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Miguel Santana
1
The State of Texas
vs.
Miguel Santana
You
are
here
The Investigation
Police become involved in a case when:
1. They are called to investigate a crime
2. The conduct a traffic stop
The Investigation
Encounters With the Police
Encounters With the Police
Have you or has anyone close to you?
Been arrested or charged with an offense
Had a bad experience with the police or the DA's office
The Burden of Proof
The Burden of Proof
At the scene of the crime or in the investigation,
the burden of proof to take action is very low - Probable Cause
The Charge
The Charge
4. Intentionally or Knowingly possessed
1. Miguel Santana, Jr.
2. On September 5, 2015
3. In Brazoria County, Texas
5. Between 4 - 200 g of
6. Methamphetamine
Jury Selection
- A process of elimination
- Intended to find a group of 12 people who have not already made up their mind
- Who can listen to the witnesses without deciding before they hear their testimony
The Only Question Is...
The Only Question Is...
Can you follow the law? The law says a juror must:
- Begin the trial without having made up your mind about the outcome
- Listen to the evidence and be fair to both sides
- Deliberate on the elements of the offense
- Render a verdict based on the law and the evidence
What If...
You don't agree with the law?
You don't like the police officer?
You don't like the victim?
You feel sorry for the defendant?
The Trial
The boundaries of a trial
The Trial
The Rights of the Defendant
The Rights of the Defendant
The right to a trial
The right to confront witnesses
The right to remain silent
The Rules of Evidence
The Rules of Evidence
- Hearsay
- Examples
- Exceptions
- Extraneous conduct
The Trial
Making a Decision
The Trial
What a Jury considers
Physical Evidence
Physical Evidence
Physical evidence:
- Objects
- DNA swabs
- Rocks
- Videos
- Documents
- Lab reports
- Records
Testimony
Testimony
Testimony IS evidence!
Testimony tells you why something is important
"Possession"
"Possession"
- Care
- Custody
- Control
- Management
DOES NOT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH OWNERSIP
Possession is more like...
- You take it home in a box (care) or have it delivered (control)
- It can be yours (custody) or you can give it to someone else (control)
- You can consume (control) it or give a piece away (management)
- You can split it up or eat it all
The Pizza Party
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt
There is NO definition
It is not 100% sure
Only if confirmed by a laboratory or video
The Punishment
Phase
Jurors must be able to consider the full range of punishment:
- From 2 - 20 years in prison
- Up to $10,000 fine OR
- Probation of one or both