Criminal trial procedures Ch. 2

Question 1

In criminal cases

Answer 1

Plaintiff
Defendant
Malefactor or convict

Question 2

Define Rendition

Answer 2

The governor of the state return of fugitive that has fled to the state in which they are accused

Question 3

Define Miranda warnings

Answer 3

1. They have the right to remain silent
2. Any statement they say may be used against them to gain conviction
3. They have the right to counsel with a lawyer and have a lawyer present during questioning
4. A lawyer will be provided without cost for the defendant

Question 4

Statements obtained in violation of the Miranda rules are

Answer 4

Inadmissible (cannot be received) in court

Question 5

Define personal reorganization

Answer 5

Personal obligation to return

Question 6

Charges read and defendant can plead

Answer 6

Guilty-having committed the crime
Not guilty-denial of committing the crime
Nolo contendere-when permitted neither admitting or denying charges

Question 7

In arraignment the plea of guilty or nolo contendere

Answer 7

Court sentence defendant

Question 8

Define commutation of sentence

Answer 8

President (in federal cases) and governors (in-state cases) have the power to change sentences and make less severe

Question 9

Define Bifurcated trial

Answer 9

Divided into 2 parts with separate hearings for different issues of lawsuit

Question 10

Bifurcated trial in a criminal cases often divided

Answer 10

For determining guilt and sentencing

Question 11

Define Severance of actions

Answer 11

Court separates lawsuits or prosecutions into separate independent cases