L&S: Models, Prosecutorial Discretion, Plea Bargaining

What is the goal of the adversarial model?

To resolve disputes through a trail with opposing sides

What is the main goal of the consensus model?

Efficient and quick resolution of cases, often through plea bargaining

What does the crime control model prioritize?

Speed, efficiency, and crime suppression

What does the due process model emphasize?

Proteting individual rights and ensuring fair procedures

What is prosecutorial discretion?

The prosecutor’s authority to decide charges, trails, and plea deals

What limits prosecutorial discretion?

Prosecutors can’t make decisions based on race, religion, gender, or cilvil rights

What is “Blind charging”?

A method where identifying information is removed to prevent bias in charging and ensure fairness in the prosecutorial process

What are the types of plea bargaining?

Charge, court, and sentence bargaining

What is extraordinary bargaining?

A plea deal involving unusual conditions like community service or donations

What is a key concern with plea bargaining?

Innocent people may feel pressured to plead guilty