Question 1

Which of the following does NOT occur at the initial appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The suspect is formally notified of the charges against him or her. 
B)  The suspect is advised of the reasons for detainment. 
C)  The suspect is advised of his or her right against self-incrimination. 
D)  The suspect is advised of his or her right to counsel. 
A)  The suspect is formally notified of the charges against him or her. 
B)  The suspect is advised of the reasons for detainment. 
C)  The suspect is advised of his or her right against self-incrimination. 
D)  The suspect is advised of his or her right to counsel. A

Question 2

The right to a grand jury is afforded to individuals under what amendment?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What Supreme Court case ruled that probable cause is necessary for arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Santobello v. New York. 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona. 
C)  Boykin v. Alabama. 
D)  Beck v. Ohio. 
A)  Santobello v. New York. 
B)  Miranda v. Arizona. 
C)  Boykin v. Alabama. 
D)  Beck v. Ohio. D

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strength of the evidence. 
B)  Race of the offender. 
C)  Prior record of the offender. 
D)  Severity of the offense. 
A)  Strength of the evidence. 
B)  Race of the offender. 
C)  Prior record of the offender. 
D)  Severity of the offense.

Question 5

The_________________ plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adkins. 
B)  Alford. 
C)  Beck. 
D)  Battis. 
A)  Adkins. 
B)  Alford. 
C)  Beck. 
D)  Battis.

Question 6

________________ bargaining refers to unusual concessions defendants make during the plea bargaining process.

Accepted Answer

A)  Charge. 
B)  Sentencing. 
C)  Ad hoc. 
D)  Concessions. 
A)  Charge. 
B)  Sentencing. 
C)  Ad hoc. 
D)  Concessions.

Question 7

The main argument for plea bargaining is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  Allows the defendant to receive a lesser punishment. 
B)  Allows the victim to avoid testifying. 
C)  Saves the court both time and money. 
D)  Allows cases to be processed quickly and efficiently. 
A)  Allows the defendant to receive a lesser punishment. 
B)  Allows the victim to avoid testifying. 
C)  Saves the court both time and money. 
D)  Allows cases to be processed quickly and efficiently.

Question 8

Photographing the arrestee is one of the processes that occurs at

Accepted Answer

A)  Booking. 
B)  Initial appearance. 
C)  Arrest. 
D)  Arraignment. 
A)  Booking. 
B)  Initial appearance. 
C)  Arrest. 
D)  Arraignment.

Question 9

If a grand jury finds that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial they issue a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  Indictment. 
B)  Guilty verdict. 
C)  Charge. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  Indictment. 
B)  Guilty verdict. 
C)  Charge. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 10

This Supreme Court case explicitly stated that all plea bargains that are reached must be honored.

Accepted Answer

A)  Brady v. United States. 
B)  Hurtado v. California. 
C)  Santobello v. New York. 
D)  Commonwealth v. Battis. 
A)  Brady v. United States. 
B)  Hurtado v. California. 
C)  Santobello v. New York. 
D)  Commonwealth v. Battis.

Which of the following does NOT occur at the initial appearance?

The right to a grand jury is afforded to individuals under what amendment?

What Supreme Court case ruled that probable cause is necessary for arrest?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions?

The_________________ plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

________________ bargaining refers to unusual concessions defendants make during the plea bargaining process.

The main argument for plea bargaining is that it

Photographing the arrestee is one of the processes that occurs at

If a grand jury finds that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial they issue a(n):

This Supreme Court case explicitly stated that all plea bargains that are reached must be honored.

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The Restriction and Likely Elimination of the Exclusionary Rule: Jeffery T.Walker

Racial Profiling and the Law: Brian Withrow Jeffery D.Dailey

DNA Evidence and Wrongful Convictions: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies: Mai E.Naito Michael Vaughn

The Implications of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Fran Bernat Simon Zschirnt Nicholas Godlove

Sentencing Reforms and the Supreme Court: Rodney L.Engen Ronald F.Wright

Inmate Litigation and the Constitution: Barbara Belbot Michael Cavanaugh

Sex Offender Registration, Notification, and Civil Commitment Statutes: Due Process Vs Community Safety: Barbara Sims Megan Reynolds Leah Taylor

Private Prisons and the Law: Jared Eilison Emily Wright

Collateral Consequences: The Gift That Kepps on Giving: Valerie Bell Leonard Decker

Juvenile Waiver Laws: Benjamin Steiner

A Contemporary Analysis of Drug Tests, the Fourth Amendment, and the Courts Rationale for Warrantless and Suspicionless Searches: Claudia San Miguel

Juvenile Life Without Parole and the Juvenile Death Penalty: Taylor Brickley Katherine Bennett

Section 1983 Litigation in Criminal Justice: Darrell Ross

Medical Marijuana and the States: Stacy Moak Rocio Roles

Have Three Strikes Laws Struck Out: Robert P Stallings Shannon Womer Phaneuf Jon Cooper

Gun Control: David Brody Chyla Aguiar

The Patriot Act: Where Is It Today: Sue Carter Collins

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Exam 18: Case Processing and Plea Bargaining: Brian Iannacchione

Which of the following does NOT occur at the initial appearance?

The right to a grand jury is afforded to individuals under what amendment?

What Supreme Court case ruled that probable cause is necessary for arrest?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions?

The_________________ plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

________________ bargaining refers to unusual concessions defendants make during the plea bargaining process.

The main argument for plea bargaining is that it

Photographing the arrestee is one of the processes that occurs at

If a grand jury finds that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial they issue a(n):

This Supreme Court case explicitly stated that all plea bargains that are reached must be honored.

Surveillance Technology and the Reasonable Expectation of Privacy: Claire Nolasco Aneta Spaic

Interrogations, Law, and False Confessions: Marvin Zalman

The Restriction and Likely Elimination of the Exclusionary Rule: Jeffery T.Walker

Racial Profiling and the Law: Brian Withrow Jeffery D.Dailey

DNA Evidence and Wrongful Convictions: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies: Mai E.Naito Michael Vaughn

The Implications of Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: Fran Bernat Simon Zschirnt Nicholas Godlove

Sentencing Reforms and the Supreme Court: Rodney L.Engen Ronald F.Wright

Inmate Litigation and the Constitution: Barbara Belbot Michael Cavanaugh

Sex Offender Registration, Notification, and Civil Commitment Statutes: Due Process Vs Community Safety: Barbara Sims Megan Reynolds Leah Taylor

Private Prisons and the Law: Jared Eilison Emily Wright

Collateral Consequences: The Gift That Kepps on Giving: Valerie Bell Leonard Decker

Juvenile Waiver Laws: Benjamin Steiner

A Contemporary Analysis of Drug Tests, the Fourth Amendment, and the Courts Rationale for Warrantless and Suspicionless Searches: Claudia San Miguel

Juvenile Life Without Parole and the Juvenile Death Penalty: Taylor Brickley Katherine Bennett

Section 1983 Litigation in Criminal Justice: Darrell Ross

Medical Marijuana and the States: Stacy Moak Rocio Roles

Have Three Strikes Laws Struck Out: Robert P Stallings Shannon Womer Phaneuf Jon Cooper

Gun Control: David Brody Chyla Aguiar

The Patriot Act: Where Is It Today: Sue Carter Collins

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