• Riv Psichiatr · Jul 2012

    Comparative Study

    [The investigative and adversarial process in Italy and the United States].

    • George B Palermo, Vincenzo Mastronardi, and Susanna Agostini.
    • University of Nevada, Medical School Las Vegas, USA.
    • Riv Psichiatr. 2012 Jul 1; 47 (4 Suppl): 42-5.

    AbstractThe structure of the US legal system, which relies on the presence of different courts to provide for the impartial administration of justice, both civil and criminal is discussed. Therefore, all the steps to conviction or acquittal of the American criminal trial, are taken into consideration. However, there is the presumption of innocence of the accused and the prosecution must prove his guilt beyond any reasonable doubt. Another important procedure in the US trial is the jury selection (voir dire), 12 jurors: 6 for the defense and 6 for the prosecution. In Italy it was observed that the autonomy of the police would squeeze the steering function of the prosecutor, and the practice of "under cover" investigation has granted an extension of police activity.

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