Criminal Procedure for Court Interpreters

Criminal Procedure for Court Interpreters

In this 80-minute video, Holly Mikkelson provides an in-depth explanation of the US criminal justice system.  Topics include state and federal courts, types of crimes, pretrial proceedings, jury selection, opening statements, types of evidence, direct and cross examination, objections, closing arguments, jury instructions, verdict, sentencing, and appeals.  The accompanying booklet also  includes a municipal court advisement of rights, a list of criminal law motions, a list of objections, and a list of commonly mistranslated legal terms.  This video is available only in DVD format.