Question 1

The defense of insanity is successful in a majority of cases where the defendant uses such a defense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses

Accepted Answer

A) to waive the right to a jury trial. 
B) to plea bargain. 
C) to admit guilt. 
D) to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the court. 
A) to waive the right to a jury trial. 
B) to plea bargain. 
C) to admit guilt. 
D) to acknowledge the jurisdiction of the court.

Question 3

The greatest risk of granting _________ is flight.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The greatest risk of granting _________ is...

Question 4

Of the cases that go to trial, about 20 percent are tried before a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the cases that go to trial,...

Question 5

Affirmative defenses include insanity, immunity, _______, and double jeopardy.

Accepted Answer

A) entrapment 
B) incapacity 
C) inadvertency 
D) conspiracy 
A) entrapment 
B) incapacity 
C) inadvertency 
D) conspiracy

Question 6

A no contest plea is the same as a ____________ plea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A no contest plea is the same...

Question 7

Briefly trace the steps in a typical state felony case from commission of the crime to habeas corpus.Briefly describe what happens at each step.What are the legal methods by which someone convicted in state court could challenge their conviction in a federal court?

Accepted Answer

Criminal cases begin with a criminal com

Question 8

In most jurisdictions, a defendant who is charged with a misdemeanor has a right to both a preliminary hearing and grand jury review.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A "best practice" includes a ____________ review of evidence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A "best practice" includes a ____________ review...

Question 10

Plea bargaining may involve substituting a guilty plea to one offense for a trial on ________ offenses

Accepted Answer

A) petty 
B) multiple 
C) misdemeanor 
D) felony 
A) petty 
B) multiple 
C) misdemeanor 
D) felony

Question 11

Evidence case reviews increase efficiency and lead to higher clearance rates.Discuss why these reviews are helpful.Focus your discussion on questions about evidence that may aid in a review, i.e., physical evidence, witnesses, suspect(s) confession(s).

Accepted Answer

Team reviews allow for better communicat

Question 12

In the U.S., most felony cases will ultimately be disposed of by a jury trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An Information is a formal charging document issued by a prosecutor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Another term for a no contest plea is a plea of

Accepted Answer

A) former jeopardy. 
B) guilty but mentally ill. 
C) nolo contendere. 
D) guilty on conditions. 
A) former jeopardy. 
B) guilty but mentally ill. 
C) nolo contendere. 
D) guilty on conditions.

Question 15

A majority of states and the federal courts have a plea and verdict of guilty but mentally ill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

?Define, discuss, compare, and contrast the pleas of guilty, not guilty, and no contest (nolo contendere).Why would a person plead no contest rather than guilty?

Accepted Answer

The regular guilty plea is made in open

Question 17

A defendant's offer to plead guilty

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be used as evidence if the defendant goes to trial. 
B) can be used at trial as evidence of guilt. 
C) can be used as evidence at trial if the prosecution consents. 
D) can be used at trial if the defendant fails to plea bargain in good faith. 
A) cannot be used as evidence if the defendant goes to trial. 
B) can be used at trial as evidence of guilt. 
C) can be used as evidence at trial if the prosecution consents. 
D) can be used at trial if the defendant fails to plea bargain in good faith.

Question 18

In terms of procedure,

Accepted Answer

A) felony cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than misdemeanor cases. 
B) misdemeanor cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than felony cases. 
C) felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures. 
D) most states require grand jury review in misdemeanor cases but not in felony cases. 
A) felony cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than misdemeanor cases. 
B) misdemeanor cases involve more steps and protections for defendants than felony cases. 
C) felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures. 
D) most states require grand jury review in misdemeanor cases but not in felony cases.

Question 19

The level of proof required in criminal cases is proof beyond a _________doubt.

Accepted Answer

A) cannot be used as evidence if the defendant goes to trial. 
B) can be used at trial as evidence of guilt. 
C) can be used as evidence at trial if the prosecution consents. 
D) reasonable 
A) cannot be used as evidence if the defendant goes to trial. 
B) can be used at trial as evidence of guilt. 
C) can be used as evidence at trial if the prosecution consents. 
D) reasonable

Question 20

If a defendant refuses to enter a plea, the court will enter a plea of

Accepted Answer

A) not guilty. 
B) guilty. 
C) no contest. 
D) not guilty by reason of insanity. 
A) not guilty. 
B) guilty. 
C) no contest. 
D) not guilty by reason of insanity.

The defense of insanity is successful in a majority of cases where the defendant uses such a defense.

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses

The greatest risk of granting _________ is flight.

Of the cases that go to trial, about 20 percent are tried before a ____________.

Affirmative defenses include insanity, immunity, _______, and double jeopardy.

A no contest plea is the same as a ____________ plea.

Briefly trace the steps in a typical state felony case from commission of the crime to habeas corpus.Briefly describe what happens at each step.What are the legal methods by which someone convicted in state court could challenge their conviction in a federal court?

In most jurisdictions, a defendant who is charged with a misdemeanor has a right to both a preliminary hearing and grand jury review.

A "best practice" includes a ____________ review of evidence.

Plea bargaining may involve substituting a guilty plea to one offense for a trial on ________ offenses

Evidence case reviews increase efficiency and lead to higher clearance rates.Discuss why these reviews are helpful.Focus your discussion on questions about evidence that may aid in a review, i.e., physical evidence, witnesses, suspect(s) confession(s).

In the U.S., most felony cases will ultimately be disposed of by a jury trial.

An Information is a formal charging document issued by a prosecutor.

Another term for a no contest plea is a plea of

A majority of states and the federal courts have a plea and verdict of guilty but mentally ill.

?Define, discuss, compare, and contrast the pleas of guilty, not guilty, and no contest (nolo contendere).Why would a person plead no contest rather than guilty?

A defendant's offer to plead guilty

In terms of procedure,

The level of proof required in criminal cases is proof beyond a _________doubt.

If a defendant refuses to enter a plea, the court will enter a plea of

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

The defense of insanity is successful in a majority of cases where the defendant uses such a defense.

In an Alford plea, the defendant pleads guilty but refuses

The greatest risk of granting _________ is flight.

Of the cases that go to trial, about 20 percent are tried before a ____________.

Affirmative defenses include insanity, immunity, _______, and double jeopardy.

A no contest plea is the same as a ____________ plea.

Briefly trace the steps in a typical state felony case from commission of the crime to habeas corpus.Briefly describe what happens at each step.What are the legal methods by which someone convicted in state court could challenge their conviction in a federal court?

In most jurisdictions, a defendant who is charged with a misdemeanor has a right to both a preliminary hearing and grand jury review.

A "best practice" includes a ____________ review of evidence.

Plea bargaining may involve substituting a guilty plea to one offense for a trial on ________ offenses

Evidence case reviews increase efficiency and lead to higher clearance rates.Discuss why these reviews are helpful.Focus your discussion on questions about evidence that may aid in a review, i.e., physical evidence, witnesses, suspect(s) confession(s).

In the U.S., most felony cases will ultimately be disposed of by a jury trial.

An Information is a formal charging document issued by a prosecutor.

Another term for a no contest plea is a plea of

A majority of states and the federal courts have a plea and verdict of guilty but mentally ill.

?Define, discuss, compare, and contrast the pleas of guilty, not guilty, and no contest (nolo contendere).Why would a person plead no contest rather than guilty?

A defendant's offer to plead guilty

In terms of procedure,

The level of proof required in criminal cases is proof beyond a _________doubt.

If a defendant refuses to enter a plea, the court will enter a plea of

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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