CPL Article 220

Question 1

T/F?
Defendant may with consent of people and permission of the court enter a plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect.

Answer 1

True (CPL 220.15)

Question 2

T/F?
The entry and acceptance of a plea of guilty to part of an indictment constitutes disposition of the entire indictment.

Answer 2

True (CPL 220.30)

Question 3

T/F?
All pleas to an indictment must be entered orally.

Answer 3

False. (CPL 220.50)
A plea for a corporation does not have to be entered orally.

Question 4

T/F?
A defendant may in certain cases plead guilty to murder in the first degree.

Answer 4

True (CPL 220.30)

Question 5

Plea of not responsible by reason of mental disease or defect must be with permission of ____________.

Answer 5

The court and consent of the people. (CPL 220.15)

Question 6

Plea by corporation must be entered by _________.

Answer 6

by counsel. (CPL 220.50)

Question 7

If defendant refuse to enter a plea, a plea of ________ must be entered by court.

Answer 7

not guilty (CPL 220.50)

Question 8

In certain cases the DA may recommend removal to the FC. Upon accepting such a plea, such plea shall be deemed to be ____________.

Answer 8

a juvenile delinquency fact determination (CPL 220.60)