Author Question: What pretrial discovery rights does the prosecution have? In light of the governments power to ... (Read 89 times)

misspop · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

What pretrial discovery rights does the prosecution have? In light of the governments power to charge a person with a crime, which could lead to the loss of property, liberty, or even life as a consequence,

is it fair to make the defense discover anything to the prosecution?
What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

With regard to discovery, strategy is also referred to as work _________.

Fill in the blank with correct word.

LVPMS · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: Good answers should describe the basic discovery rules that apply to the prosecution and the purpose behind discovery. Then students should identify and discuss the limited reciprocal obligations of the defense and the triggering circumstances of the defense obligation. Students should address the limitations on prosecution discovery designed to avoid compelling the defense from supplying inculpatory evidence. Positions on the second part of the question should be supported by the stated purposes of discovery.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: product