Unit 3 Pop Quiz Criminal Justice

Juries in most states are composed of how many members?

12

The federal Speedy Trial Act allows for the dismissal of charges when the prosecution does not seek indictment within

30 days

Guarantees the right to an impartial jury

6th Amendment

Public defenders are paid by:

A governmental agency

Who keeps order in the courtroom and announces the judge's entry to the courtroom?

Bailiff

Not a juror challenge

Challenges for knowledge

The US Supreme Court case of People v Bagley compels the prosecution to disclose any evidence that the _____ requests

Defense

Separating offenders from the community furthers which sentencing goal?

Incapacitation

What type of plea is most similar to a guilty plea?

Nolo Contendere

During a trial, ....

Opening Statements

What term describes an attorney who works for a law firm?

Private attorney

Which work group member has the responsibility of demonstrating to a jury that a defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?

Prosecutor

The role of a defense attorney includes all of the following except:

Quasi-legal advisor to the police

In Batson V kentucky, the supreme court held, that the use of peremptory challenges for the purpose of ____ was unconstitutional

Racial Discrimination

Which sentencing goal attempts to make the victim "whole again"

Restoration

Which sentencing goal is closely associated with the phrase "eye for an eye"?

Retribution

Which sentencing goal stresses vengeance?

Retribution

Which type of deterrence seeks to reduce the likelihood of recidivism?

Specific

All of the following are considered professionals in the courtroom work group except the:

Victim

U.S. v. Hazzard held that bail can be denied when the accused is:

a danger to the community

The bail decision is made at what stage of the court process

arraigment

A preliminary hearing is held to

determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for trial

The witness has worked as an auto mechanic for 15 years. He testifies that in his opinion the brakes on the car failed because they had been cut. The auto mechanic is a(n):

expert witness

A subpoena:

may require an individual to appear in court

When a defendant "stands mute" at arraignment, they are considered to have entered a:

not guilty plea