court final w8

Question 1

the calling of the defendant to the bar of the court to answer the accusation contained in the indictment or complaint.

Answer 1

arraignment

Question 2

To inform a person they are being sued or are required to appear in court for a specific reason.

Answer 2

summons

Question 3

To compel someone to provide testimony, documents, or other evidence in a legal case.

Answer 3

subpoena

Question 4

an accusation in writing found and presented by a grand jury, charging that a person has committed a specific crime.

Answer 4

Indictment

Question 5

Comm v. Robinson-Van Rader

The SJC ruled that the standards set forth in Comm v. Long apply to ….

Answer 5

Pedestrians stops

Question 6

Evidence that is favorable to the defendant and can help obtain a not guilty ruling

Answer 6

Exculpatory evidence

Question 7

Evidence that required the judge and/or jurors to make a reasonable inferences and draw conclusions

Answer 7

Circumstantial evidence

Question 8

an out of court statement offered & cant be used as evidence

Answer 8

hearsay

Question 9

allegation that stop of mv was racially motivated case law

Answer 9

Long Motion

Question 10

This motion allows defendants to challenge their admissibility of certain evidence on ground

Answer 10

Motion to suppress

Question 11

What is the primary responsibility of a witness while testifying in court?

Answer 11

To tell the truth

Question 12

An order from the court that requires all witnesses to remain outside in the courtroom until each one of them is called to testify

Answer 12

Sequestration

Question 13

A solemn affirmation, declaration, or other promise made under a sense of responsibility to God for the truth of what is stated

Answer 13

Oath

Question 14

A solemn declaration, made under the penalty of perjury, by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath

Answer 14

Affirmation