Question 1

A preliminary hearing is held to:

Accepted Answer

A)  determine the defendant's guilt or innocence. 
B)  allow the defendant to enter a plea. 
C)  determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for trial. 
D)  revisit the bail/release decision. 
A)  determine the defendant's guilt or innocence. 
B)  allow the defendant to enter a plea. 
C)  determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for trial. 
D)  revisit the bail/release decision. C

Question 2

The bail decision is made at what stage of the court process?

Accepted Answer

A)  arraignment 
B)  preliminary hearing 
C)  grand jury hearing 
D)  first appearance 
A)  arraignment 
B)  preliminary hearing 
C)  grand jury hearing 
D)  first appearance D

Question 3

Testimony given in a criminal trial is governed by many rules.Define testimony and the various obstacles that affect the admissibility of testimony,such as the hearsay rule.Be comprehensive in your answer citing examples of each rule that is discussed.

Accepted Answer

Testimony is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial.Perjury - The intentional making of a false statement as part of the testimony by a sworn witness in a judicial proceeding on a matter relevant to the case at hand.
Hearsay - Something that is not based on the personal knowledge of a witness.Witnesses who testify about something they have heard,for example,are offering hearsay by repeating information about a matter of which they have no direct knowledge.Children as witnesses.

Question 4

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column.
-A motion that is filed by the defense,asks the court to allow the defendant's lawyers to view the evidence that the prosecution intends
to present at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence 
A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence

Question 5

The courtrooms of the future will be dramatically different than the courtrooms of today.Discuss some of those changes and their potential for improvement in the courtroom.Why are they positive changes that will improve the function of the court? Will the defendant's rights be compromised?

Accepted Answer

Automatic video recording of the proceed

Question 6

An " oral or written request made to a court at any time before,during,or after court proceedings,asking the court to make a specified finding,decision,or order." is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Motion 
B)  Hearsay Evidence 
C)  Direct Evidence 
D)  trial de novo 
A)  Motion 
B)  Hearsay Evidence 
C)  Direct Evidence 
D)  trial de novo

Question 7

Challenge to the Array is tool used by judges to bar real evidence from the criminal trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The practice where Defendants charged with very serious crimes,or those who are thought likely to escape or to injure others,are usually held in jail until trial is called______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The practice where Defendants charged with very...

Question 9

____________ is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hearsay evidence 
B)  Testimony 
C)  Expert Information 
D)  Perjury 
A)  Hearsay evidence 
B)  Testimony 
C)  Expert Information 
D)  Perjury

Question 10

____________ is evidence that requires interpretation or that requires a judge or jury to reach a conclusion based on what the evidence indicates.

Accepted Answer

Circumstan

Question 11

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column.
-This motion seeks a delay in the start of the trial.

Accepted Answer

A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence 
A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence

Question 12

Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release.What occurs at each stage of these pretrial activities? Why are they important?

Accepted Answer

The first appearance occurs when the def

Question 13

Weapons,tire tracks,and fingerprints are what type of evidence?

Accepted Answer

A) direct evidence 
B)  real evidence 
C)  testimonial evidence 
D)  circumstantial evidence 
A) direct evidence 
B)  real evidence 
C)  testimonial evidence 
D)  circumstantial evidence

Question 14

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column.
-The defense learns,in the preliminary hearing or through pretrial discovery,of material that it believes to have been unlawfully acquired.

Accepted Answer

A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence 
A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence

Question 15

Release on recognizance is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cash Bail in lieu of incarceration. 
B)  Release on Surety Bond 
C)  results in the pretrial detention of a suspect. 
D)  The pretrial release of a criminal defendant on his or her written promise to appear in court as required.. 
A)  Cash Bail in lieu of incarceration. 
B)  Release on Surety Bond 
C)  results in the pretrial detention of a suspect. 
D)  The pretrial release of a criminal defendant on his or her written promise to appear in court as required..

Question 16

Grand juries are comprised of private citizens who hear evidence presented by the prosecution and often consist of _______________ members.

Accepted Answer

A)  12 
B)  23 
C)  39 
D)  14 
A)  12 
B)  23 
C)  39 
D)  14

Question 17

Which of the following is not a type of juror challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  challenges for knowledge 
B)  challenges for cause 
C)  peremptory challenge 
D)  challenges to the array 
A)  challenges for knowledge 
B)  challenges for cause 
C)  peremptory challenge 
D)  challenges to the array

Question 18

The process of negotiating an agreement among the defendant,the prosecutor,and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case is known as:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of negotiating an agreement among...

Question 19

What federal legislation allows federal judges to deny bail to persons who are thought to be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

A)  1990 Alternatives to Release Act 
B)  1984 Federal Pretrial Release Act 
C)  1984 Federal Bail Reform Act 
D)  1974 Omnibus Crime Control Act 
A)  1990 Alternatives to Release Act 
B)  1984 Federal Pretrial Release Act 
C)  1984 Federal Bail Reform Act 
D)  1974 Omnibus Crime Control Act

Question 20

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column.
-Violations of speedy trial legislation;

Accepted Answer

A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence 
A) Motion to Dismiss Charges 
B) Motion for Continuance 
C) Motion for Discovery 
D) Motion to Suppress Evidence

A preliminary hearing is held to:

The bail decision is made at what stage of the court process?

Testimony given in a criminal trial is governed by many rules.Define testimony and the various obstacles that affect the admissibility of testimony,such as the hearsay rule.Be comprehensive in your answer citing examples of each rule that is discussed.

The courtrooms of the future will be dramatically different than the courtrooms of today.Discuss some of those changes and their potential for improvement in the courtroom.Why are they positive changes that will improve the function of the court? Will the defendant's rights be compromised?

An " oral or written request made to a court at any time before,during,or after court proceedings,asking the court to make a specified finding,decision,or order." is also known as:

Challenge to the Array is tool used by judges to bar real evidence from the criminal trial.

The practice where Defendants charged with very serious crimes,or those who are thought likely to escape or to injure others,are usually held in jail until trial is called______________.

____________ is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial.

____________ is evidence that requires interpretation or that requires a judge or jury to reach a conclusion based on what the evidence indicates.

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column. -This motion seeks a delay in the start of the trial.

Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release.What occurs at each stage of these pretrial activities? Why are they important?

Weapons,tire tracks,and fingerprints are what type of evidence?

Release on recognizance is defined as:

Grand juries are comprised of private citizens who hear evidence presented by the prosecution and often consist of _______________ members.

Which of the following is not a type of juror challenge?

The process of negotiating an agreement among the defendant,the prosecutor,and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case is known as:

What federal legislation allows federal judges to deny bail to persons who are thought to be dangerous?

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column. -Violations of speedy trial legislation;

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Exam 10: Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial

A preliminary hearing is held to:

The bail decision is made at what stage of the court process?

Testimony given in a criminal trial is governed by many rules.Define testimony and the various obstacles that affect the admissibility of testimony,such as the hearsay rule.Be comprehensive in your answer citing examples of each rule that is discussed.

The courtrooms of the future will be dramatically different than the courtrooms of today.Discuss some of those changes and their potential for improvement in the courtroom.Why are they positive changes that will improve the function of the court? Will the defendant's rights be compromised?

An " oral or written request made to a court at any time before,during,or after court proceedings,asking the court to make a specified finding,decision,or order." is also known as:

Challenge to the Array is tool used by judges to bar real evidence from the criminal trial.

The practice where Defendants charged with very serious crimes,or those who are thought likely to escape or to injure others,are usually held in jail until trial is called______________.

____________ is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial.

____________ is evidence that requires interpretation or that requires a judge or jury to reach a conclusion based on what the evidence indicates.

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column. -This motion seeks a delay in the start of the trial.

Define and discuss the first appearance and the pre-trial release.What occurs at each stage of these pretrial activities? Why are they important?

Weapons,tire tracks,and fingerprints are what type of evidence?

Release on recognizance is defined as:

Grand juries are comprised of private citizens who hear evidence presented by the prosecution and often consist of _______________ members.

Which of the following is not a type of juror challenge?

The process of negotiating an agreement among the defendant,the prosecutor,and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case is known as:

What federal legislation allows federal judges to deny bail to persons who are thought to be dangerous?

Written motions are called petitions. Below is a list of some of the most common motions made by both sides in a criminal case before and after trial. Match the definition in the numbered column with the term in the lettered column. -Violations of speedy trial legislation;

What Is Criminal Justice

The Crime Picture

The Search for Causes

Criminal Law

Policing: History and Structure

Policing: Purpose and Organization

Policing: Legal Aspects

Policing: Issues and Challenges

The Courts: Structure and Participants

Sentencing

Probation,parole,and Community Corrections

Prisons and Jails

Prison Life

Drugs and Crime

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