Question 1

What does it mean to be "paroled under supervision into the community?"

Accepted Answer

If a person is sentenced to a term in pr

Question 2

One criticism of the early "compurgators" was the use of character witnesses who often committed perjury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How does the dual judicial system operate in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The federal court system applies nationw

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct description of the purpose for discovery?

Accepted Answer

A) an exchange of information designed to lessen the element of surprise at trial 
B) the withholding of information designed to increase the element of surprise at trial 
C) examination of a witness for possible perjury 
D) to force an uncooperative defendant to comply with the court's request 
A) an exchange of information designed to lessen the element of surprise at trial 
B) the withholding of information designed to increase the element of surprise at trial 
C) examination of a witness for possible perjury 
D) to force an uncooperative defendant to comply with the court's request

Question 5

Probation is the most frequently imposed sentence on first-time offenders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Fifth Amendment ensures freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An officer possessing probable cause may arrest the suspect without a warrant,unless

Accepted Answer

A) the suspect is in his or her home. 
B) the suspect invokes his or her Miranda rights. 
C) the suspect can provide a reasonable explanation. 
D) the suspect is in a public place. 
A) the suspect is in his or her home. 
B) the suspect invokes his or her Miranda rights. 
C) the suspect can provide a reasonable explanation. 
D) the suspect is in a public place.

Question 8

"Trial by ordeal" was an appeal to the supernatural to determine guilt or innocence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Booking is the formal processing of the arrested person by the police that involves informing an individual of the right to remain silent,among other things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The defense counsel must not

Accepted Answer

A) treat the defendant fairly. 
B) demand that the prosecution respect the defendant's rights. 
C) casually represent the defendant. 
D) convince the jury that the prosecution has not met its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. 
A) treat the defendant fairly. 
B) demand that the prosecution respect the defendant's rights. 
C) casually represent the defendant. 
D) convince the jury that the prosecution has not met its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 11

Evidence may not be classified as which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) real 
B) demonstrative 
C) circumstantial 
D) impartial 
A) real 
B) demonstrative 
C) circumstantial 
D) impartial

Question 12

Venue does not refer to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) neighborhood 
B) jurisdiction 
C) place 
D) county 
A) neighborhood 
B) jurisdiction 
C) place 
D) county

Question 13

Violations of probation and terms of parole result in hearings that may lead to all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) parole. 
B) incarceration. 
C) re-incarceration. 
D) warning. 
A) parole. 
B) incarceration. 
C) re-incarceration. 
D) warning.

Question 14

It is the job of the deputy United States Marshals to keep order in the federal courtrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The prosecutor is not responsible for

Accepted Answer

A) charging criminal law violators in court on behalf of the people of a district. 
B) deciding whether to dismiss charges. 
C) conducting any plea negotiations. 
D) evaluating all evidence for the court. 
A) charging criminal law violators in court on behalf of the people of a district. 
B) deciding whether to dismiss charges. 
C) conducting any plea negotiations. 
D) evaluating all evidence for the court.

Question 16

Plea bargaining is often employed for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) To resolve approximately 90% of all prosecutions. 
B) When there is insufficient evidence to convict the defendant. 
C) The prosecution does not believe it is worth taking the case to trial. 
D) The defendant does not wish to risk going to trial. 
A) To resolve approximately 90% of all prosecutions. 
B) When there is insufficient evidence to convict the defendant. 
C) The prosecution does not believe it is worth taking the case to trial. 
D) The defendant does not wish to risk going to trial.

Question 17

Which of the following facts regarding probation officers is false?

Accepted Answer

A) They investigate defendants prior to sentencing. 
B) Nearly 9.1 million adults are on probation on any given day in the United States. 
C) They provide a pre-sentence report to the court. 
D) They assist persons recently released from prison to find jobs. 
A) They investigate defendants prior to sentencing. 
B) Nearly 9.1 million adults are on probation on any given day in the United States. 
C) They provide a pre-sentence report to the court. 
D) They assist persons recently released from prison to find jobs.

Question 18

Evidence is any information about the facts of a case,including tangible items,testimony,and documents,photographs,or tapes,which,when presented to the jury at trial,tends to prove or disprove those facts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The criminal justice system includes all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) law enforcement. 
B) prosecution and defense. 
C) corrections. 
D) court stenographers. 
A) law enforcement. 
B) prosecution and defense. 
C) corrections. 
D) court stenographers.

Question 20

Why should the law enforcement officer be careful to give only enough information necessary to show probable cause at the preliminary hearing?

Accepted Answer

Testimony by the officer at the prelimin

What does it mean to be "paroled under supervision into the community?"

One criticism of the early "compurgators" was the use of character witnesses who often committed perjury.

How does the dual judicial system operate in the United States?

Which of the following is a correct description of the purpose for discovery?

Probation is the most frequently imposed sentence on first-time offenders.

The Fifth Amendment ensures freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

An officer possessing probable cause may arrest the suspect without a warrant,unless

"Trial by ordeal" was an appeal to the supernatural to determine guilt or innocence.

Booking is the formal processing of the arrested person by the police that involves informing an individual of the right to remain silent,among other things.

The defense counsel must not

Evidence may not be classified as which one of the following?

Venue does not refer to which of the following?

Violations of probation and terms of parole result in hearings that may lead to all of the following except

It is the job of the deputy United States Marshals to keep order in the federal courtrooms.

The prosecutor is not responsible for

Plea bargaining is often employed for which of the following reasons?

Which of the following facts regarding probation officers is false?

Evidence is any information about the facts of a case,including tangible items,testimony,and documents,photographs,or tapes,which,when presented to the jury at trial,tends to prove or disprove those facts.

The criminal justice system includes all of the following except

Why should the law enforcement officer be careful to give only enough information necessary to show probable cause at the preliminary hearing?

The Trial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

How to Testify Effectively

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the Pretrial Process

What does it mean to be "paroled under supervision into the community?"

One criticism of the early "compurgators" was the use of character witnesses who often committed perjury.

How does the dual judicial system operate in the United States?

Which of the following is a correct description of the purpose for discovery?

Probation is the most frequently imposed sentence on first-time offenders.

The Fifth Amendment ensures freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.

An officer possessing probable cause may arrest the suspect without a warrant,unless

"Trial by ordeal" was an appeal to the supernatural to determine guilt or innocence.

Booking is the formal processing of the arrested person by the police that involves informing an individual of the right to remain silent,among other things.

The defense counsel must not

Evidence may not be classified as which one of the following?

Venue does not refer to which of the following?

Violations of probation and terms of parole result in hearings that may lead to all of the following except

It is the job of the deputy United States Marshals to keep order in the federal courtrooms.

The prosecutor is not responsible for

Plea bargaining is often employed for which of the following reasons?

Which of the following facts regarding probation officers is false?

Evidence is any information about the facts of a case,including tangible items,testimony,and documents,photographs,or tapes,which,when presented to the jury at trial,tends to prove or disprove those facts.

The criminal justice system includes all of the following except

Why should the law enforcement officer be careful to give only enough information necessary to show probable cause at the preliminary hearing?

The Trial Process

Evidence-Basic Concepts

Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications

Witnesses-Lay and Expert

Credibility and Impeachment

The Hearsay Rule

Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand Confessions

The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure

Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures

Circumstantial Evidence

Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery

Physical Evidence

Photographic, recorded, and Computer-Generated Evidence

How to Testify Effectively

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