Deck 18: Case Processing and Plea Bargaining: Brian Iannacchione

Question 1

This Supreme Court case explicitly stated that all plea bargains that are reached must be honored.

A) Brady v. United States.
B) Hurtado v. California.
C) Santobello v. New York.
D) Commonwealth v. Battis.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions?

A) Strength of the evidence.
B) Race of the offender.
C) Prior record of the offender.
D) Severity of the offense.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If a grand jury finds that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial they issue a(n):

A) Indictment.
B) Guilty verdict.
C) Charge.
D) None of the above.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The right to a grand jury is afforded to individuals under what amendment?

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

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT occur at the initial appearance?

A) The suspect is formally notified of the charges against him or her.
B) The suspect is advised of the reasons for detainment.
C) The suspect is advised of his or her right against self-incrimination.
D) The suspect is advised of his or her right to counsel.

Question 6

What Supreme Court case ruled that probable cause is necessary for arrest?

A) Santobello v. New York.
B) Miranda v. Arizona.
C) Boykin v. Alabama.
D) Beck v. Ohio.

Question 7

The_________________ plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

A) Adkins.
B) Alford.
C) Beck.
D) Battis.

Question 8

________________ bargaining refers to unusual concessions defendants make during the plea bargaining process.

A) Charge.
B) Sentencing.
C) Ad hoc.
D) Concessions.

Question 9

Photographing the arrestee is one of the processes that occurs at

A) Booking.
B) Initial appearance.
C) Arrest.
D) Arraignment.

Question 10

The main argument for plea bargaining is that it

A) Allows the defendant to receive a lesser punishment.
B) Allows the victim to avoid testifying.
C) Saves the court both time and money.
D) Allows cases to be processed quickly and efficiently.