Chapter 5 Terms

Question 1

Prima facie

Answer 1

(Latin) At first sight; a presumption that the facts as presented are true and establish a fact.

Question 2

Immunity

Answer 2

A grant to an individual that exempts him from being prosecuted based on the testimony that he gives.

Question 3

Subpeona

Answer 3

A court order that a person or item be produced to the court at a specific date and time.

Question 4

Quash

Answer 4

Do away with, annul, overthrow, cease.

Question 5

Privilege

Answer 5

A right to refuse to answer questions and to prevent disclosure of information communicated within a legally recognized confidential relationship.

Question 6

True bill

Answer 6

A grand jury’s determination that there is sufficient probable cause to continue the prosecution against the accused.

Question 7

No bill

Answer 7

A grand jury’s determination that there is insufficient probable cause to continue the prosecution against the accused.

Question 8

Bill of particulars

Answer 8

A motion filed by the defendant that requests additional information about the crime listed in a charging document.

Question 9

Arraignment

Answer 9

A court hearing at which the defendant is informed of the charge against him and given the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

Question 10

Bench Warrant

Answer 10

A court order direction law enforcement to arrest a specific individual and to hold him until a specific court date.