Exam 1: An Introduction to Criminal Procedure

List and explain some of the objectives of criminal procedure and why they are important.

Which of the following best describes the criminal justice system objective of equality?

If there is no precedent, circuit courts of appeals may look to rulings from other courts for advice in the form of persuasive authority.

Defense attorneys regularly file a motion for _____, which requires the prosecution to turn over relevant evidence for an upcoming trial.

Which organization has the legal authority to interpret and apply the rules established in the U.S. Constitution?

The U.S. Constitution holds that if a case is brought before the U.S. Supreme Court and no precedent is found to guide the Court's decision, it is to look to rulings on the issue from courts in England, Spain, and France.

The defendant's right to a trial by a jury of his/her peers is absolute.

The federal judicial system is best represented by a _____.

All cases brought before a circuit court of appeals are heard by three-judge panels, also known as en banc hearings.

When a prosecutor declines to prosecute a criminal defendant, what type of motion will he file?

At trial, for the vast majority of crimes, the prosecution must prove both criminal action and criminal intent.

U.S. Supreme Court eras are typically named after _____.

If the U.S. Supreme Court were to receive 5,000 petitions for certiorari, given past behavior of the Court, roughly how many cases would the Court be expected to hear?

Including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., there are _____ circuit courts in the United Sates.

Which of the following is not a standard sentence following a criminal conviction?

Explain why it is important to balance security with individual rights in the criminal justice system.

The ability granted to police officers, prosecutors, judges, and juries to make independent decisions regarding the social interest in keeping a person in the criminal justice process is known as discretion.

What are the various types of judicial opinions that can be issued and that establish legal precedent?

State constitutions are allowed to remove some of the rights granted by the U.S. Constitution.

Which of the following objectives of the criminal justice system best describes the idea that the guilty should be convicted and the innocent go free?