Exam 8: Pretrial Procedures and the Criminal Trial

Circumstantial evidence is not admissible in court.

Only a criminal defendant has the right to "take the fifth" during a criminal trial.

_____________ is Latin for "I will not contest it."

Discuss why prosecutors,defense attorneys,and defendants often agree to plea bargains.

The preliminary questions that the trial attorneys ask prospective jurors to determine whether they are biased or have any connection with the defendant or witness is referred to as:

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

____________________ is the dollar amount or conditions set by the court to ensure that an individual accused of a crime will appear for further criminal proceedings.

All defendants have a guaranteed right to bail.

Excessive bail is prohibited under the ____ Amendment.

The ____ is the formal charge against the accused issued by the prosecutor after a preliminary hearing has found probable cause.

If unable to post bail with cash or property,a defendant may arrange for a _________________________________ to post a bail bond on the defendant's behalf.

Protection against double jeopardy is contained within the Fifth Amendment.

During the ____,the defendant appears before a judge or magistrate,who decides whether the evidence presented is sufficient for the case to proceed to trial.

Which amendment contains the "confrontation clause," or the right to cross-examine witnesses?

Prosecutors may turn to plea bargaining to obtain a conviction in a questionable case.

What type of trial is conducted without a jury,in which a judge makes the determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence?

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

During the preliminary hearing,the judge decides if there is probable cause to hold the defendant over for trial.

During the appeals process,the burden of proof rests with the prosecution.

What is the burden of proof in a criminal trial?