CPL Article 260

Question 1

T/F?
The jury must render a verdict.

Answer 1

False (CPL 260.30)

Question 2

T/F?
The jury deliberates in the courtroom.

Answer 2

False (CPL 260.30)

Question 3

The people MAY or MUST deliver an opening address to the jury?

Answer 3

MUST (CPL 260.30)

Question 4

The people MAY or MUST offer evidence in support of the indictment?

Answer 4

MUST (CPL 260.30)

Question 5

The people and defendant MAY or MUST deliver a summation to the jury?

Answer 5

MAY (CPL 260.30)

Question 6

Generally, a defendant may waive a jury trial EXCEPT where charge is _____________.

Answer 6

murder in the first degree. (CPL 260.10)

Question 7

T/F?
In trial of an indictment, trial cannot proceed unless defendant is present.

Answer 7

False (260.20)

Question 8

T/F?
If a defendant is disruptive in a courtroom, he may be removed and trial shall continue.

Answer 8

False (CPL 260.20)
he MAY be removed from courtroom IF after he has been warned by the court that he will be removed if he continues such conduct