Question 1

If a defendant wants to plead guilty, the defendant must

Accepted Answer

A) waive a number of rights. 
B) prove to the judge that s/he is not insane. 
C) be represented by an attorney. 
D) have agreed to a plea bargain. 
A) waive a number of rights. 
B) prove to the judge that s/he is not insane. 
C) be represented by an attorney. 
D) have agreed to a plea bargain.

Question 2

An indictment is a formal charging document issued by a grand jury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Both defense attorneys and prosecutors evaluate the strength and admissibility of evidence in deciding upon strategies for handling the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In order to preserve the right to appeal an issue after entry of a guilty plea, a defendant would attempt to enter a conditional plea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the U.S., the overwhelming majority of persons charged with felonies ultimately will plead

Accepted Answer

A) not guilty. 
B) guilty. 
C) no contest. 
D) double jeopardy. 
A) not guilty. 
B) guilty. 
C) no contest. 
D) double jeopardy.

Question 6

Following the filing of a criminal complaint, the judge or magistrate may issue an arrest _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Following the filing of a criminal complaint,...

Question 7

Explain how the rules of evidence are not designed to be of assistance in the search for truth but have other purposes; they often actually hinder the search for the truth.

Accepted Answer

Testimonial privilege rules that have be

Question 8

Discuss the method and procedure in place for the reviewing of sentencing.

Accepted Answer

Imposed sentences may be reviewed by the

Question 9

Every case that proceeds to the warrant phase will ultimately be disposed of by plea or trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A/n ____________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

At the procedure termed ____________, the defendant will enter a formal plea to the charges.

Accepted Answer

A) arraignment 
B) pretrial motions 
C) preliminary hearing 
D) coram nobis 
A) arraignment 
B) pretrial motions 
C) preliminary hearing 
D) coram nobis

Question 12

The formal court proceeding where the defendant pleads to the charges is called a/n _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The formal court proceeding where the defendant...

Question 13

One of the purposes of some of the rules of evidence is to assist in finding the truth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A nolo contendere plea is the same as a not guilty plea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Although an appellate court may find that errors were committed at the trial, only ____________ errors will result in a new trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Although an appellate court may find that...

Question 16

The ____________ plea requires evidence of disease or defect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________ plea requires evidence of disease...

Question 17

____________ is usually the last resort or final step in defendants attempting to overturn their convictions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is usually the last resort or...

Question 18

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses to admit to committing the crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How do prosecutors and defense attorneys weigh the strength and admissibility of the evidence when determining whether plea bargaining will be successful?

Accepted Answer

The defense lawyer seeks to discover and

Question 20

In general, cases with significant evidentiary problems are likely to be weeded out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

If a defendant wants to plead guilty, the defendant must

An indictment is a formal charging document issued by a grand jury.

Both defense attorneys and prosecutors evaluate the strength and admissibility of evidence in deciding upon strategies for handling the case.

In order to preserve the right to appeal an issue after entry of a guilty plea, a defendant would attempt to enter a conditional plea.

In the U.S., the overwhelming majority of persons charged with felonies ultimately will plead

Following the filing of a criminal complaint, the judge or magistrate may issue an arrest _____________.

Explain how the rules of evidence are not designed to be of assistance in the search for truth but have other purposes; they often actually hinder the search for the truth.

Discuss the method and procedure in place for the reviewing of sentencing.

Every case that proceeds to the warrant phase will ultimately be disposed of by plea or trial.

A/n ____________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a prosecutor.

At the procedure termed ____________, the defendant will enter a formal plea to the charges.

The formal court proceeding where the defendant pleads to the charges is called a/n _____________.

One of the purposes of some of the rules of evidence is to assist in finding the truth.

A nolo contendere plea is the same as a not guilty plea.

Although an appellate court may find that errors were committed at the trial, only ____________ errors will result in a new trial.

The ____________ plea requires evidence of disease or defect.

____________ is usually the last resort or final step in defendants attempting to overturn their convictions.

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses to admit to committing the crime.

How do prosecutors and defense attorneys weigh the strength and admissibility of the evidence when determining whether plea bargaining will be successful?

In general, cases with significant evidentiary problems are likely to be weeded out.

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

If a defendant wants to plead guilty, the defendant must

An indictment is a formal charging document issued by a grand jury.

Both defense attorneys and prosecutors evaluate the strength and admissibility of evidence in deciding upon strategies for handling the case.

In order to preserve the right to appeal an issue after entry of a guilty plea, a defendant would attempt to enter a conditional plea.

In the U.S., the overwhelming majority of persons charged with felonies ultimately will plead

Following the filing of a criminal complaint, the judge or magistrate may issue an arrest _____________.

Explain how the rules of evidence are not designed to be of assistance in the search for truth but have other purposes; they often actually hinder the search for the truth.

Discuss the method and procedure in place for the reviewing of sentencing.

Every case that proceeds to the warrant phase will ultimately be disposed of by plea or trial.

A/n ____________ is a formal criminal charge issued by a prosecutor.

At the procedure termed ____________, the defendant will enter a formal plea to the charges.

The formal court proceeding where the defendant pleads to the charges is called a/n _____________.

One of the purposes of some of the rules of evidence is to assist in finding the truth.

A nolo contendere plea is the same as a not guilty plea.

Although an appellate court may find that errors were committed at the trial, only ____________ errors will result in a new trial.

The ____________ plea requires evidence of disease or defect.

____________ is usually the last resort or final step in defendants attempting to overturn their convictions.

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses to admit to committing the crime.

How do prosecutors and defense attorneys weigh the strength and admissibility of the evidence when determining whether plea bargaining will be successful?

In general, cases with significant evidentiary problems are likely to be weeded out.

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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