Exam 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Once the judge set Andrew's bail at $1.5 million, Andrew's family contacts a bail bond agent. What percentage of the cash bail will the bail bond agent usually request in order to post a bail on Andrew's behalf?

Case 8-2 Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, she can be sentenced to 5 years in a state prison. The prosecutors are offering her a 3-year prison sentence if she pleads guilty to the charges. Ruth is being represented by a public defender who informs Ruth she must decide if she will take the plea bargain or decide to go to trial for the charge of burglary. -Ruth's attorney advises Ruth that it is best if a jury hears the case. Ruth's attorney also advises that she does not testify at her trial because he is fearful that Ruth may implicate herself in the crime. Which amendment specifies that Ruth does not have to be a witness against herself at trial?

The______ is the law limiting the amount of time prosecutors have to bring criminal charges against a suspect after the crime has occurred.

The_______are made by each side's attorney after the cases for the plaintiff and defendant have been presented.

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?

Andrew's attorney believes that it may be in Andrew's best interest to plead guilty to the charges against him. His attorney is concerned that the evidence against Andrew is overwhelming and a jury will most likely find him guilty if they go to trial. Andrew decides to plead guilty in exchange for a 15-year prison sentence. What form must Andrew complete that proves Andrew is pleading guilty voluntarily and with full comprehension of the consequences?

The Sixth Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

Each jurisdiction has its own bail tariffs.

All of the following are reasons that a defendant pleads not guilty EXCEPT:

A(n)_______ is a witness who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized knowledge or training.

Discuss requirements to serve on a jury and the process of jury selection in a criminal case.

The Sixth Amendment specifies what the time limits are for a speedy trial.

The_____ Amendment states that no person "shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

Outline and provide a short description of each of the six steps leading to a trial.

Which type of challenge is one used to exclude potential jurors from serving on the jury without any supporting reason or cause being provided by the attorney?

A ________is a form that must be completed by a defendant who pleads guilty in most jurisdictions. The defendant in this form states that she or he has agreed to the plea voluntarily and with full comprehension of the consequences.

The rules of evidence state that expert witnesses may base their testimony on three types of information. Which of the following is NOT one of those types of information?

What type of challenge is one in which the attorney states the reason why a prospective juror should not be included on the jury?

The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify is called:

Which type of defense used in a defendant's case includes the submission of evidence showing that the accused was not at or near the scene of the crime at the time the crime was committed?