CRM 210 chapt 10

An example of a trial that gains national attention and becomes a media circus occurred with whose 2013 conviction for murder? a. Jodi Arias b. Casey Anthony c. Bernie Madoff d. Duane Chapman

A

An oral or written request made to a court at any time before, during, or after court proceedings, asking the court to make a specified finding, decision, or order is also known as: a. A motion. b. Hearsay evidence. c. Direct evidence. d. Trial de novo.

A

The primary purpose of the criminal trial is: a. To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant. b. To determine if a crime has been committed. c. To safeguard the trial system of the United States. d. To ensure a defendant's rights have been safeguarded.

A

Which of the following are comprised of citizens to hear evidence presented by the prosecution and serve primarily as filters to eliminate cases for which there is not sufficient evidence for further processing? a. Grand juries b. Juries c. Citizen watch groups d. Defense attorneys

A

Which of the following is NOT a type of juror challenge? a. Challenges for knowledge b. Challenges for cause c. Peremptory challenge d. Challenges to the array

A

Which of the following types of pleas is most similar to a guilty plea? a. Nolo contendere b. Innocent c. Not guilty d. Standing mute

A

A preliminary hearing is held to: a. Determine the defendant's guilt or innocence. b. Allow the defendant to enter a plea. c. determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for trial. d. Revisit the bail/release decision.

B

An appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant's arrest is initially assessed and the defendant is informed of the charges on which he or she is being held is known as: a. A preliminary hearing. b. First appearance. c. A bail hearing. d. A probable cause hearing.

B

The two-sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate is also known as: a. Presentation of evidence. b. The adversarial system. c. Jury selection. d. Reasonable doubt doctrine.

B

Weapons, tire tracks, and fingerprints are examples of which type of evidence? s. Direct evidence b. Real evidence c. Testimonial evidence d. Circumstantial evidence

B

Which of the following refers to oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial? a. Hearsay evidence b. Testimony c. Expert information d. Perjury

B

McNabb v. U.S. formally established that a defendant being held in custody has a right to appear in court before a magistrate: a. Within 30 days. b. Within 24 hours. c. Within 48 hours. d. Immediately.

C

The release by executive decision of a prisoner from a federal or state correctional facility who has not served his or her full sentence and whose freedom is contingent on obeying specified rules of behavior is called a: a. Third-party custody release. b. Property bond release. c. Conditional release. d. Release on recognizance.

C

Which is an example of a group designed to help improve the court system and the adjudication process? a. Police watch groups b. Children's advocate groups c. Court-watch groups d. U. S. Supreme Court

C

An oral summation of a case presented to a judge, or to a judge and jury, by the prosecution or by the defense in a criminal trial is called the: a. Preemptory challenge. b. Verdict. c. Judge's charge. d. Closing argument.

D

Bail serves two purposes. One is to help ensure the reappearance of the accused at trial. The other is to: a. Allow defendants to spend time with their families. b. Allow defendants to assist the attorneys with their case. c. Help keep defendants employed. d. Prevent people who have not been convicted from suffering imprisonment unnecessarily.

D

Release on recognizance is defined as: a. Cash bail in lieu of incarceration. b. Release on surety bond. c. Results in the pretrial detention of a suspect. d. The pretrial release of a criminal defendant on his or her written promise to appear in court as required.

D

The formal notice of charges is made at what stage of the court process? a. Arraignment b. Preliminary hearing c. Grand jury hearing d. First appearance

D

Which is the decision of the jury in a jury trial or of a judicial officer in a nonjury trial and decides the guilt or innocence of a defendant? a. Plea b. Arraignment c. ROR d. Verdict

D