery, however, is limited in criminal cases, since the prosecution bears the burden of persuasion to prove a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, and the defendant is protected against being forced to incriminate himself/herself. If the defense had to disclose evidence to the prosecution, the privilege against self-incrimination would be rendered meaningless.