Question 1

The judge's instructions to the jury occurs

Accepted Answer

A) o nce both sides have presented their case. 
B) at the beginning of the trial. 
C) once after the prosecution rests and again after the defense rests. 
D) as needed throughout the trial. 
A) o nce both sides have presented their case. 
B) at the beginning of the trial. 
C) once after the prosecution rests and again after the defense rests. 
D) as needed throughout the trial. A

Question 2

While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement, all are trying to negotiate to receive the best outcome for their side, which is known as a(n )

Accepted Answer

A) compromise. 
B) peremptatory challenge. 
C) exchange. 
D) settlement . 
A) compromise. 
B) peremptatory challenge. 
C) exchange. 
D) settlement . C

Question 3

During plea bargaining, a multiple-offense indictment is a tactic used by a

Accepted Answer

A) judge. 
B) prosecutor. 
C) defendant. 
D) defense attorney. 
A) judge. 
B) prosecutor. 
C) defendant. 
D) defense attorney. B

Question 4

Eli is a public defender who is representing his client in a first-degree murder case.  A plea arrangement could not be arranged, so the case is going to trial.  In a matter of weeks, Eli will be forced to help seat a jury.  He is hoping to have a chance to select jurors who will sympathize with his client, who grew up in abject poverty and has a low IQ. Eli is not sure what the outcome of this case will be considering that there is not an eyewitness to testify.
During ________, Eli will be able to determine what biases prospective jurors may have against his client.

Accepted Answer

A) challenge for cause 
B) voir dire 
C) peremptory challenges 
D) testimony 
A) challenge for cause 
B) voir dire 
C) peremptory challenges 
D) testimony

Question 5

Because jurors are carefully chosen by attorneys for each side, juries never wrongly convict or wrongly acquit any defendants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How often cases are plea bargained?

Accepted Answer

A) Cases are never plea bargained. 
B) Cases are seldom plea bargained. 
C) Less than half of all cases are plea bargained. 
D) Most cases are plea bargained. 
A) Cases are never plea bargained. 
B) Cases are seldom plea bargained. 
C) Less than half of all cases are plea bargained. 
D) Most cases are plea bargained.

Question 7

Prosecutors are being "soft on crime" when they engage in plea bargains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Instruction of the jury by the judge concludes the trial process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The ______ is the missing actor in the courtroom's workgroup process that produces plea bargains.

Accepted Answer

A) suspect 
B) crime victim 
C) judge 
D) probation officer 
A) suspect 
B) crime victim 
C) judge 
D) probation officer

Question 10

The possibility of an appeal encourages ju dges to be careless because they know any improper ruling will be corrected at a future date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Slate recently received evidence, from discovery, regarding his client who is awaiting trial for armed robbery and attempted murder.  There are two eye witness accounts, both of which identify Slate's client.  There is also the weapon used in the crime and gunshot shells.  Slates is convinced his client is going to have a long trial ahead of him.
Slate states that eyewitness testimony exists stating that his client committed the crime.  What type of evidence would this be considered?

Accepted Answer

A) Real evidence 
B) Demonstrative evidence 
C) Direct evidence 
D) Circumstantial evidence 
A) Real evidence 
B) Demonstrative evidence 
C) Direct evidence 
D) Circumstantial evidence

Question 12

The _____ Amendment states that the accused are entitled to a speedy and fair trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ Amendment states that the accused...

Question 13

A shared understanding that creates an expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence is called a(n)______.

Accepted Answer

implicit p

Question 14

The trial process is based on

Accepted Answer

A) the adversary process. 
B) jurisdictional territory. 
C) the courtroom players. 
D) judicial discretion. 
A) the adversary process. 
B) jurisdictional territory. 
C) the courtroom players. 
D) judicial discretion.

Question 15

Judges are part of the local legal culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In the past decade, the number of appeals has

Accepted Answer

A) increased at both the state and federal levels. 
B) decreased at both the state and federal levels. 
C) increased at the state level, but decreased at the federal level. 
D) increased at the federal level, but decreased at the state level. 
A) increased at both the state and federal levels. 
B) decreased at both the state and federal levels. 
C) increased at the state level, but decreased at the federal level. 
D) increased at the federal level, but decreased at the state level.

Question 17

Plea bargaining has always been publicly acknowledged by the legal community.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that juries of fewer than 12 members are permitted by the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A) Williams v. Florida   (1970) 
B) Boykin v. Alabama (1969) 
C) North Carolina v. Alford (1970) 
D) Ricketts v. Adamson (1987) 
A) Williams v. Florida   (1970) 
B) Boykin v. Alabama (1969) 
C) North Carolina v. Alford (1970) 
D) Ricketts v. Adamson (1987)

Question 19

Some defendants plead guilty even when they are innocent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Defendants might have the option to choose a bench trial depending on the state in which they reside.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The judge's instructions to the jury occurs

While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement, all are trying to negotiate to receive the best outcome for their side, which is known as a(n )

During plea bargaining, a multiple-offense indictment is a tactic used by a

Because jurors are carefully chosen by attorneys for each side, juries never wrongly convict or wrongly acquit any defendants.

How often cases are plea bargained?

Prosecutors are being "soft on crime" when they engage in plea bargains.

Instruction of the jury by the judge concludes the trial process.

The ______ is the missing actor in the courtroom's workgroup process that produces plea bargains.

The possibility of an appeal encourages ju dges to be careless because they know any improper ruling will be corrected at a future date.

The _____ Amendment states that the accused are entitled to a speedy and fair trial.

A shared understanding that creates an expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence is called a(n)______.

The trial process is based on

Judges are part of the local legal culture.

In the past decade, the number of appeals has

Plea bargaining has always been publicly acknowledged by the legal community.

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that juries of fewer than 12 members are permitted by the U.S. Constitution?

Some defendants plead guilty even when they are innocent.

Defendants might have the option to choose a bench trial depending on the state in which they reside.

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Exam 11: Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

The judge's instructions to the jury occurs

While the three men are working together to come to a plea agreement, all are trying to negotiate to receive the best outcome for their side, which is known as a(n )

During plea bargaining, a multiple-offense indictment is a tactic used by a

Because jurors are carefully chosen by attorneys for each side, juries never wrongly convict or wrongly acquit any defendants.

How often cases are plea bargained?

Prosecutors are being "soft on crime" when they engage in plea bargains.

Instruction of the jury by the judge concludes the trial process.

The ______ is the missing actor in the courtroom's workgroup process that produces plea bargains.

The possibility of an appeal encourages ju dges to be careless because they know any improper ruling will be corrected at a future date.

The _____ Amendment states that the accused are entitled to a speedy and fair trial.

A shared understanding that creates an expectation that a guilty plea will lead to a less-than-maximum sentence is called a(n)______.

The trial process is based on

Judges are part of the local legal culture.

In the past decade, the number of appeals has

Plea bargaining has always been publicly acknowledged by the legal community.

In which case did the Supreme Court rule that juries of fewer than 12 members are permitted by the U.S. Constitution?

Some defendants plead guilty even when they are innocent.

Defendants might have the option to choose a bench trial depending on the state in which they reside.

Crime and Justice in America

Victimization and Criminal Behavior

The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

Police

Police Officers and Law Enforcement Operations

Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

Courts and Pretrial Processes

Prosecution and Defense

Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections Probation and Interrmediate Sanctions

Incarceration and Prison Society

Reentry Into the Community

Juvenile Justice

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