Question 1

Approximately what percentage of criminal defendants pleads guilty?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 percent 
B)  75 percent 
C)  90 percent 
D)  99 percent C

Question 2

Due process is a continuum where the less serious the deprivation, the less due process is required.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Typically, the initial hearing must take place within 48 hours of arrest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The sole purpose of bail before the Federal Bail Reform Act of 1984 was:

Accepted Answer

A)  To prevent dangerous inmates from returning to the community 
B)  To raise money to help pay for the defendant's public defender 
C)  To assure that the defendant appears at his or her court date 
D)  To further punish and deter inmates

Question 5

The Eighth Amendment protects against "excessive bail". Therefore, each defendant is entitled to be released on bail is he or she wishes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the most important function of the court?

Accepted Answer

A)  Determine guilt 
B)  Assign punishment 
C)  Avoid errors in identifying offenders 
D)  Work efficiently

Question 7

A police officer must have what level of proof before making an arrest?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reasonable suspicion 
B)  Probable cause 
C)  Beyond a reasonable doubt 
D)  Does not need any proof, providing proof is the prosecutor's job

Question 8

Double jeopardy "attaches" at what stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preliminary hearing 
B)  Grand jury 
C)  Arraignment 
D)  Trail

Question 9

Release on Recognizance programs which allow for bail without monetary collateral typically have a much higher rate of defendants who fail to appear at trail.

Accepted Answer