Key Concepts in Jury Selection

The video discusses the protection of constitutional rights during the trial phase in the U.S. justice system, highlighting the adversarial process and the role of plea bargains. It explores jury selection, potential biases, and the impact of race and gender. The right to counsel is examined through the Gideon vs Wayne case. The Brady Rule's importance in evidence disclosure is illustrated with the Duke lacrosse case. The video also addresses racial disparities in sentencing and plea bargains, and the influence of pre-trial publicity and media on trials.

What percentage of criminal cases in the U.S. are resolved through plea bargains?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

In the U.S., how many jurors are typically required in capital cases?

• 12

• 6

• 8

• 10

What is the primary purpose of the vaad deer process in jury selection?

• To reduce trial costs

• To increase jury size

• To ensure a speedy trial

• To select an impartial jury

What is a peremptory challenge used for during jury selection?

• To request a new trial

• To appeal a court ruling

• To dismiss a juror without stating a reason

• To challenge the judge's decision

What was the significant outcome of the Gideon vs. Wainwright case?

• Requirement for unanimous jury verdicts

• Right to court-appointed counsel for defendants

• Establishment of the right to a speedy trial

• Abolishment of capital punishment

What does the Brady Rule require prosecutors to do?

• Disclose all evidence to the media

• Provide a speedy trial

• Ensure a unanimous jury verdict

• Disclose evidence favorable to the defense

In the Duke lacrosse case, what was the prosecutor accused of withholding?

• Witness testimonies

• DNA evidence

• Financial records

• Surveillance footage

What can judges do to manage pre-trial publicity?

• Dismiss the jury

• Ban all media coverage

• Delay the trial indefinitely

• Change the trial location

What is the purpose of sequestering a jury?

• To speed up the trial process

• To ensure a unanimous verdict

• To reduce trial costs

• To protect jurors from outside influence

What fundamental right is emphasized throughout the criminal justice process?

• Right to remain silent

• Right to counsel

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to a public trial