Article 270

Question 1

T/F? In a trial of an indictment, a peremptory challenge must be allowed if the majority of defendants join in the challenge

Answer 1

True

CPL 270.25

Question 2

The maximum number of alternate jurors in the trial of an indictment is __

Answer 2

6

CPL 270.30

Question 3

Once a jury has started its deliberations in the trial of an indictment, the permission of the _____ is needed for a discharged juror to be replaced
CPL 270.35

Answer 3

the defendant

CPL 270 .35

Question 4

T/F? When a jury views a premises, the defendant must be present

Answer 4

False

CPL 270.50

Question 5

T/F? When the jury views a premises, a court officer must be present

Answer 5

False

CPL 270.50 an authorized public servant must be present

Question 6

A jury in the trial of an indictment consists of __ jurors

Answer 6

12

CPL 270.05

Question 7

A challenge to the entire panel of jurors may be made only by the __________

Answer 7

defendant

CPL 270.10

Question 8

Who has the opportunity to use their peremptory challenges first - the people or the defendant?

CPL 270.15

Answer 8

the people

CPL 270.15

Question 9

Number of peremptory challenges where the charge is a D felony is ___________________.

Answer 9

10 for each side.

CPL 270.25

Question 10

Number of peremptory challenges where highest crime charged is an A felony is ___________

CPL 270.25

Answer 10

20 peremptory challenges

Question 11

A jury in the trial of an indictment consists of \_\_\_ jurors
A. 6
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16

Answer 11

C. 12

CPL270.05

Question 12

Which of the following is false? In a trial of an indictment, each side has the following peremptory challenges
A. Class A felony: 20 for regular jurors; 2 for each alternate
B. B or C felony: 10 for regular jurors; 2 for each alternate
C. Other than A, B and C felony: 10 for regular jurors; 2 for each alternate
D. D felony: 10 for regular jurors; 2 for each alternate

Answer 12

B. B or C felony: 10 for regular jurors; 2 for each alternate

CPL 270.25

Question 13

In a criminal case, when two or more defendants are tried jointly, the number of peremptory challenges:
A. is multiplied by the number of defendants
B. is increased as per order of the court
C. increases for regular jurors, but remains the same for alternate jurors
D. remains the same

Answer 13

D. remains the same

CPL 270.25

Question 14

The maximum number of alternate jurors in the trial of an indictment is
A. 2
B. 12
C. as directed by court, but not more than 6
D. as directed by court, but not more than 4

Answer 14

C. as directed by court, but not more than 6

CPL 270.30

Question 15

If the trial jury has begun it deliberations and one of the jurors cannot continue
A. the court may on its own motion replace the juror
B. the court may replace the juror if the DA consents
C. the court may replace the juror if the defendant consents
D. the court must declare a mistrial

CPL 270.35

Answer 15

C
Such consents must be in writing and signed by defendant in open court

CPL 270.35

Question 16

Which of the following relating to a jury viewing of premises is not correct?
A. jury must be kept together throughout
B. jury must be under the supervision of appropriate public servants appointed by the court
C. prosecutor, defendant, and counsel may as a matter of right be present
D. court may be present throughout

Answer 16

D. court may be present throughout

CPL 270.50 (MUST)

Question 17

CPL 270.25

Peremptory challenges for Class B or C felony…

Answer 17

15 for regular jurors

Question 18

CPL 270.25

Peremptory challenges for Class D, E felony or all misdemeanors…

Answer 18

10 for regular jurors