Question 1

Dying declarations and spontaneous statements are considered exceptions to the hearsay rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

McNabb v.U.S.formally established that a defendant being held in custody has a right to appear in court before a magistrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  within 30 days. 
B)  within 24 hours. 
C)  within 48 hours. 
D)  immediately. 
A)  within 30 days. 
B)  within 24 hours. 
C)  within 48 hours. 
D)  immediately.

Question 3

Plea bargaining circumvents the trial process and dramatically reduces the time required for
the resolution of a criminal case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What type of plea is most similar to a guilty plea?

Accepted Answer

A)  nolo contendere 
B)  innocence 
C)  not guilty 
D)  standing mute 
A)  nolo contendere 
B)  innocence 
C)  not guilty 
D)  standing mute

Question 5

A defendant is usually present during a grand jury inquiry and the defense cross examines witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial.List and define the three major types of evidence used in a courtroom trial.Discuss the importance and drawbacks of each type of evidence.

Accepted Answer

Evidence can be Real,Direct or Circumsta

Question 7

_____________ is the standard of proof necessary for conviction in criminal trials.

Accepted Answer

Reasonable

Question 8

The two-sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Presentation of Evidence 
B)  Adversarial System 
C)  Jury Selection 
D)  Reasonable doubt doctrine 
A)  Presentation of Evidence 
B)  Adversarial System 
C)  Jury Selection 
D)  Reasonable doubt doctrine

Question 9

An oral summation of a case presented to a judge,or to a judge and jury,by the prosecution or by the defense in a criminal trial is known as the:

Accepted Answer

The answer of An oral summation of a case presented...

Question 10

The primary purpose of the criminal trial is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. 
B)  to determine if a crime has been committed. 
C)  to safeguard the trial system of the United States. 
D)  to ensure a defendant's rights has been safeguarded. 
A)  to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. 
B)  to determine if a crime has been committed. 
C)  to safeguard the trial system of the United States. 
D)  to ensure a defendant's rights has been safeguarded.

Question 11

Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication process.

Accepted Answer

One of today's most important issues is

Question 12

There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant.List and define three of those options and give an example of when each can be used.

Accepted Answer

(1)release on recognizance, (2

Question 13

One group designed to help improve the court system and the adjudication process is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Police watch groups 
B)  Children's advocate groups 
C)  Court-watch groups 
D)  U. S. Supreme Court 
A)  Police watch groups 
B)  Children's advocate groups 
C)  Court-watch groups 
D)  U. S. Supreme Court

Question 14

Automatic video recording of the proceedings,using ceiling-mounted cameras with voice-initiated switching is a step in attempting to improve the adjudication process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Bail serves two purposes.One is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial.The other is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to allow defendants to spend time with their families. 
B)  to allow defendants to assist the attorneys with their case. 
C)  to help keep defendants employed. 
D)  to prevent people who have not been convicted from suffering imprisonment unnecessarily. 
A)  to allow defendants to spend time with their families. 
B)  to allow defendants to assist the attorneys with their case. 
C)  to help keep defendants employed. 
D)  to prevent people who have not been convicted from suffering imprisonment unnecessarily.

Question 16

List and define,thoroughly,four of the different stages of a criminal trial.Describe and explain the importance of each step and list them in the order that they occur.

Accepted Answer

1.Trial initiation 
2.Jury sel

Dying declarations and spontaneous statements are considered exceptions to the hearsay rule.

McNabb v.U.S.formally established that a defendant being held in custody has a right to appear in court before a magistrate:

Plea bargaining circumvents the trial process and dramatically reduces the time required for the resolution of a criminal case.

What type of plea is most similar to a guilty plea?

A defendant is usually present during a grand jury inquiry and the defense cross examines witnesses.

The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial.List and define the three major types of evidence used in a courtroom trial.Discuss the importance and drawbacks of each type of evidence.

_____________ is the standard of proof necessary for conviction in criminal trials.

The two-sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate is also known as:

An oral summation of a case presented to a judge,or to a judge and jury,by the prosecution or by the defense in a criminal trial is known as the:

The primary purpose of the criminal trial is:

Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication process.

There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant.List and define three of those options and give an example of when each can be used.

One group designed to help improve the court system and the adjudication process is:

Automatic video recording of the proceedings,using ceiling-mounted cameras with voice-initiated switching is a step in attempting to improve the adjudication process.

Bail serves two purposes.One is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial.The other is:

List and define,thoroughly,four of the different stages of a criminal trial.Describe and explain the importance of each step and list them in the order that they occur.

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The Search for Causes

Criminal Law

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Policing: Purpose and Organization

Policing: Legal Aspects

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Exam 10: Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial

Dying declarations and spontaneous statements are considered exceptions to the hearsay rule.

McNabb v.U.S.formally established that a defendant being held in custody has a right to appear in court before a magistrate:

Plea bargaining circumvents the trial process and dramatically reduces the time required for the resolution of a criminal case.

What type of plea is most similar to a guilty plea?

A defendant is usually present during a grand jury inquiry and the defense cross examines witnesses.

The Presentation of evidence is an important part of a trial.List and define the three major types of evidence used in a courtroom trial.Discuss the importance and drawbacks of each type of evidence.

_____________ is the standard of proof necessary for conviction in criminal trials.

The two-sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate is also known as:

An oral summation of a case presented to a judge,or to a judge and jury,by the prosecution or by the defense in a criminal trial is known as the:

The primary purpose of the criminal trial is:

Discuss at least two different approaches used to improve the adjudication process.

There are at least 7 different types of bail options open to the defendant.List and define three of those options and give an example of when each can be used.

One group designed to help improve the court system and the adjudication process is:

Automatic video recording of the proceedings,using ceiling-mounted cameras with voice-initiated switching is a step in attempting to improve the adjudication process.

Bail serves two purposes.One is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial.The other is:

List and define,thoroughly,four of the different stages of a criminal trial.Describe and explain the importance of each step and list them in the order that they occur.

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

Filters