Question 1

The right of an arrested person to post bail to obtain release from custody is a(n) ________ right.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The right of an arrested person to...

Question 2

In most jurisdictions, a defendant, upon showing a good cause, may withdraw a guilty plea and enter a not guilty plea or one of the other pleas at any time before the pronouncement of sentence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An arrested person must be taken before a magistrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  within 6 days. 
B)  within 5 days. 
C)  without unnecessary delay. 
D)  as soon as possible. 
A)  within 6 days. 
B)  within 5 days. 
C)  without unnecessary delay. 
D)  as soon as possible.

Question 4

Which of the statements below is correct regarding bail?

Accepted Answer

A)  At common law, bail was generally approved in capital cases. 
B)  The original purpose of bail was to ensure the accused's presence at trial. 
C)  Bail is presently used as a form of punishment. 
D)  Bail was unknown in early England. 
A)  At common law, bail was generally approved in capital cases. 
B)  The original purpose of bail was to ensure the accused's presence at trial. 
C)  Bail is presently used as a form of punishment. 
D)  Bail was unknown in early England.

Question 5

Bail may be forfeited if the defendant does not appear as promised.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

An indictment and a "true bill" are two completely different documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A(n) ________ is the formal mode of disputing the sufficiency in law of the pleadings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is the formal mode of...

Question 8

In many states, the sole function of the ________ is to hold hearings on criminal charges to determine whether a crime has been committed and whether the accused should be held for trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In many states, the sole function of...

Question 9

Originally, the purpose of bail was to ensure the presence of the accused at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Excessive bail is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following factors are NOT considered by judges in setting bail amounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seriousness of the offense charged 
B)  Weight of the evidence against the defendant 
C)  Any history of failure to appear 
D)  All of the above are factors considered. 
A)  Seriousness of the offense charged 
B)  Weight of the evidence against the defendant 
C)  Any history of failure to appear 
D)  All of the above are factors considered.

The right of an arrested person to post bail to obtain release from custody is a(n) ________ right.

In most jurisdictions, a defendant, upon showing a good cause, may withdraw a guilty plea and enter a not guilty plea or one of the other pleas at any time before the pronouncement of sentence.

An arrested person must be taken before a magistrate:

Which of the statements below is correct regarding bail?

Bail may be forfeited if the defendant does not appear as promised.

An indictment and a "true bill" are two completely different documents.

A(n) ________ is the formal mode of disputing the sufficiency in law of the pleadings.

In many states, the sole function of the ________ is to hold hearings on criminal charges to determine whether a crime has been committed and whether the accused should be held for trial.

Originally, the purpose of bail was to ensure the presence of the accused at trial.

Excessive bail is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Which of the following factors are NOT considered by judges in setting bail amounts?

An Introduction to the Justice System

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Arrest and Custody

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

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Trial Procedure

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Exam 6: Initial Appearance and Arraignment

The right of an arrested person to post bail to obtain release from custody is a(n) ________ right.

In most jurisdictions, a defendant, upon showing a good cause, may withdraw a guilty plea and enter a not guilty plea or one of the other pleas at any time before the pronouncement of sentence.

An arrested person must be taken before a magistrate:

Which of the statements below is correct regarding bail?

Bail may be forfeited if the defendant does not appear as promised.

An indictment and a "true bill" are two completely different documents.

A(n) ________ is the formal mode of disputing the sufficiency in law of the pleadings.

In many states, the sole function of the ________ is to hold hearings on criminal charges to determine whether a crime has been committed and whether the accused should be held for trial.

Originally, the purpose of bail was to ensure the presence of the accused at trial.

Excessive bail is a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

Which of the following factors are NOT considered by judges in setting bail amounts?

An Introduction to the Justice System

Search and Seizure

Arrest and Custody

Law Enforcement and the Citizen on the Street

Privilege Against Compulsory Self-Incrimination

Assistance of Counsel

Pretrial Motions, Hearings, and Plea Negotiations

Courtroom Evidence

Jury

Trial Procedure

Deliberation of the Jury and the Verdict

Sentencing and Appeals

Collateral Proceedings and Writs

Filters