CPL Article 260

Question 1

CPL 260.30 T/F? The jury must render a verdict.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

CPL 260.30 T/F? The jury deliberates in the courtroom.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

CPL 260.30 The people MAY or MUST deliver an opening address to the jury?

Answer 3

MUST

Question 4

CPL 260.30 The people MAY or MUST offer evidence in support of the indictment?

Answer 4

MUST

Question 5

CPL 260.30 The people and defendant MAY or MUST deliver a summation to the jury?

Answer 5

MAY

Question 6

CPL 260.10 Generally, a defendant may waive a jury trial EXCEPT where charge is _____________.

Answer 6

murder in the first degree.

Question 7

CPL 260.20 T/F? In trial of an indictment, trial cannot proceed unless defendant is present.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

CPL 260.20 T/F? If a defendant is disruptive in a courtroom, he may be removed and trial shall continue.

Answer 8

False (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)