PARAC240-WK2

PARAC240-WK2 Student Name University Course Professor Name Date PARAC240-WK2 Definitions Adversary System The adversary system is a system of adjudication where the judge acts as the referee between two opposing sides instead of acting as a person also making the state’s case or independently seeking out justice. Discretion Discretion entails the power to act with general rules, guidelines, or law without being confined to specific rules or even the need to completely justify or explain each action or decision made. Factual Guilt Factual guilt is where a defendant has actually committed the alleged crime. This is based on the evidence and facts as opposed to whether they can be proven guilty in a court of law. Legal Guilt Legal guilt represents a combination of factual guilt that is proven beyond reasonable doubt and in a fair process. NolleProsequi Nolleprosequi represents a scenario where a criminal case ends because the prosecutor decides or agrees to stop prosecuting. Sovereign Immunity The concept of sovereign immunity is a doctrine that holds that the government is immune from lawsuits, meaning that governments must consent to be sued. Victim Impact Statement A victim impact statement is a statement made to the court, at the time of sentencing, regarding the effect of the crime in question on the victim or the victim’s family. Review Questions What is the constitutional mission of a prosecutor? The constitutional mission of a prosecutor is to prosecut...