CPL Article 270

Question 1

CPL 270.25 T/F? In a trial of an indictment. A peremptory challenge must be allowed if the majority of defendants join in the challenge.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

CPL 270.30 The maximum number of alternate jurors in the trial of an indictment is ____.

Answer 2

6.

Question 3

CPL 270.35 Once a jury has started its deliberations in the trial of an indictment, the permission of the _____ is needed for a discharged juror to be replaced.

Answer 3

defendant

Question 4

CPL 270.50 T/F? When a jury views a premises, the defendant must be present.

Answer 4

False. MAY

Question 5

CPL 270.50 T/F? When a jury views a premises, a court officer must be present.

Answer 5

False. authorized public servant

Question 6

CPL 270.05 A jury in the trial of an indictment consists of _____ jurors.

Answer 6

12 jurors

Question 7

CPL 270.10 A challenge to the entire panel of jurors may be made only by _______.

Answer 7

defendant

Question 8

CPL 260.15 Who has the opportunity to use their peremptory challenges first the people or the defendant?

Answer 8

The people

Question 9

CPL 270.25 Number of peremptory challenges where the charge is a D felony is _____.

Answer 9

10 for each side

Question 10

CPL 270.25 Number of peremptory challenges where highest crime charged is A felony is ______.

Answer 10

20 peremptory challenges