Problem
Officers arrest two men at a local coffee shop for trespassing. The two offenders were involved in a verbal dispute with other patrons who were of a different ethnic background. The officers' report indicates that the arrests were made to remove the men so that the "situation wouldn't get out of hand." The first offender, Joshua, has a history of run-ins and has a record that includes trespassing and obstruction. The second offender, Randal, has no prior arrests. Each offender is assigned a public defender. Joshua's public defender thinks the charges could be dismissed, but Randal's attorney, known for taking the first deal offered, is not committing to a strategy.
i. What is the judge's power, and how is it used?
ii. What is the prosecutor's power, and how is it used?
iii. What is the defense attorney's power, and how is it used?
iv. What is the duty of a jury?
v. Discuss how an element of power in that role will come to bear on a predicted aspect of the case.