Question 1

Physical evidence is introduced in court based on a statement by the attorney explaining why the item is relevant to the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Jury deliberations:

Accepted Answer

A)  are over as soon as the jurors vote on each charge. 
B)  are over if the jurors notify the judge they are unable to reach a verdict. 
C)  if the jurors notified the judge they are unable to reach a verdict, the judge may give them instructions about their duty to deliberate. 
D)  cannot last longer that a length of time established by the state legislature. 
A)  are over as soon as the jurors vote on each charge. 
B)  are over if the jurors notify the judge they are unable to reach a verdict. 
C)  if the jurors notified the judge they are unable to reach a verdict, the judge may give them instructions about their duty to deliberate. 
D)  cannot last longer that a length of time established by the state legislature.

Question 3

Which of the following can be used to impeach a witness during trial?

Accepted Answer

A)  prior inconsistent statements made by the witness 
B)  showing witness is prejudiced 
C)  proof of witness's prior felony conviction 
D)  all of these 
A)  prior inconsistent statements made by the witness 
B)  showing witness is prejudiced 
C)  proof of witness's prior felony conviction 
D)  all of these

Question 4

A judge cannot accept a plea bargain after the jury is sworn in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Double jeopardy prevents the prosecution from appealing a judge's ruling at a pre-trial suppression hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The preliminary hearing must be held no later than 48 hours after the arrest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The sentencing hearing is usually held immediately after the jury verdict is read in court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Rehabilitation is an attempt to support the credibility of a witness who was impeached.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The pre-sentence investigation report is usually prepared:

Accepted Answer

A)  before the charges are filed by the prosecutor. 
B)  after the preliminary hearing. 
C)  after the jury returns a guilty verdict. 
D)  only if requested by the defense. 
A)  before the charges are filed by the prosecutor. 
B)  after the preliminary hearing. 
C)  after the jury returns a guilty verdict. 
D)  only if requested by the defense.

Question 10

What occurs at the arraignment?  How does the arraignment differ from the preliminary hearing?

Accepted Answer

The arraignment is a brief court hearing

Question 11

Detective Dan just completed a lengthy investigation into a complex embezzlement case involving gourmet food trucks at a local outdoor market. During his surveillance he noted that sales were frequently made without using the cash register and that it was common for the person taking orders from customers to commingle money from sales with personal funds. Detective Dan has asked Paula the Prosecutor to file embezzlement charges against Eric, an employee who failed to put money from sales into the cash register. What will Paula consider?

Accepted Answer

A)  How much money was taken. 
B)  How many credible witnesses can testify about the case. 
C)  Whether Eric's employer wants the case to go to court. 
D)  All of these will be considered 
A)  How much money was taken. 
B)  How many credible witnesses can testify about the case. 
C)  Whether Eric's employer wants the case to go to court. 
D)  All of these will be considered

Question 12

Grand jury proceedings are required by the U.S. Constitution in all cases involving felonies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

At a Grand Jury Hearing, the defendant has the right to:

Accepted Answer

A)  have an attorney present. 
B)  cross examine witnesses. 
C)  call defense witnesses. 
D)  none of these 
A)  have an attorney present. 
B)  cross examine witnesses. 
C)  call defense witnesses. 
D)  none of these

Question 14

A verdict becomes part of the official court record when:

Accepted Answer

A)  jurors vote on the charge. 
B)  the judge receives the verdict form signed by the jury foreperson. 
C)  the verdict is read in open court. 
D)  the defendant is sentenced. 
A)  jurors vote on the charge. 
B)  the judge receives the verdict form signed by the jury foreperson. 
C)  the verdict is read in open court. 
D)  the defendant is sentenced.

Question 15

Mark is on trial for murder of Victor and has hired Anthony, an attorney, to represent him. He claims he acted in self-defense. Mark's sister Sandy was present when the crime occurred. Mark was convicted. At the sentencing hearing the prosecutor asked the judge to add a 3 year sentence enhancement because Mark inflicted serious injuries with a gun. What would be the best strategy for Anthony to use to prevent the judge from giving Mark the longer sentence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Present evidence of Mark's learning disability 
B)  Present evidence of Victor's extensive record for felony assaults 
C)  Remind the court that the police violated Mark's Miranda rights 
D)  Remind the court that the Supreme Court mandated that the jury specifically decide facts used for sentencing enhancements 
A)  Present evidence of Mark's learning disability 
B)  Present evidence of Victor's extensive record for felony assaults 
C)  Remind the court that the police violated Mark's Miranda rights 
D)  Remind the court that the Supreme Court mandated that the jury specifically decide facts used for sentencing enhancements

Physical evidence is introduced in court based on a statement by the attorney explaining why the item is relevant to the case.

Jury deliberations:

Which of the following can be used to impeach a witness during trial?

A judge cannot accept a plea bargain after the jury is sworn in.

Double jeopardy prevents the prosecution from appealing a judge's ruling at a pre-trial suppression hearing.

The preliminary hearing must be held no later than 48 hours after the arrest.

The sentencing hearing is usually held immediately after the jury verdict is read in court.

Rehabilitation is an attempt to support the credibility of a witness who was impeached.

The pre-sentence investigation report is usually prepared:

What occurs at the arraignment? How does the arraignment differ from the preliminary hearing?

Grand jury proceedings are required by the U.S. Constitution in all cases involving felonies.

At a Grand Jury Hearing, the defendant has the right to:

A verdict becomes part of the official court record when:

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

Types of Evidence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Developing Law of Search and Seizure

Field Interviews, Arrests and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicle, and Administrative Searches

USA Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Types of Electronic Surveillance Covered by Federal Law

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters

Exam 3: The Adjudication Process

Physical evidence is introduced in court based on a statement by the attorney explaining why the item is relevant to the case.

Jury deliberations:

Which of the following can be used to impeach a witness during trial?

A judge cannot accept a plea bargain after the jury is sworn in.

Double jeopardy prevents the prosecution from appealing a judge's ruling at a pre-trial suppression hearing.

The preliminary hearing must be held no later than 48 hours after the arrest.

The sentencing hearing is usually held immediately after the jury verdict is read in court.

Rehabilitation is an attempt to support the credibility of a witness who was impeached.

The pre-sentence investigation report is usually prepared:

What occurs at the arraignment? How does the arraignment differ from the preliminary hearing?

Grand jury proceedings are required by the U.S. Constitution in all cases involving felonies.

At a Grand Jury Hearing, the defendant has the right to:

A verdict becomes part of the official court record when:

Introduction

The Role of the Courts

Types of Evidence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence

Witnesses

Crime Scene Evidence and Experiments

Documentary Evidence, Models, Maps, and Diagrams

Hearsay and Its Exceptions

Privileged Communications

Developing Law of Search and Seizure

Field Interviews, Arrests and Jail Searches

Plain View, Consent, Vehicle, and Administrative Searches

USA Patriot Act, Foreign Intelligence, and Other Types of Electronic Surveillance Covered by Federal Law

Self-Incrimination

Identification Procedures

Preparing the Case for Court

Filters