Exam 9: Courts and Pretrial Processes

Katie has been charged with armed robbery.The judge has set her bail at $250,000.She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. Katie's family most likely would have to consult a _________ in order to post her bond.

The prosecution will use the pretrial period to introduce motions for lack of evidence or violation of rights.

Judges selected based on merit must eventually face public election.

Judge Karin has been a superior court judge for the past seven years.She was the first woman in her family to graduate college.She is running for reelection this year.Although she loves her job,she feels most of her time is spent maintaining the logistics of the courtroom.She would like to spend more time in the courtroom itself. The time Judge Karin spends organizing schedules and budgets for her courtroom is part of her duties as a(n)

A(n)________ is a written order or summons,issued by a law enforcement officer,often directing an alleged offender to appear in court at a specified time to answer a criminal charge.

A written order or summons,issued by a law enforcement officer and often directing an alleged offender to appear in court at a specified time to answer a criminal charge,is called a

Women comprise 50% of the U.S.population.As of 2016,what percentage of state appellate judges were women?

The amount of ________ is based mainly on the judge's view of the seriousness of the crime and of the defendant's record.

How do issues of race and political beliefs enter into perception of fairness in sentencing?

Brady has just been charged with murder in the first degree in a federal court.His previous record includes several drug charges and a sexual assault that is pending.Brady will not be released on bail.His attorney believes the prosecutor and judge will agree to a 20-year sentence through a plea bargain,which will eliminate the chance of a life sentence.Brady's lawyer's request for bail was turned down because

The criterion for deciding if evidence is strong enough to uphold an arrest is called probable cause.

Nonpartisan selection allows the public to choose a judge from a list of candidates.

Katie has been charged with armed robbery.The judge has set her bail at $250,000.She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. Katie's lawyer files a request to suppress certain details of Katie's alleged involvement in the robbery.The lawyer's request came in the form of a

It is impossible for a poor person to become a judge.

Which statement best reflects valid criticism of the use of preventive detention?

Preliminary hearings provide an opportunity for defense attorneys to challenge the prosecution's evidence and make ________ to the court requesting that an order be issued to bring about a specified action.

When judges work with attorneys outside of the public view,they usually take on the role of ____________________.

Appellate courts try civil and criminal cases.

Katie has been charged with armed robbery.The judge has set her bail at $250,000.She is currently in jail awaiting a family member to raise her bail.This is Katie's first offense and she claims that she was forced to commit the crime by voices in her head. Until Katie's family raises her bail,she will remain

Prospective judges receive special training in law school to become professional judges in a(n)_______________system.