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Recurring Problems in the Trial of a Criminal Action

NCJ Number
95051
Author(s)
D S Voorhees
Date Published
1981
Length
84 pages
Annotation
This reference work presents a collection of relatively recent decisions on many procedural problems which plague criminal trial judges, arranged in 22 topical categories.
Abstract
The following subject areas are covered: jury-related problems, pro se representation, Jencks Act materials, Bruton problems, coconspirator statements, civil contempt/criminal contempt, summary contempt, recalcitrant witness, disruptive witness, disruptive defendant, fifth amendment, identification testimony, tape recordings of conversations, balancing probative value of evidence against prejudicial effect, expert testimony, requiring defendant to display body or to don clothing, curative instructions, motion for judgment of acquittal, mistrial, right of confrontation, and waiver of right to 12-person jury.