Exam 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Which of the following is NoT one of the decisions that can be made in a higher court in its disposition through the appeals process?

If the grand jury finds that probable cause exists, it issues a(n): ​

Explain the phenomenon of criminal case attrition. When doing so, please describe the role of the criminal justice funnel as it pertains tocase attrition.  ​

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right tocross-examine witnesses?c ​

______________________is the dollar amount or conditions set by the court toensure that an individual accused of a crime will appear for further criminal proceedings.

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? ​

Case 8-1 Andrew was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His family was able togather enough money toretain a well-respected criminal defense attorney. His attorney believes that it is very important toget Andrew out of jail on bail sohe can assist him with his defense. The community prefers that he remain in custody. A judge denying Andrew bail because he is fearful that Andrew will commit a crime if released before trial is known as: ​

What is the most important factor in deciding whether toprosecute? ​

Excessive bail is prohibited under the_______Amendment.​

The first step toward determining the suspect ' s guilt or innocence after an arrest has been made is referred toas a(n): ​

As presiding judge over a recent kidnapping, rape, and torture case of a 33 year-old female prostitute, it has been brought toyour attention that a member of the jury has been using the internet, especially Google, totrack down more information about the case. This information was brought forward toyou by another jury member. Although you had given strict instructions that nomember of the jury was toseek outside references or material about the case, you did not specifically highlight or discuss the use of technology while the jurors were being sequestered in the evenings back at the hotel. As the presiding judge, what doyou do? Doyou declare a mistrial or doyou allow the proceedings tocontinue? Please fully explain your decision.

In_______________, the Supreme Court held that jurors may not be excluded based on their race.

A blood-stained piece of clothing presented in court as an exhibit is an example of real evidence. ​

Case 8-1 Andrew was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His family was able togather enough money toretain a well-respected criminal defense attorney. His attorney believes that it is very important toget Andrew out of jail on bail sohe can assist him with his defense. The community prefers that he remain in custody. 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 topost a bail on Andrew's behalf? ​

The examination of a witness by the attorney whocalls the witness tothe stand totestify is called: ​

Presenting an alibi is an example of an affirmative defense. ​

only a criminal defendant has the right to"take the Fifth" during a criminal trial. ​

All defendants have a guaranteed right tobail. ​

A(n)_____jury is one in which the jury members are soirreconcilably divided in their opinions that they cannot reach a verdict.

Under what circumstances would a judge sequester a jury? ​