Question 1

In Blackledge v. Allison (1976), Justice Potter Stewart argued that plea bargaining benefits

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A) only the defendant. 
B) only the prosecutor. 
C) only the judge. 
D) all concerned in a criminal case. 
A) only the defendant. 
B) only the prosecutor. 
C) only the judge. 
D) all concerned in a criminal case.

Question 2

Eyewitness accounts are an example of ____ evidence.

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The answer of Eyewitness accounts are an example of ____...

Question 3

Which is not characteristic of a workgroup?

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A) Interaction among members 
B) Sharing of goals 
C) Continued interaction that brings conflict 
D) Members developing a set of norms about how they will interact 
A) Interaction among members 
B) Sharing of goals 
C) Continued interaction that brings conflict 
D) Members developing a set of norms about how they will interact

Question 4

Trials are influenced by human processes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Of all cases in which convictions are reversed, about what percentage results in a new trial ordered?

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A) 2 
B) 6 
C) 10 
D) 15 
A) 2 
B) 6 
C) 10 
D) 15

Question 6

Plea bargaining benefits everyone involved, including the prosecutor.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The substantial majority of cases go to trial.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ evidence is any evidence presented by jurors tto see and understand without testimony.

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The answer of ____ evidence is any evidence presented by...

Question 9

Ryan is a district attorney in a small community.  Ryan's best friend, Eric,  happens to work in the public defender's office.  Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault.  The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case.  Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case.  Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
The arrangement that Ryan, Eric, and the judge are meeting to work on is a(n)

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A) condition of probation. 
B) parole meeting. 
C) injunction. 
D) plea bargain. 
A) condition of probation. 
B) parole meeting. 
C) injunction. 
D) plea bargain.

Question 10

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.
Eli's client's case was more likely to go to trial than other cases because

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A) of the media interest in the case. 
B) the district attorney is up for reelection . 
C) he was charged with  murder. 
D) Eli is known as a great lawyer. 
A) of the media interest in the case. 
B) the district attorney is up for reelection . 
C) he was charged with  murder. 
D) Eli is known as a great lawyer.

Question 11

Plea bargaining is often referred to as a necessary evil.  Explain that statement in regard to the modern criminal justice system.

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Answers will vary, but students should g

Question 12

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.
Because Eli's client's case is going before a judge with a reputation for "being tough on crime", it is safe to say the defendant will not opt for a

Accepted Answer

A) bench trial. 
B) plea of guilty. 
C) jury trial. 
D) plea bargain . 
A) bench trial. 
B) plea of guilty. 
C) jury trial. 
D) plea bargain .

Question 13

About ______ felony cases actually goes to trial.

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A) 1 in 3 
B) 1 in 4 
C) 1 in 10 
D) 1 in 20 
A) 1 in 3 
B) 1 in 4 
C) 1 in 10 
D) 1 in 20

Question 14

Ryan is a district attorney in a small community.  Ryan's best friend, Eric,  happens to work in the public defender's office.  Both Ryan and Eric have a meeting tomorrow morning with the superior court judge to discuss a case involving a sexual assault.  The victim in the case would prefer not to testify in this case.  Luckily, Ryan and Eric have a wonderful working relationship with the judge hearing the case.  Both gentlemen are actually looking forward to coming to an arrangement in this case and having lunch afterward with the judge.
Eric, Ryan, and the judge respect one another, which lends itself to a sense of professionalism within the confines of the courtroom.  All parties know how to act and respond as their positions dictate.  This attitude would be considered

Accepted Answer

A) working group rules 
B) the local legal culture. 
C) common practice. 
D) en culturation. 
A) working group rules 
B) the local legal culture. 
C) common practice. 
D) en culturation.

Question 15

Traditionally, jury trials involve _______ -person juries.

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The answer of Traditionally, jury trials involve _______ -person juries....

Question 16

A legal petition requesting that a judge examines whether an individual is being properly detained is called a(n)

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A) writ of certiorari. 
B) writ of probable cause. 
C) ex post facto writ. 
D) habeas corpus. 
A) writ of certiorari. 
B) writ of probable cause. 
C) ex post facto writ. 
D) habeas corpus.

Question 17

The right of the accused to a speedy and public trial is found in the ______ Amendment.

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A) Fifth 
B) Sixth 
C) Seventh 
D) Eighth 
A) Fifth 
B) Sixth 
C) Seventh 
D) Eighth

Question 18

Which would not be considered part of the courtroom workgroup?

Accepted Answer

A) Bailiff 
B) Judge 
C) Attorney 
D) Clerk 
A) Bailiff 
B) Judge 
C) Attorney 
D) Clerk

Question 19

In _____, the Supreme Court ruled defendants have the right to withdraw a plea if there is a just and fair reason to do so.

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The answer of In _____, the Supreme Court ruled defendants...

In Blackledge v. Allison (1976), Justice Potter Stewart argued that plea bargaining benefits

Eyewitness accounts are an example of ____ evidence.

Which is not characteristic of a workgroup?

Trials are influenced by human processes.

Of all cases in which convictions are reversed, about what percentage results in a new trial ordered?

Plea bargaining benefits everyone involved, including the prosecutor.

The substantial majority of cases go to trial.

____ evidence is any evidence presented by jurors tto see and understand without testimony.

Plea bargaining is often referred to as a necessary evil. Explain that statement in regard to the modern criminal justice system.

About ______ felony cases actually goes to trial.

Traditionally, jury trials involve _______ -person juries.

A legal petition requesting that a judge examines whether an individual is being properly detained is called a(n)

The right of the accused to a speedy and public trial is found in the ______ Amendment.

Which would not be considered part of the courtroom workgroup?

In _____, the Supreme Court ruled defendants have the right to withdraw a plea if there is a just and fair reason to do so.

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The Criminal Justice System

Criminal Justice and the Rule of Law

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Policing Contemporary Issues and Challenges

Police and Constitutional Law

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Punishment and Sentencing

Corrections

Community Corrections Probation and Interrmediate Sanctions

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Exam 11: Determination of Guilt Plea Bargaining and Trials

In Blackledge v. Allison (1976), Justice Potter Stewart argued that plea bargaining benefits

Eyewitness accounts are an example of ____ evidence.

Which is not characteristic of a workgroup?

Trials are influenced by human processes.

Of all cases in which convictions are reversed, about what percentage results in a new trial ordered?

Plea bargaining benefits everyone involved, including the prosecutor.

The substantial majority of cases go to trial.

____ evidence is any evidence presented by jurors tto see and understand without testimony.

Plea bargaining is often referred to as a necessary evil. Explain that statement in regard to the modern criminal justice system.

About ______ felony cases actually goes to trial.

Traditionally, jury trials involve _______ -person juries.

A legal petition requesting that a judge examines whether an individual is being properly detained is called a(n)

The right of the accused to a speedy and public trial is found in the ______ Amendment.

Which would not be considered part of the courtroom workgroup?

In _____, the Supreme Court ruled defendants have the right to withdraw a plea if there is a just and fair reason to do so.

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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