CPL Article 1 Flashcards
A felony complaint is filed in which court?
LCC (Lower criminal court)
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A misdemeanor complaint is filed in which court?
LCC
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_____ means the appearance in court of a defendant after an accusatory instrument has been filed for the purpose of the court acquiring personal jurisdiction over a defendant.
Arraignment
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A verdict is the announcement by the jury of its decision upon a defendant’s guilt or innocence (after a jury trial), or the ______ (after a non-jury trial).
court
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T/F The district court is a superior court.
False
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A _____ means any written notice issued by a public servant, requiring a person to appear before a local criminal court in connection with an accusatory instrument filed by which a criminal action has already been commenced
summons
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Of the following which one does not commence a criminal action? (1 - information, 2 - prosecutor’s information, 3 - superior court information)
Superior court information because it is used after felony complaint has been filed if defendant waives indictment and DA consents
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Can a misdemeanor or felony complaint be used as the basis of prosecution?
NO.
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Exception: misdemeanor complaint can be used as basis for prosecution if defendant consents
T/F All informations can serve as the basis of prosecution.
True.
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T/F A prosecutor’s information may charge a felony.
False
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A court acquires personal jurisdiction over a defendant at ______.
Arraignment
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A criminal jury trial commences with the ______.
selection of the jury.
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A criminal non-jury trial commences with the ___________.
first opening address, or if there is none, when the first witness is sworn.
Conviction means verdict of guilty or _______.
entry to plea of guilty
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A criminal judgment is comprised of ____ and ____.
conviction and sentence.
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A criminal action commences with the filing of ________.
the accusatory instrument
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The two superior criminal courts are _____ and _____.
Supreme Court and County Court
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District Court, NYC Criminal Court and Justice Courts are what types of courts?
LCC
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