Question 1

An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by

Accepted Answer

A) the police. 
B) the judge. 
C) the prosecutor. 
D) the grand jury. 
A) the police. 
B) the judge. 
C) the prosecutor. 
D) the grand jury. D

Question 2

In most appeals,

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A) the appeal takes the form of a new trial. 
B) the appeals court reviews the records for errors. 
C) the defendant usually is ordered to be acquitted. 
D) the prosecution must again prove that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 
A) the appeal takes the form of a new trial. 
B) the appeals court reviews the records for errors. 
C) the defendant usually is ordered to be acquitted. 
D) the prosecution must again prove that the defendant was guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. B

Question 3

If a defendant and prosecutor agree to a plea bargain and guilty plea, the judge cannot lawfully refuse the plea and plea bargain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

One of the goals of the criminal justice system is seeking retribution for victims.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Constitution never allows a judge to accept an Alford plea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In using the insanity defense, most defendants also enter a not guilty plea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In a typical conditional plea, the defendant pleads guilty but reserves the right to

Accepted Answer

A) appeal certain issues. 
B) a jury trial. 
C) a bench trial. 
D) a speedy and public trial. 
A) appeal certain issues. 
B) a jury trial. 
C) a bench trial. 
D) a speedy and public trial.

Question 8

The purpose of _____ is to assure the defendant's appearance at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) bail 
B) presentence investigation 
C) a criminal history investigation 
D) an employment check 
A) bail 
B) presentence investigation 
C) a criminal history investigation 
D) an employment check

Question 9

In states that do not use grand juries, the formal charging document is the

Accepted Answer

A) criminal complaint. 
B) information. 
C) habeas corpus. 
D) indictment. 
A) criminal complaint. 
B) information. 
C) habeas corpus. 
D) indictment.

Question 10

A guilty plea where the defendant refuses to admit committing the crime is called a/n ____________ plea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A guilty plea where the defendant refuses...

Question 11

Assume the role of defense attorney.Would you ever encourage a client to use the insanity plea? Why or why not? Under what circumstances? Explain your answers fully.

Accepted Answer

The student response should be based on

Question 12

A guilty plea where the defendant reserves certain rights (such as the right to appeal a legal issue) is termed a/n ____________ plea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A guilty plea where the defendant reserves...

Question 13

A defendant who pleads no contest is subject to the same range of punishments as one who pleads guilty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the weakest argument in favor of guilty plea pursuant to a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

A) Such pleas help alleviate the problem of heavy caseloads and long backlogs of cases. 
B) Such pleas eliminate the cost and delay of appeals. 
C) A guilty plea can be the first step toward genuine rehabilitation. 
D) Pleas are a more open and well-informed procedure than a trial. 
A) Such pleas help alleviate the problem of heavy caseloads and long backlogs of cases. 
B) Such pleas eliminate the cost and delay of appeals. 
C) A guilty plea can be the first step toward genuine rehabilitation. 
D) Pleas are a more open and well-informed procedure than a trial.

Question 15

In many jurisdictions, before trial, a defendant charged with a felony may be entitled to a preliminary ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In many jurisdictions, before trial, a defendant...

Question 16

All states allow a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the pros and cons of possible bail outcomes from a prosecutorial and defense attorney position.

Accepted Answer

The defense lawyer argues that high bail

Question 18

The ________ Amendment of the U.S.Constitution states that "Excessive bail shall not be required.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

A/n ___________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a grand jury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/n ___________ is a formal criminal charge...

Question 20

An affirmative defense is one in which the defendant

Accepted Answer

A) denies doing the criminal act. 
B) argues the defense of double jeopardy. 
C) has agreed to a plea bargain. 
D) admits doing the act but claims other matters that will result in an acquittal. 
A) denies doing the criminal act. 
B) argues the defense of double jeopardy. 
C) has agreed to a plea bargain. 
D) admits doing the act but claims other matters that will result in an acquittal.

An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by

In most appeals,

If a defendant and prosecutor agree to a plea bargain and guilty plea, the judge cannot lawfully refuse the plea and plea bargain.

One of the goals of the criminal justice system is seeking retribution for victims.

The Constitution never allows a judge to accept an Alford plea.

In using the insanity defense, most defendants also enter a not guilty plea.

In a typical conditional plea, the defendant pleads guilty but reserves the right to

The purpose of _____ is to assure the defendant's appearance at trial.

In states that do not use grand juries, the formal charging document is the

A guilty plea where the defendant refuses to admit committing the crime is called a/n ____________ plea.

Assume the role of defense attorney.Would you ever encourage a client to use the insanity plea? Why or why not? Under what circumstances? Explain your answers fully.

A guilty plea where the defendant reserves certain rights (such as the right to appeal a legal issue) is termed a/n ____________ plea.

A defendant who pleads no contest is subject to the same range of punishments as one who pleads guilty.

Which of the following is the weakest argument in favor of guilty plea pursuant to a plea bargain?

In many jurisdictions, before trial, a defendant charged with a felony may be entitled to a preliminary ____________.

All states allow a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Discuss the pros and cons of possible bail outcomes from a prosecutorial and defense attorney position.

The ________ Amendment of the U.S.Constitution states that "Excessive bail shall not be required.

A/n ___________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a grand jury.

An affirmative defense is one in which the defendant

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Exam 3: Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by

In most appeals,

If a defendant and prosecutor agree to a plea bargain and guilty plea, the judge cannot lawfully refuse the plea and plea bargain.

One of the goals of the criminal justice system is seeking retribution for victims.

The Constitution never allows a judge to accept an Alford plea.

In using the insanity defense, most defendants also enter a not guilty plea.

In a typical conditional plea, the defendant pleads guilty but reserves the right to

The purpose of _____ is to assure the defendant's appearance at trial.

In states that do not use grand juries, the formal charging document is the

A guilty plea where the defendant refuses to admit committing the crime is called a/n ____________ plea.

Assume the role of defense attorney.Would you ever encourage a client to use the insanity plea? Why or why not? Under what circumstances? Explain your answers fully.

A guilty plea where the defendant reserves certain rights (such as the right to appeal a legal issue) is termed a/n ____________ plea.

A defendant who pleads no contest is subject to the same range of punishments as one who pleads guilty.

Which of the following is the weakest argument in favor of guilty plea pursuant to a plea bargain?

In many jurisdictions, before trial, a defendant charged with a felony may be entitled to a preliminary ____________.

All states allow a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Discuss the pros and cons of possible bail outcomes from a prosecutorial and defense attorney position.

The ________ Amendment of the U.S.Constitution states that "Excessive bail shall not be required.

A/n ___________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a grand jury.

An affirmative defense is one in which the defendant

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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