Question 1

Once it has reached a decision, the jury issues a_______ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once it has reached a decision, the...

Question 2

A(n)______ witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  expert 
B)  lay 
C)  specialized 
D)  technical

Question 3

The ______Amendment states that anyone accused of a crime shall be judged by an impartial jury.

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The answer of The ______Amendment states that anyone accused of...

Question 4

If the defendant waives her or his right to trial by jury, a bench trial takes place in which a judge decides questions of legality and fact, and no jury is involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Identify and discuss the five steps of the appeals process in the criminal trial procedure.

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The answer of Identify and discuss the five steps of...

Question 6

Before the jurors begin discussing what they have heard and seen, the judge gives the jury a _________.

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The answer of Before the jurors begin discussing what they...

Question 7

Presenting an alibi is an example of an affirmative defense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The prohibition against double jeopardy is provided for in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourth Amendment 
B)  Fifth Amendment 
C)  Sixth Amendment 
D)  Eighth Amendment

Question 9

Which of the following is a true statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defendants who plea bargain receive significantly lighter sentences on average than those who are found guilty at trial. 
B)  Defendants who plea bargain receive significantly harsher sentences on average than those who are found guilty at trial. 
C)  The plea of guilty is fairly common at the arraignment. 
D)  Plea bargaining accounts for the majority of criminal convictions in state courts.

Question 10

Which term is Latin for "I will not contest it" and is used as a criminal defendant's plea, in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government?

Accepted Answer

A)  habeas corpus 
B)  noll 
C)  nolle prosequi 
D)  nolo contendere

Question 11

The judge decides to set Andrew's bail at $1.5 million. Andrew's family owns a home that is worth $1 million. They want to use this property to post Andrew's bail. What is the most likely result of this request?

Accepted Answer

A)  The judge will approve the property bond because it is close to the bail amount. 
B)  The judge will approve the property bond because the value of the property must be at least half of the set bail. 
C)  The judge will not approve the bail because the property is not equal to the bail amount. 
D)  The judge will not approve the bail because the property is not valued at double the bail amount.

Question 12

Explain the difference between testimony and real evidence, between lay witnesses and expert witnesses, and between direct and circumstantial evidence.

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The answer of Explain the difference between testimony and real...

Question 13

Case 8-2
Ruth was arrested for burglary. If Ruth is found guilty, she can be sentenced to 5 years in a state prison. The prosecutors are offering her a 3-year prison sentence if she pleads guilty to the charges. Ruth is being represented by a public defender who informs Ruth she must decide if she will take the plea bargain or decide to go to trial for the charge of burglary.
-Ruth decides to take her chances and plead not guilty. She wants to go to trial. Ruth believes that it will be better for a judge to decide questions of legality and fact. This type of trial is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  bench trial. 
B)  court trial. 
C)  judge trial. 
D)  jury trial.

Question 14

Defendants have the right to effective representation during plea negotiations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A judicial order that commands a corrections official to bring a prisoner before the court is a writ of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A judicial order that commands a corrections...

Question 16

Case 8-1
Andrew was arrested and charged with second degree murder. His family was able to gather enough money to retain a well-respected criminal defense attorney. His attorney believes that it is very important to get Andrew out of jail on bail so he 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:

Accepted Answer

A)  preventive detention. 
B)  proactive detention. 
C)  reactive detention. 
D)  statutory detention.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  discovery. 
B)  examination. 
C)  indictment. 
D)  information.

Question 18

_________is indirect evidence that is offered to establish, by inference, the likelihood of a fact that is in question.

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The answer of _________is indirect evidence that is offered to...

Question 19

Explain the Supreme Court ruling of Batson v. Kentucky. How would a defendant prove that the prosecution used a peremptory challenge that was racially motivated?

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The answer of Explain the Supreme Court ruling of Batson...

Question 20

The retention of an accused person in custody before trial is called __________________.

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The answer of The retention of an accused person in...

Exam 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Once it has reached a decision, the jury issues a_______ .

A(n) ______ witness is one who can truthfully and accurately testify on a fact in question without having specialized training or knowledge.

The ______Amendment states that anyone accused of a crime shall be judged by an impartial jury.

If the defendant waives her or his right to trial by jury, a bench trial takes place in which a judge decides questions of legality and fact, and no jury is involved.

Identify and discuss the five steps of the appeals process in the criminal trial procedure.

Before the jurors begin discussing what they have heard and seen, the judge gives the jury a _________.

Presenting an alibi is an example of an affirmative defense.

The prohibition against double jeopardy is provided for in the:

Which of the following is a true statement?

Which term is Latin for "I will not contest it" and is used as a criminal defendant's plea, in which he or she chooses not to challenge, or contest, the charges brought by the government?

The judge decides to set Andrew's bail at $1.5 million. Andrew's family owns a home that is worth $1 million. They want to use this property to post Andrew's bail. What is the most likely result of this request?

Explain the difference between testimony and real evidence, between lay witnesses and expert witnesses, and between direct and circumstantial evidence.

Defendants have the right to effective representation during plea negotiations.

A judicial order that commands a corrections official to bring a prisoner before the court is a writ of ________________.

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

_________is indirect evidence that is offered to establish, by inference, the likelihood of a fact that is in question.

Explain the Supreme Court ruling of Batson v. Kentucky. How would a defendant prove that the prosecution used a peremptory challenge that was racially motivated?

The retention of an accused person in custody before trial is called __________________.