Chapter 9

Question 1

Motion

Answer 1

An application to a court requesting that an order be issued to bring about a specific action

Question 2

Bail

Answer 2

An amount of money, specified by a judge, to be paid as a condition of pre trial release to ensure that the accused will appear in court as required

Question 3

Arraignment

Answer 3

The court appearance of an accused person in which charges are read and the accused, advised by a lawyer, pleads guilty or not guilty

Question 4

Citation

Answer 4

A written order or summons, issued by a law enforcement officer, directing an alleged offender to appear in court at a specific time to answer a criminal charge

Question 5

Release on recognizance

Answer 5

Pre trial release granted because the judge believes the defendants ties to the community guarantee that he or she will appear in court

Question 6

Percentage bail

Answer 6

Defendants may deposit a percentage (usually 10) of the full bail with the court

Question 7

Preventative detention

Answer 7

Holding a defendant for trial based on the judges belief that if the suspect were released he/she would endanger the safety of another person of try to flee

Question 8

United States v Salerno and Cafero

Answer 8

Endorsed preventative government measures to prevent people from committing crimes while on bail