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CJA 316 Wk 3 – Concept Check
- Question 1
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Who is the only person who can waive the right to a speedy trial?
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Prosecutor
Defendant
Judge
Private attorney
- Question 2
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Which of the following results applies to the majority of criminal cases?
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They are resolved through plea bargaining.
They are dismissed by the prosecutor or the court.
They are tried in front of a jury.
They are tried through a bench trial.
- Question 3
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Grand juries operate in secret with subpoena powers and the suspect is unaware of the proceedings and has no right to legal counsel.
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False
- Question 4
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Which of the following is a formal hearing, and is the first time that the defendant is brought before the court that has jurisdiction to conduct the trial?
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Venire
First appearance
Voir dire
Arraignment
- Question 5
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The defense attorney is responsible for which of the following?
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Ensuring that their client is acquitted or found not guilty
Determining whether or not their client is guilty
Ensuring the constitutional rights of the defendant are protected
Telling the defendant which plea to enter in court
- Question 6
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An indeterminate sentence provides a fixed term.
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- Question 7
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Which of the following components is responsible for overseeing the judicial process and interpreting matters of law?
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Juvenile component
Court component
Police component
Corrections component
- Question 8
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A capital case uses which of the following for the guilt and sentencing phase?
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Sequestered trial
Bench trial
Mitigated trial
Bifurcated trial
- Question 9
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A motion for a directed verdict is the defense is telling the judge that they do not think that the prosecution has met its obligation of proving the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
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- Question 10
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The goal of problem-solving court is to do which of the following?
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Punish the offender
Incapacitate the offender
Provide treatment and reduce recidivism
Deter criminal activity in general
- Question 11
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A grand jury determines innocence or guilt.
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- Question 12
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The United States Supreme Court uses which rule to determine what cases it will accept for review?
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Rule of four
Rule of five
Rule of six
Rule of seven
- Question 13
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What is the most common form of criminal sanction in the United States?
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Capital punishment
Fines
Probation
Incarceration
- Question 14
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What is a court’s authority to hear certain types of cases called?
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Privilege
Jurisdiction
Venue
None of the given answers are correct.
- Question 15
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Victim impact statements allow the victim to tell the judge how the crime affected the victim and victim’s family physically, financially, emotionally, and psychologically. It also ensures the victim’s right to be heard.
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- Question 16
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A case may be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court by filing a writ of which of the following?
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Procedendo
Mandamus
Quo warranto
Certiorari
- Question 17
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In the United States, the supreme law of the land is which of the following?
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U.S. Constitution
U.S. Code
Acts of Congress
State and federal law
- Question 18
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Which of the following’s purpose is to determine if the arrest was valid and based upon probable cause?
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Venire
First appearance
Arraignment
Voir dire
- Question 19
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If a jury cannot reach a decision (hung jury) the defendant cannot be tried again for the same crime.
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- Question 20
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Who presents the first opening statement in a criminal trial?
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The prosecutor
The judge
The defense attorney
The defendant