Forensic Psych

differential experience hypothesis

own race bias

4 stages of the judicial process

• pretrial: initial appearance; arraignment ( charges are read; plea may be entered); discovery process

• trial; jury selection

• disposition; sentencing

• appeals

what is jurisdiction: the authority of a court or government to make decisions and apply the law. It can also refer to the territory within which a court or government has power. 

difference of civil and criminal courts: Types of cases being heard

peremptory challenge (fish shirt): reject potential juror without reasoning

what is deposition- sworn testimony outside of the court; pretrial process, in presence of a court recorder

process when people are excluded from court from questioning: voir dire

daubert standard → scientific evidence

dusky standard→ competency to stand trial

risk assessments→ predicts the likelihood of a particular individual being dangerous

dual purpose evaluation → insanity & competence

90% of criminal cases end in plea deal, civil in settlements

what sets a trial in motion, not guilty plea

commitment bias

characteristics of an effective police officer

amie curie brief→ friend of the court; not directly involved but has expertise to assist the court in making a decision.