Article 350

Question 1

T/F? A JHO does not have the same powers as a judge

Answer 1

False

CPL 350.20 Has some powers

Question 2

T/F? In a non-jury trial in a LCC the court must allow opening statements

Answer 2

False

CPL 350.10

Question 3

A JHO may be assigned to conduct any trial in a LCC

Answer 3

False

CPL 350.20

Question 4

Which of the following statements relating to a non-jury trial in a LCC is false?
A. the order of evidence is different from that in a jury trial of an indictment
B. The court must render a verdict upon each count not previously dismissed
C. the court must consider the case and render a verdict
D. the court in its discretion may permit parties to deliver summations

Answer 4

A. the order of evidence is different from that in a jury trial of an indictment

CPL 350.10

Question 5

Which of the following relating to trial by a judicial hearing officer in a LCC is false?
A. JHO determines all questions of law
B. JHO acts as exclusive trier of all issues of fact
C. JHO must render a verdict
D. JHO trial must occur upon motion of defendant

Answer 5

D. JHO trial must occur upon motion of defendant

CPL 350.20

Question 6

Which of the following statements relating to non-jury trials in a LCC is false?
A. the judge determines all questions of law
B. the judge is the exclusive trier of all issues of fact
C. the court may render a verdict
D. the court may permit opening addresses and may permit closing statements

Answer 6

C. the court may render a verdict

CPL 350.10