Exam 9: Pretrial Procedures the Adversary System in Action

What title is given to the chief law officer of the state?

As was the case in this instance,the prosecutor examined the evidence in order to potential cases.

is a tool used to induce a defendant to plead guilty.

Who is responsible for issuing an indictment?

List the different names given to public prosecutors and the general powers that they have.

Explain how a prosecutor screens potential cases.

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court uphold preventive detention?

What is the most important factor a prosecutor considers when deciding on criminal prosecution?

The system is the legal system in which the court arrives at a decision of guilt or innocence based on evidence presented by the contestants-prosecutor and defender.

Which defense responsibility did Cheatham's defense attorney fail at?

About 50% of all criminal convictions are the result of plea bargaining.

A(n) is an alternative to posting bail in cash by which the defendant may gain pretrial release.

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.

List and the three types of defense counsel allocation programs.

The attorney general within each state has direct control over all prosecutors within the state's boundaries on all legal matters.

If a grand jury finds that probable cause exists,they will issue a(n) against the defendant.

Prosecutors have the option to dismiss cases through a nolo contendere.

If a judge authorizes ,the defendant is released once the security is posted.

The plea bargaining process takes place once a guilty plea has been entered.

Bail is a constitutional right.