Introduction to Criminal Justice System

Running head: INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM 2
Introduction to Criminal Justice System
Search and seizure is a law provided in the fourth amendment of the constitution. Police
detectives obtained the warrant to conduct search and seizure at Death row’s headquarter in
connection to Mr. Wallace’s murder (Sullivan, 2005). They seized a Chevy Impala belonging to
Knight as one of the vehicles used in the night of the murder. The seizure as explained by
Michelena, a supervisor of the detectives, in this case, was used to garner evidence and help
them in a clear understanding of the murder case ("Christopher (Biggie Smalls) Wallace Part 2 of
3," n.d.).
The trial process involves eight processes. These are trial initiation, selection of a jury,
opening statement, evidence presentation, closing statements, the judge's charge to the jury,
deliberations by the jury and finally the judge’s verdict. In the case of Wallace, the main suspects
are Suge Knight (main suspect), Amir Mohammed who police had his sketch and David Mack
whom a critical evidence was found in his residence months later after the murder ("FBI reveals
documents in Biggie Smalls death probe," n.d.). The witnesses who would be helpful in defense
of the above suspects are the character witnesses who act in defense’s innocence.
The trials commence with an opening statement from the prosecutors and the defense’s
attorney. An opening statement is helpful to the jury as it directs the jury on which ways the
attorney will provide the evidence. In relation to the case of Mr. Wallace, “good morning ladies
and gentlemen. I am Kevin counsel representing the state of Los Angeles. Today you will hear
how these men seated here orchestrated the murder of B.I.G while returning to his hotel after an
industrial party. My honor David Mack alongside his friend Mohamed are the main suspects in
this case. Throughout this case am going to provide you with substantial evidence to prove the