Question 1

The rules of evidence are not static and are constantly changing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

There are common rules and conditions of parole as set out in writing by probation officers.Which of the following is not one of the rules usually included?

Accepted Answer

A) not being in possession of a firearm 
B) not associating with known criminal offenders 
C) attempting to find a job 
D) selecting reading material for the parolee 
A) not being in possession of a firearm 
B) not associating with known criminal offenders 
C) attempting to find a job 
D) selecting reading material for the parolee

Question 3

The Federal Rules of Evidence apply in all federal courts throughout the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is the job of the prosecutor to pursue a case developed by the police until the case terminates by

Accepted Answer

A) dismissal. 
B) verdict. 
C) mistrial. 
D) only a and b above. 
A) dismissal. 
B) verdict. 
C) mistrial. 
D) only a and b above.

Question 5

The creators of the law believed that juries are trustworthy,and need no guidance or protection from manipulation by attorneys during a trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A witness's testimony,when presented to the judge and jury,is not considered evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When a grand jury charges a crime,it does so by issuing:

Accepted Answer

A) an affidavit. 
B) an indictment. 
C) a subpoena. 
D) an information. 
A) an affidavit. 
B) an indictment. 
C) a subpoena. 
D) an information.

Question 8

An officer may arrest if he or she has a hunch that the individual may be engaged in criminal activity,or believes that the individual is up to no good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements concerning bail is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a deposit of cash,other property,or a bond. 
B) It is never required in capital cases. 
C) It guarantees that the accused will appear in court. 
D) It often is posted by a professional bondsman. 
A) It is a deposit of cash,other property,or a bond. 
B) It is never required in capital cases. 
C) It guarantees that the accused will appear in court. 
D) It often is posted by a professional bondsman.

Question 10

The function of early petit juries was similar to the grand juries of today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Philip Cheever has just been arrested by an officer for an outstanding warrant and is ready to be booked.What are the elements of the booking procedure?

Accepted Answer

Booking is a formal processing of the ar

Question 12

Early jury trials closely resembled the jury trials of today.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

After arrest,the prosecutor will file a charge against the defendant if the prosecutor is satisfied that

Accepted Answer

A) there is sufficient evidence to support the charge. 
B) the person is a known criminal. 
C) the person has a guilty demeanor. 
D) the person has no alibi. 
A) there is sufficient evidence to support the charge. 
B) the person is a known criminal. 
C) the person has a guilty demeanor. 
D) the person has no alibi.

Question 14

At a preliminary hearing,the judge considers the prosecution's case to decide whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crimes charged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All state legislatures have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence as of September 1997.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All of the following are true about the federal system except:

Accepted Answer

A) The assistant United States Attorneys are all federal employees. 
B) There are more than 90 federal districts. 
C) The principal trial court is the United States District Court. 
D) The chief prosecutor is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. 
A) The assistant United States Attorneys are all federal employees. 
B) There are more than 90 federal districts. 
C) The principal trial court is the United States District Court. 
D) The chief prosecutor is the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.

Question 17

Once entered into the evidence locker,evidence may not be removed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Miranda warnings must be given any time a subject is questioned by a police officer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The law enforcement officer has the responsibility of filing the criminal complaint.When should this be done and what must support the complaint?

Accepted Answer

The criminal complaint can be completed

Question 20

Name four federal law enforcement agencies.

Accepted Answer

Possible answers include: 1)Drug Enforce

The rules of evidence are not static and are constantly changing.

There are common rules and conditions of parole as set out in writing by probation officers.Which of the following is not one of the rules usually included?

The Federal Rules of Evidence apply in all federal courts throughout the United States.

It is the job of the prosecutor to pursue a case developed by the police until the case terminates by

The creators of the law believed that juries are trustworthy,and need no guidance or protection from manipulation by attorneys during a trial.

A witness's testimony,when presented to the judge and jury,is not considered evidence.

When a grand jury charges a crime,it does so by issuing:

An officer may arrest if he or she has a hunch that the individual may be engaged in criminal activity,or believes that the individual is up to no good.

Which of the following statements concerning bail is true?

The function of early petit juries was similar to the grand juries of today.

Philip Cheever has just been arrested by an officer for an outstanding warrant and is ready to be booked.What are the elements of the booking procedure?

Early jury trials closely resembled the jury trials of today.

After arrest,the prosecutor will file a charge against the defendant if the prosecutor is satisfied that

At a preliminary hearing,the judge considers the prosecution's case to decide whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crimes charged.

All state legislatures have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence as of September 1997.

All of the following are true about the federal system except:

Once entered into the evidence locker,evidence may not be removed.

Miranda warnings must be given any time a subject is questioned by a police officer.

The law enforcement officer has the responsibility of filing the criminal complaint.When should this be done and what must support the complaint?

Name four federal law enforcement agencies.

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

The rules of evidence are not static and are constantly changing.

There are common rules and conditions of parole as set out in writing by probation officers.Which of the following is not one of the rules usually included?

The Federal Rules of Evidence apply in all federal courts throughout the United States.

It is the job of the prosecutor to pursue a case developed by the police until the case terminates by

The creators of the law believed that juries are trustworthy,and need no guidance or protection from manipulation by attorneys during a trial.

A witness's testimony,when presented to the judge and jury,is not considered evidence.

When a grand jury charges a crime,it does so by issuing:

An officer may arrest if he or she has a hunch that the individual may be engaged in criminal activity,or believes that the individual is up to no good.

Which of the following statements concerning bail is true?

The function of early petit juries was similar to the grand juries of today.

Philip Cheever has just been arrested by an officer for an outstanding warrant and is ready to be booked.What are the elements of the booking procedure?

Early jury trials closely resembled the jury trials of today.

After arrest,the prosecutor will file a charge against the defendant if the prosecutor is satisfied that

At a preliminary hearing,the judge considers the prosecution's case to decide whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crimes charged.

All state legislatures have adopted the Federal Rules of Evidence as of September 1997.

All of the following are true about the federal system except:

Once entered into the evidence locker,evidence may not be removed.

Miranda warnings must be given any time a subject is questioned by a police officer.

The law enforcement officer has the responsibility of filing the criminal complaint.When should this be done and what must support the complaint?

Name four federal law enforcement agencies.

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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