Two major characteristics of prosecutors is broad discretion and centralization.

Under the assigned counsel system, the government contracts with a law firm to represent all indigents for the year in return for a set fee.

Trial courts of limited jurisdiction account for what percentage of courts nationwide?

Victims and witnesses face frustrations in coping with the process (long waits and uncomfortable surroundings), experience travails in testifying, but overall exhibit surprising support for the system.

Some view the victim’s movement as providing much needed support for victims of crime. Others view the victim’s movement as manipulating victims by providing symbols but no substance.

Who is the person responsible for presiding over a court of law and is authorized to hear and sometimes to decide cases and to conduct trials?

The federal judge with the largest caseload would be:

State judicial conduct commissions can recommend a sanction of private admonishment, public censure, retirement, or removal of a judge if found guilty of misconduct.

You have the right to have an attorney appointed to represent you if the punishment for your crime, if convicted, is a $500 fine.

Problems confronting the lower courts in the United States including all of the following EXCEPT: