CPL 180

Question 1

T/F? At arraignment on a felony complaint the defendant must be present.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Defendant has been arraigned on a felony complaint. According to CPL, he
is entitled to:

Answer 2

A hearing to determine whether the defendant is to be held for grand jury
action.

Question 3

If a defendant proceeds at an arraignment for a felony without counsel:

Answer 3

he has not waived his right to counsel in future proceedings

Question 4

A defendant has waived his right to a hearing upon a felony
complaint. The local criminal court may determine whether:

Answer 4

Defendant should be charged instead with a non-felony offense or
order that the
defendant be held for action of the grand jury

Question 5

If defendant appears for arraignment without counsel, he has the right
to: (3)

Answer 5

a. An adjournment for the purpose of obtaining counsel
b. To communicate, free of charge, by letter or telephone for the
purpose of obtaining counsel and informing a relative or friend that
he had been charged with an offense
c. To have counsel assigned by the court if he is financially unable to
obtain the same

Question 6

If the defendant desires to proceed without the aid of counsel, the
court must permit him to do so if it is satisfied that he has:

Answer 6

Made such decision with knowledge of the significance thereof

Question 7

If the court is not satisfied with defendants desire to proceed without
counsel, it may:

Answer 7

Not proceed until the defendant is provided with counsel, either of
their own choosing or by assignment

Question 8

Upon arraignment, the court, unless it intends to immediately dismiss
the felony complaint and terminate the action, must issue a securing
order which:

Answer 8

Either releases the defendant on his own recognizance or fixed bail
or commits him to the custody of the sheriff for his future appearance

Question 9

If a charge is reduced by a lower criminal court to a non-felony
offense by replacing the felony complaint with a misdemeanor
complaint, upon the filing of the misdemeanor complaint the court
must:

Answer 9

Dismiss the felony complaint

Question 10

According to CPL, at a hearing on a felony complaint in a local
criminal court, the court may exclude the public:

Answer 10

On application of the defendant