Chapter 9

Question 1

What are the three forms of indigent defense used in the U.S.?

Answer 1

• Assigned counsel
• Public defense
• Contractual arrangements

Question 2

What is an expert witness?

Answer 2

an expert witness uses special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as being relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence .

Question 3

What is a lay witness?

Answer 3

a lay witness is anyone called as an eyewitness, character witness, or other explanatory purpose who is not an expert on relevant topics

Question 4

How do the professional and nonprofessional courtroom participants work together to bring most criminal trials to a successful close?

Answer 4

both the professional and nonprofessional courtroom participants work together to bring cases to a successful by understanding their respective roles. Each party has responsibilities that must be met.

Question 5

Part A courts Handle:

Answer 5

serious felonies

Question 6

Our ___ govern what happens in the court

Answer 6

laws

Question 7

Arrest warrants must be reviewed and signed by :

Answer 7

a judge

Question 8

An arrest requires probable cause, a guilty verdict requires..

Answer 8

Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Question 9

The decision on whether or not to pursue a conviction is often affected by :

Answer 9

prosecutorial discretion

Question 10

In a criminal case, the first court date is known as:

Answer 10

arraignment

Question 11

In Connecticut, all persons have the right to a speedy trial

Answer 11

True

Question 12

According to ASA Zingaro, there are many advantages to using a public defender

Answer 12

True

Question 13

In deciding whether a prisoner can be released early, factors are considered which include;

Answer 13

Family & Upbringing, Employment, and Criminal Record

Question 14

In Connecticut, judges are elected

Answer 14

False

Question 15

According to ASA Zingaro, DNA evidence:

Answer 15

Takes 1 year to obtain results

Question 16

In Connecticut, crimes are defined by:

Answer 16

The penal code

Question 17

Social Media is an effective tool for prosecutors

Answer 17

True

Question 18

Because the states wanted to retain significant legislative authority and judicial autonomy, the United States has a __ system

Answer 18

dual-court

Question 19

Courts that have the authority to review a decision made by a lower court are said to have ___ jurisdiction.

Answer 19

appellate

Question 20

The U.S. district courts are the ___ for the federal court system

Answer 20

trial courts

Question 21

Which of the following is a member of the courtroom work group

Answer 21

A public defender

Question 22

The judge….

Answer 22

holds ultimate authority in ruling on matters of law

Question 23

The most important form of prosecutorial discretion lies in the power to

Answer 23

charge, or not charge, a person with an offense

Question 24

George has been accused of multiple crimes. Why would the prosecutor want to try George separately on each charge?

Answer 24

trying charges separately would allow another trial on a new charge if George is found not guilty at a trial

Question 25

A defendant who is not indigent and who can afford private attorney fees will have which type of defense attorney

Answer 25

retained counsel

Question 26

Mario is a criminal attorney with a private practice. He has been appointed by the court to serve as a defense attorney for an indigent defendant and receives a fee from the court that is set by the state government. Mario is an ____ counsel.

Answer 26

assigned

Question 27

Which type of indigent defense involves the use of full-time salaried state employees?

Answer 27

Public defender programs

Question 28

The ___ keeps order in the courtroom and announces the judge’s entry to the courtroom

Answer 28

bailiff

Question 29

The role of the ____ is to create a record of all that occurs during a trial.

Answer 29

Court reporter

Question 30

The clerk of court is responsible for ____.

Answer 30

summoning members of the public for jury duty

Question 31

An eyewitness who saw a crime being committed is an example of a ___ witness

Answer 31

lay

Question 32

A _____ witness may provide information about the defendant’s personality, family life, and business acumen in an effort to show that the defendant is not the kind of person who would commit the crime with which he or she is charged.

Answer 32

character witness

Question 33

A subpoena _____

Answer 33

is a written order requiring an individual to appear in court

Question 34

______ are often considered the most forgotten people in the courtroom

Answer 34

victims