Question 1

Which of the following occur at an arraignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The charges against the defendant are read. 
B)  The defendant enters a plea. 
C)  If the defendant does not have representation, he/she can ask for a court-appointed attorney 
D)  The prosecutor provides the list of state witnesses who will testify at trial. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  The charges against the defendant are read. 
B)  The defendant enters a plea. 
C)  If the defendant does not have representation, he/she can ask for a court-appointed attorney 
D)  The prosecutor provides the list of state witnesses who will testify at trial. 
E)  all of the above E

Question 2

"Use Immunity" is a broad form of immunity in which the person cannot be prosecuted for any action related to the testimony, as long as the person testifies truthfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true of Spousal Privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  Under the law today, a person can choose to testify against their spouse. 
B)  The privilege to avoid testimony belongs to the person being spoken about, and not to the speaker. 
C)  Spousal Privilege protects private conversations between husband and wife, and protects marriages from the destructive effects of being compelled to testify against one another. 
D)  The privilege is based on the notion that husband and wife are one person and that one person should not be compelled to testify against one's self. 
E)  Under common law, it was customary that a spouse could not be compelled to testify and that a spouse could be prevented from testifying by the other spouse. 
A)  Under the law today, a person can choose to testify against their spouse. 
B)  The privilege to avoid testimony belongs to the person being spoken about, and not to the speaker. 
C)  Spousal Privilege protects private conversations between husband and wife, and protects marriages from the destructive effects of being compelled to testify against one another. 
D)  The privilege is based on the notion that husband and wife are one person and that one person should not be compelled to testify against one's self. 
E)  Under common law, it was customary that a spouse could not be compelled to testify and that a spouse could be prevented from testifying by the other spouse. B

Question 4

The right embodied in the Fifth Amendment that allows an accused person to remain silent is the right _______________.

Accepted Answer

against se

Question 5

"Pleading the Fifth" means asserting the right to avoid giving testimony that could:

Accepted Answer

A)  incriminate one's husband. 
B)  incriminate one's self. 
C)  incriminate one's attorney. 
D)  incriminate a member of one's congregation. 
E)  incriminate one's patient. 
A)  incriminate one's husband. 
B)  incriminate one's self. 
C)  incriminate one's attorney. 
D)  incriminate a member of one's congregation. 
E)  incriminate one's patient.

Question 6

The limited right to be released from prison pending trial after posting enough security to assure appearance at the time of trial is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The limited right to be released from...

Question 7

A person is in custody if he or she is not free to leave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Currently, the Right to Counsel is extended to anyone accused of a state or federal misdemeanor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Most states require defendants to be tried within a year of being arrested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What does a statute of limitation do?

Accepted Answer

A)  sets a deadline for the commencement of criminal actions 
B)  sets a deadline for the destruction of DNA evidence after a verdict has been reached 
C)  sets a deadline for the commencement of a trial after the arrest of a suspect 
D)  sets a deadline for the use of DNA evidence before it can be destroyed 
E)  sets conditions limiting the use of DNA evidence to protect falsely accused individuals 
A)  sets a deadline for the commencement of criminal actions 
B)  sets a deadline for the destruction of DNA evidence after a verdict has been reached 
C)  sets a deadline for the commencement of a trial after the arrest of a suspect 
D)  sets a deadline for the use of DNA evidence before it can be destroyed 
E)  sets conditions limiting the use of DNA evidence to protect falsely accused individuals

Question 11

The right to a public and speedy trial is promised in which Constitutional Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fourth 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Sixth 
D)  Seventh 
E)  Eighth 
A)  Fourth 
B)  Fifth 
C)  Sixth 
D)  Seventh 
E)  Eighth

Question 12

The principle that conversations between client and counsel are privileged in order to encourage full and frank discussion between them is called Priest-Penitent Privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If the government fails to give a defendant a prompt arraignment:

Accepted Answer

A)  the charges will be dropped, because receiving a prompt arraignment is part of each citizen's right to a speedy trial. 
B)  all statements made by the defendant in custody will be suppressed by the court. 
C)  the defendant gets free representation even if he can afford a lawyer. 
D)  the defendant has a private cause of action against the prosecutor. 
E)  None of the above statements are true. 
A)  the charges will be dropped, because receiving a prompt arraignment is part of each citizen's right to a speedy trial. 
B)  all statements made by the defendant in custody will be suppressed by the court. 
C)  the defendant gets free representation even if he can afford a lawyer. 
D)  the defendant has a private cause of action against the prosecutor. 
E)  None of the above statements are true.

Question 14

A limited form of immunity where the person's testimony cannot be used as evidence against him or her is ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A limited form of immunity where the...

Question 15

A defendant has the Right to Counsel at the arraignment, at preliminary hearings, during most police interrogations, during a lineup, at trial, and at sentencing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Confessions may only be used against a defendant if the prosecution can show they followed the procedures laid out in Miranda, and they did not coerce or otherwise extract a confession from the defendant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Because the law recognizes only husband-wife privilege, legally married same sex couples do not enjoy the same privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

MATCHING
-Bench conference

Accepted Answer

A)  The right of confidentiality accorded members of the clergy for conversations held during the ritual of confession. 
B)  The state of being detained by law enforcement officers. 
C)  Latin for "I will not contest this", a plea entered that admits no wrongdoing, but allows the court to sentence the defendant as if guilty. 
D)  The right of confidentiality accorded counselors for conversations held in the course of mental health treatment. 
E)  The right of a person to refuse to testify against his or her spouse.
F) A plea entered where the accused maintains his innocence, but agrees to be sentenced as if guilty.
G) The process of negotiating the settlement of criminal charges without a trial.
H) to annul
I) The official taking of a person to answer criminal charges.
J) A conference called among the judge and attorneys for both sides, and possibly the accused to discuss matters without the jury hearing it. 
A)  The right of confidentiality accorded members of the clergy for conversations held during the ritual of confession. 
B)  The state of being detained by law enforcement officers. 
C)  Latin for "I will not contest this", a plea entered that admits no wrongdoing, but allows the court to sentence the defendant as if guilty. 
D)  The right of confidentiality accorded counselors for conversations held in the course of mental health treatment. 
E)  The right of a person to refuse to testify against his or her spouse.
F) A plea entered where the accused maintains his innocence, but agrees to be sentenced as if guilty.
G) The process of negotiating the settlement of criminal charges without a trial.
H) to annul
I) The official taking of a person to answer criminal charges.
J) A conference called among the judge and attorneys for both sides, and possibly the accused to discuss matters without the jury hearing it.

Question 19

A _____________ is an agreement between the prosecution and a defendant that spells out that the defendant will cooperate in the prosecution of others in the same or related criminal activity, usually in exchange for a recommendation of leniency to the court.

Accepted Answer

cooperatio

Question 20

MATCHING
-nolo contendere

Accepted Answer

A)  The right of confidentiality accorded members of the clergy for conversations held during the ritual of confession. 
B)  The state of being detained by law enforcement officers. 
C)  Latin for "I will not contest this", a plea entered that admits no wrongdoing, but allows the court to sentence the defendant as if guilty. 
D)  The right of confidentiality accorded counselors for conversations held in the course of mental health treatment. 
E)  The right of a person to refuse to testify against his or her spouse.
F) A plea entered where the accused maintains his innocence, but agrees to be sentenced as if guilty.
G) The process of negotiating the settlement of criminal charges without a trial.
H) to annul
I) The official taking of a person to answer criminal charges.
J) A conference called among the judge and attorneys for both sides, and possibly the accused to discuss matters without the jury hearing it. 
A)  The right of confidentiality accorded members of the clergy for conversations held during the ritual of confession. 
B)  The state of being detained by law enforcement officers. 
C)  Latin for "I will not contest this", a plea entered that admits no wrongdoing, but allows the court to sentence the defendant as if guilty. 
D)  The right of confidentiality accorded counselors for conversations held in the course of mental health treatment. 
E)  The right of a person to refuse to testify against his or her spouse.
F) A plea entered where the accused maintains his innocence, but agrees to be sentenced as if guilty.
G) The process of negotiating the settlement of criminal charges without a trial.
H) to annul
I) The official taking of a person to answer criminal charges.
J) A conference called among the judge and attorneys for both sides, and possibly the accused to discuss matters without the jury hearing it.

Which of the following occur at an arraignment?

"Use Immunity" is a broad form of immunity in which the person cannot be prosecuted for any action related to the testimony, as long as the person testifies truthfully.

Which of the following is NOT true of Spousal Privilege?

The right embodied in the Fifth Amendment that allows an accused person to remain silent is the right _______________.

"Pleading the Fifth" means asserting the right to avoid giving testimony that could:

The limited right to be released from prison pending trial after posting enough security to assure appearance at the time of trial is the ____________________.

A person is in custody if he or she is not free to leave.

Currently, the Right to Counsel is extended to anyone accused of a state or federal misdemeanor.

Most states require defendants to be tried within a year of being arrested.

What does a statute of limitation do?

The right to a public and speedy trial is promised in which Constitutional Amendment?

The principle that conversations between client and counsel are privileged in order to encourage full and frank discussion between them is called Priest-Penitent Privilege.

If the government fails to give a defendant a prompt arraignment:

A limited form of immunity where the person's testimony cannot be used as evidence against him or her is ___________________.

A defendant has the Right to Counsel at the arraignment, at preliminary hearings, during most police interrogations, during a lineup, at trial, and at sentencing.

Confessions may only be used against a defendant if the prosecution can show they followed the procedures laid out in Miranda, and they did not coerce or otherwise extract a confession from the defendant.

Because the law recognizes only husband-wife privilege, legally married same sex couples do not enjoy the same privilege.

MATCHING -Bench conference

A _____________ is an agreement between the prosecution and a defendant that spells out that the defendant will cooperate in the prosecution of others in the same or related criminal activity, usually in exchange for a recommendation of leniency to the court.

MATCHING -nolo contendere

What Is Criminal Law

What Is a Crime

Crimes Against the Person: Murder

Crimes Against the Person: Sex Crimes

Crimes Against the Person: Other Violent Crimes

Crimes Against Property

Social Crimes

Treason, Terrorism, Wartime Criminal Justice

Crimes Against the State

Common Law Defenses

Constitutional Rights Before Arrest

Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury

Constitutional Rights Postconviction

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Exam 12: Constitutional Rights After Arrest

Which of the following occur at an arraignment?

"Use Immunity" is a broad form of immunity in which the person cannot be prosecuted for any action related to the testimony, as long as the person testifies truthfully.

Which of the following is NOT true of Spousal Privilege?

The right embodied in the Fifth Amendment that allows an accused person to remain silent is the right _______________.

"Pleading the Fifth" means asserting the right to avoid giving testimony that could:

The limited right to be released from prison pending trial after posting enough security to assure appearance at the time of trial is the ____________________.

A person is in custody if he or she is not free to leave.

Currently, the Right to Counsel is extended to anyone accused of a state or federal misdemeanor.

Most states require defendants to be tried within a year of being arrested.

What does a statute of limitation do?

The right to a public and speedy trial is promised in which Constitutional Amendment?

The principle that conversations between client and counsel are privileged in order to encourage full and frank discussion between them is called Priest-Penitent Privilege.

If the government fails to give a defendant a prompt arraignment:

A limited form of immunity where the person's testimony cannot be used as evidence against him or her is ___________________.

A defendant has the Right to Counsel at the arraignment, at preliminary hearings, during most police interrogations, during a lineup, at trial, and at sentencing.

Confessions may only be used against a defendant if the prosecution can show they followed the procedures laid out in Miranda, and they did not coerce or otherwise extract a confession from the defendant.

Because the law recognizes only husband-wife privilege, legally married same sex couples do not enjoy the same privilege.

MATCHING -Bench conference

A _____________ is an agreement between the prosecution and a defendant that spells out that the defendant will cooperate in the prosecution of others in the same or related criminal activity, usually in exchange for a recommendation of leniency to the court.

MATCHING -nolo contendere

What Is Criminal Law

What Is a Crime

Crimes Against the Person: Murder

Crimes Against the Person: Sex Crimes

Crimes Against the Person: Other Violent Crimes

Crimes Against Property

Social Crimes

Treason, Terrorism, Wartime Criminal Justice

Crimes Against the State

Common Law Defenses

Constitutional Rights Before Arrest

Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury

Constitutional Rights Postconviction

Filters