Chapter 20

Question 1

This type of evidence is favorable to the defendant:

a. Associative
b. Trace
c. Physical
d. Exculpatory

Answer 1

d. exculpatory

Question 2

The first stage of a trial is the:

a. Petition
b. Adjudication
c. Sentencing
d. Jury selection

Answer 2

d. jury selection

Question 3

Jurors who for any reason are unable to judge the evidence fairly will not be able to sit on the jury, and this is known as:

a. Test for cause
b. Confront for cause
c. Challenge for cause
d. Defy for cause

Answer 3

c. challenge for cause

Question 4

The first appearance for a defendant is the:

a. Petition
b. Arraignment
c. Sentencing
d. Jury selection

Answer 4

b. arraignment

Question 5

If the crime is a felony, the next appearance date is called:

a. Adjudication
b. Preliminary hearing
c. Sentencing
d. Jury selection

Answer 5

b. preliminary hearing

Question 6

The questioning of a witness by the party who called them to trial is called:

a. Indirect examination
b. Truth examination
c. Direct examination
d. Fact finding examination

Answer 6

c. direct examination

Question 7

These are the next principal form of evidence in a trial:

a. Displays
b. Exhibits
c. Unveiling
d. Revealing

Answer 7

b. exhibits

Question 8

An agreement between the parties that certain facts exist and are not in dispute are called:

a. Stipulations
b. Remediation
c. Mediation
d. Agreement

Answer 8

a. stipulations

Question 9

Police misconduct when referring to a violation of police department rules and regulations is:

a. Substantive
b. Procedural
c. Civil
d. Criminal

Answer 9

b. procedural

Question 10

Police misconduct when referring to a violation of state and federal laws as well as violating a citizen’s rights is considered:

a. Substantive
b. Procedural
c. Civil
d. Criminal

Answer 10

criminal

Question 11

The success of the officer’s testimony includes:

a. Appearance
b. Posture
c. Gesture
d. All of the above

Answer 11

d. all of the above

Question 12

Law enforcement officials are professionals; therefore, this is considered of utmost importance:

a. Making cases
b. Listening to suspects
c. Ethical standards
d. Compliance to policy

Answer 12

c. ethical standards

Question 13

The rate at which an investigator speaks may affect the jury’s perception of his:

a. Credibility
b. Standing
c. Sincerity
d. Authority

Answer 13

a. credibility

Question 14

An investigator who is testifying should be looking directly at this person first:

a. Judge
b. Jury
c. Clerk
d. Attorney

Answer 14

d. attorney (the one asking the question)

Question 15

The bedrock of the American judicial process is the witnesses in trial and their level of:

a. Honesty
b. Commitment
c. Belief
d. Satisfaction

Answer 15

a. honesty

Question 16

When the jury reaches a verdict and signs the verdict forms, they go to the:

a. Clerk of the court
b. Judge
c. Defense attorney
d. Prosecutor

Answer 16

b. judge

Question 17

There are several ways to offer evidence into court. Your text identifies this amount:

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 17

d. 4

Question 18

The main purpose of this type of testimony is to gain favorable facts from the witness or to impeach the witness’s credibility:

a. Closing argument
b. Direct examination
c. Cross examination
d. Opening argument

Answer 18

c. cross examination

Question 19

During opening statements, this person has the burden of proof:

a. Defendant
b. Judge
c. Defense attorney
d. Prosecutor

Answer 19

d. prosecutor

Question 20

By choosing to file the charge that carries the mandatory sentence, the prosecutor still has to
worry that the judge can impose a lesser sentence.
a. True
b. False

Answer 20

b. false

Question 21

At a preliminary hearing, there is no jury, and a judge decides whether the evidence warrants the defendant standing trial and the judge needs to be convinced that the defendant was most likely responsible for committing the crime.

a. True
b. False

Answer 21

a. true

Question 22

A prospective juror may be challenged for conviction of serious crime, a financial interest in the outcome of the controversy, personal reasons, or professional reasons.

a. True
b. False

Answer 22

a. true

Question 23

Once the cross examination is completed, the prosecutor may requestion the witness to clarify
any information previously covered or yet to be covered. This is referred to as direct examination.
a. True
b. False

Answer 23

b. false

- this is called RE-Direct examination

Question 24

The judge usually pick the foreperson and rarely instructs the jurors to select a foreperson to preside over the deliberations and to sign the verdict form that reflects their decisions.

a. True
b. False

Answer 24

b. false

- the jury picks their own foreperson

Question 25

Even an experienced investigator cannot know which witness is credible or whether a witness possesses characteristics that could cause him or her to be discredited on the stand. a. True b. False

Answer 25

b.false

Question 26

Common forms of misconduct are excessive use of physical or deadly force, discriminatory arrest, physical or verbal harassment, and selective enforcement of the law. a. True b. False

Answer 26

a. true

Question 27

After the prosecutor and defense attorney have completed their closing arguments, the judge instructs the jury on the law applicable to the case, and this process is referred to as jury instructions. a. True b. False

Answer 27

a. true

Question 28

Once the jurors are seated, the _____ gives the jury preliminary instructions on the law.

Answer 28

judge

Question 29

When the judge determines at the preliminary hearing that there is sufficient evidence to believe the defendant committed the crime, the defendant is ______ over for trial.

Answer 29

bound

Question 30

The first appearance of a defendant is known as the _______.

Answer 30

arraignment

Question 31

There are three potential pleas, including guilty, not guilty, and ___ ______.

Answer 31

no contest

Question 32

After a judge explains the preliminary instructions, the prosecutor and defense attorney give their _____ ______.

Answer 32

opening statements

Question 33

Once opening statements are presented, the prosecutor who has the burden of proving his allegations begins his ____ ___ _____.

Answer 33

case in chief

Question 34

If a judge takes ______ _______ of a fact, the fact is assumed true and admitted as evidence.

Answer 34

judicial notice

Question 35

The prosecution and defense will finally rest their case and proceed to _____ _______.

Answer 35

closing arguments

Question 36

What are the 4 types of evidence noted in book?

Answer 36

1. Witnesses 2. exhibits (physical items) 3. Stipulations (attorneys agree on a thing like credentials of crime lab, etc.) 4. Judicial Notice (judge takes notice i.e. jurisdiction or other common facts)

Question 37

what is an outside witness?

Answer 37

a person who does not have the comfort level of experience in testifying.