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burton19126

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Discuss the differences between an indictment and an information. What are the merits and downfalls of each? Which would you prefer if being charged in a criminal case? Why?
 
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Question 2

Define, compare, and contrast the two types of challenges to prospective jury members.
 
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joechoochoy

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Reply #1 on: Aug 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

An indictment is a written accusation of a crime filed by the grand jury. An
information is a criminal charge filed by the prosecutor without the intervention of a
grand jury. A grand jury is intended to serve as a buffer or referee between the
government and the people who are charged with crimes. A grand jury meets in
secret and the defendant has no right to present evidence. Most states provide that
a prosecution by information may be commenced only after a preliminary
examination and commitment by a magistrate. I would prefer the information, as I
could have an attorney represent me and present evidence at a preliminary hearing.

Answer to Question 2

The two types of challenges to prospective jury members are challenges for cause
and peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause are to dismiss potential jurors
based on causes specified by law. Peremptory challenges are to dismiss potential
jurors for reasons that need not be stated. Causes vary from state to state, but are
specified by statute and are unlimited in number. Peremptory challenges vary in
number allowed.


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burton19126

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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2018
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