Exam 15: Criminal Procedure Before Trial

The warrant is intended to protect persons from:

What is an accusation made by a prosecutor against a criminal defendant that does not involve a grand jury?

What is the rule that excludes evidence acquired in violation of constitutional protections?

The purpose of the warrant requirement under the Fourth Amendment is protect against _______searches and seizures.

Hot pursuit is an exception to the warrant requirement.

The initial appearance usually takes place within how many hours after the arrest?

The Due Process Clause is found in which amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

The Fifth Amendment contains the due process clause.

What is a written order of a court allowing law enforcement officers to search a certain place?

The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to establish that ________ exists.

When an officer is actively involved in chasing down a suspect, the __________ exception to the warrant requirement may apply.

An information is an accusation made by a prosecutor against a criminal defendant that does not involve a ______ jury.

_________ due process ensures fair proceedings in the criminal justice system, such as the right to a speedy trial and the right to a jury trial.

Explain the purpose of the initial appearance of a defendant.

An information is an accusation made by a prosecutor against a criminal defendant that does not involve a grand jury.

What is the hearing where the defendant appears before a judge for the first time?

An interrogation is:

A motion for change in venue is a motion where the defendant requests that the court change the location of the trial.

What did the U.S. Supreme Court decide in Mapp v. Ohio (1961)?

What must be established before a warrant may be issued?