Exam 10: The Judicial Process

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Stack v. Boyle (1951)?

In which situation would a prosecutor be most likely to negotiate a plea?

What is the burden of proof required to convict a defendant on criminal charges?

The grand jury hears evidence only from the

Third-party custody is most often used with __________ defendants.

Compare the judicial process for a juvenile versus that of an adult. Include how the underlying premise differs in the two processes.

Which Supreme Court case helped to define the media's role in criminal proceedings?

What is the standard for a speedy trial?

What happens to defendants who are unable to pay for their bail?

During the pretrial stage of the judicial process, an alleged offender is first labeled a(n) __________ and is then labeled as a(n) __________.

In opening statements, the defense typically goes first.

Identify the four primary actors in the plea bargaining process. Compare the power differential between these actors.

How may judicial instructions impact the outcome of a case?

__________ is the first stage of the trial process and occurs shortly after the indictment.

Which individual will not be called for grand jury?

The premise in all trials is that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty by the state.

True bill is synonymous with

Define venire, challenge for cause, and peremptory challenge. Which stage of the criminal justice process do these terms pertain to?

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of __________ bail in Stack v. Boyle (1951).

In about __________ % of cases, the prosecution and defense are able to negotiate a plea.