Question 1

An in camera inspection of prosecution files for exculpatory evidence should be conducted when

Accepted Answer

A) discovery begins 
B) the defense requests exculpatory evidence and the prosecution claims there is none 
C) the defense establishes a basis to believe that exculpatory evidence exists 
D) a motion for discovery is pending 
A) discovery begins 
B) the defense requests exculpatory evidence and the prosecution claims there is none 
C) the defense establishes a basis to believe that exculpatory evidence exists 
D) a motion for discovery is pending C

Question 2

The final version of the indictment signed by the grand jury foreman is called a

Accepted Answer

A) true bill 
B) bill of particulars 
C) information of charges 
D) grand jury verdict 
A) true bill 
B) bill of particulars 
C) information of charges 
D) grand jury verdict A

Question 3

What are the four parts of the test for a speedy trial required in Barker v.Wingo?

Accepted Answer

The four parts of the test are: 
1.length of delay 
2.reason for delay 
3.whether defendant asserted right 
4.whether prejudice occurred

Question 4

The arraignment is the

Accepted Answer

A) same as a preliminary hearing 
B) procedure that produces the information 
C) appearance before a judge to enter a plea 
D) judgment following a guilty plea 
A) same as a preliminary hearing 
B) procedure that produces the information 
C) appearance before a judge to enter a plea 
D) judgment following a guilty plea

Question 5

The kind of information that is available through discovery is

Accepted Answer

A) incriminating statements by the defendant and police 
B) incriminating statements by the defendant to the defense attorney 
C) incriminating statements by defendant to his priest 
D) attorney's work product 
A) incriminating statements by the defendant and police 
B) incriminating statements by the defendant to the defense attorney 
C) incriminating statements by defendant to his priest 
D) attorney's work product

Question 6

A grand jury's unreasonable demand for information may be

Accepted Answer

A) squashed 
B) quashed 
C) smashed 
D) overruled 
A) squashed 
B) quashed 
C) smashed 
D) overruled

Question 7

Appeal waivers are not allowed as part of plea bargains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A subpoena duces tecum is limited by the number of documents it may command,but not the type of documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the standards of evidence and two levels of evidence required by grand juries.

Accepted Answer

Normal rules of evidence used at trial a

Question 10

List four tips for subpoena practice.

Accepted Answer

Tips regarding subpoena practice (list f

Question 11

In accepting a plea bargain,the defendant gives up the constitutional right to a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To preserve their autonomy,grand juries work

Accepted Answer

A) in open meetings 
B) in secret 
C) completely independent from the rules of criminal procedure 
D) closely with defense counsel 
A) in open meetings 
B) in secret 
C) completely independent from the rules of criminal procedure 
D) closely with defense counsel

Question 13

The prosecution disclosure of exculpatory evidence is required by the decision in

Accepted Answer

A) Hurtado v.California 
B) Batson v.Kentucky 
C) Brady v.Maryland 
D) U.S.v.Calandra 
A) Hurtado v.California 
B) Batson v.Kentucky 
C) Brady v.Maryland 
D) U.S.v.Calandra

Question 14

A bill of particulars is used to

Accepted Answer

A) itemize the attorney's fee 
B) clarify details of the charges 
C) schedule grand jury proceedings 
D) bind over the defendant for arraignment 
A) itemize the attorney's fee 
B) clarify details of the charges 
C) schedule grand jury proceedings 
D) bind over the defendant for arraignment

Question 15

Grand juries function as an arm of the prosecution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The information serves the same purpose as the indictment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Plea agreements involve

Accepted Answer

A) defense counsel and prosecutor 
B) prosecutor and defendant 
C) defense counsel,prosecutor and judge 
D) defense counsel,prosecutor,judge and defendant 
A) defense counsel and prosecutor 
B) prosecutor and defendant 
C) defense counsel,prosecutor and judge 
D) defense counsel,prosecutor,judge and defendant

Question 18

Failure or unreasonable delay in complying with a discovery request may lead to sanctions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

During grand jury proceedings,the accused

Accepted Answer

A) may be subpoenaed to testify 
B) has the right to testify 
C) has the right to counsel 
D) has the right to question witnesses 
A) may be subpoenaed to testify 
B) has the right to testify 
C) has the right to counsel 
D) has the right to question witnesses

Question 20

The functions of a grand jury include all except

Accepted Answer

A) charging 
B) investigating 
C) convicting 
D) supervising 
A) charging 
B) investigating 
C) convicting 
D) supervising

An in camera inspection of prosecution files for exculpatory evidence should be conducted when

The final version of the indictment signed by the grand jury foreman is called a

What are the four parts of the test for a speedy trial required in Barker v.Wingo?

The arraignment is the

The kind of information that is available through discovery is

A grand jury's unreasonable demand for information may be

Appeal waivers are not allowed as part of plea bargains.

A subpoena duces tecum is limited by the number of documents it may command,but not the type of documents.

Discuss the standards of evidence and two levels of evidence required by grand juries.

List four tips for subpoena practice.

In accepting a plea bargain,the defendant gives up the constitutional right to a jury trial.

To preserve their autonomy,grand juries work

The prosecution disclosure of exculpatory evidence is required by the decision in

A bill of particulars is used to

Grand juries function as an arm of the prosecution.

The information serves the same purpose as the indictment.

Plea agreements involve

Failure or unreasonable delay in complying with a discovery request may lead to sanctions.

During grand jury proceedings,the accused

The functions of a grand jury include all except

Foundations of Criminal Law

Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal

Components of a Crime

Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Property, public Order and Safety, public Morals and Justice and Public Administration

Incohate and Organized Crime

Defenses

Intake and Drafting the Complaint

Search and Seizure: History, warrant Requirements, legislative Development and the Exclusionary Rule

Search and Seizure: Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

Pretrial Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

Trial Rights, procedure, tasks

Sentencing,punishment and Review

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Exam 13: Pretrial: Grand Jury to Pretrial Conference

An in camera inspection of prosecution files for exculpatory evidence should be conducted when

The final version of the indictment signed by the grand jury foreman is called a

What are the four parts of the test for a speedy trial required in Barker v.Wingo?

The arraignment is the

The kind of information that is available through discovery is

A grand jury's unreasonable demand for information may be

Appeal waivers are not allowed as part of plea bargains.

A subpoena duces tecum is limited by the number of documents it may command,but not the type of documents.

Discuss the standards of evidence and two levels of evidence required by grand juries.

List four tips for subpoena practice.

In accepting a plea bargain,the defendant gives up the constitutional right to a jury trial.

To preserve their autonomy,grand juries work

The prosecution disclosure of exculpatory evidence is required by the decision in

A bill of particulars is used to

Grand juries function as an arm of the prosecution.

The information serves the same purpose as the indictment.

Plea agreements involve

Failure or unreasonable delay in complying with a discovery request may lead to sanctions.

During grand jury proceedings,the accused

The functions of a grand jury include all except

Foundations of Criminal Law

Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal

Components of a Crime

Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Habitation

Crimes Against Property, public Order and Safety, public Morals and Justice and Public Administration

Incohate and Organized Crime

Defenses

Intake and Drafting the Complaint

Search and Seizure: History, warrant Requirements, legislative Development and the Exclusionary Rule

Search and Seizure: Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

Confessions and Pretrial Identification Procedures

Pretrial Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

Trial Rights, procedure, tasks

Sentencing,punishment and Review

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