Deck 9: Overview of Criminal Case Processing

Question 1

Syd works in the local jail, where he processes arrestees. Some people refer to him as an intake or processing clerk. Which of the following best reflects another title for his position?

A) Correctional sheriff
B) Jail guard
C) Booking officer
D) Jail marshal

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Jake was arrested and charged with robbery. Which of the following is most likely to happen at Jake's initial appearance?

A) He will be sentenced by the judge.
B) He will enter a plea to the charges.
C) He will be granted the opportunity for pretrial release.
D) He will testify before a grand jury.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The courts have ruled that defendants who are taken into custody

A) have a right to appear before a judge within 48 hours of their arrest.
B) must at least attempt to engage in plea bargaining.
C) forfeit their right to an attorney.
D) must be granted a jury trial within 17 days.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is correct with regard to preliminary hearings?

A) Defense attorneys explain to a grand jury why the case should proceed.
B) Defense attorneys explain to a judge why the case should proceed.
C) Prosecutors explain to a grand jury why the case should proceed.
D) Prosecutors explain to a judge why the case should proceed.

Question 5

The _______ Amendment provides the right to a trial by jury for offenders who face a punishment of more than 6 months of incarceration.

A) Fourth
B) Fifth
C) Sixth
D) Eighth

Question 6

Which of the following is the most common form of punishment used for individuals who violate the law?

A) Fines
B) Probation
C) Incarceration
D) Community service

Question 7

Electronic monitoring is often used in conjunction with which of the following?

A) Day reporting centers
B) Boot camp
C) Incarceration
D) Home confinement

Question 8

The initial appearance is a fact-finding stage, at which defendants accused of serious crimes enter a plea.

Question 9

Grand juries often consist of 6-23 members who are selected in the same manner as jurors in a trial; they also have the power to conduct their own investigations.

Question 10

Even through preliminary and grand jury hearings are often presented as occurring after an initial appearance and prior to an arraignment, they can occur at other times, for instance prior to an arrest.

Question 11

Roughly half (about 47%) of all criminal cases go to trial.

Question 12

Home confinement, probation, and day reporting centers are examples of institutional corrections.

Question 13

Prisons hold individuals serving sentences of less than 12 months and those who cannot make bail.

Question 14

Not all states have the death penalty.

Question 15

Briefly describe the primary actions that occur in the courts.

Question 16

What do you see as the strengths and weaknesses of both community and institutional corrections?