I have a difficult time understanding the procedural and substantive disposition of criminal cases between the prosecution and defense prior to going to trial. I have read and re-read my text to no avail. Can anyone help?

Answer 1

I don't think there are any Jiskha tutors who have a background in criminal law, but you may simply need to make absolutely sure you are crystal clear on the meaning(s) of every single word. For example,

http://www.answers.com/procedural

http://www.answers.com/substantive

http://www.answers.com/disposition

Be sure to look up every single word you're not 100% sure of.