Final Exam Flashcards
Voir fire translates from French as A. For justice B. A test of truth C. To come D. To speak the truth
To speak the truth
In which case did the US Supreme Court uphold California’s three strikes law A. Rommel vs Estelle B. Lockyer vs Andrade C. Blakely vs Washington D. United States vs booked
B.
The crime victims rights act provides victims the right
A. To be reasonably heard during sentencing process
B. To determine the charges against the defendant
C. To determine the punishment
D.
A.
The American justice system is classified as______
A. Democrat
B. Autocratic
C. Symbolic
D. Adversarial
D
Each state, and the nation, has a ____
A. Attorney general
B. Chief prosecutor
C..district attorney
D. General counsel
A
During which proceeding is the key is advised of the charges rights to counsel and applicable bail?
A. Initial appearance
B. Preliminary hearing
C. Time of arrest
D. Arraignment
A
Under what circumstances me an attorney break attorney client privilege?
A. Client disclosed information about a crime does not yet been committed
B.
C.
D.
A
A defense attorneys main responsibility is to _______
A.
B.
C.
D. Serve as an advocate
D
If a defense attorney or prosecutor gives a reason that a prosecutor jury serve, this is called a _____
A.meh
B. Meh
C. Peremptory challenges
D. Challenge for cause
D
In which case did the United States Supreme Court prohibit prosecutors from the use of peremptory challenges to strike possible jurors on the basis of race?
A. Batson vs Kentucky
B. Powers vs Ohio
C. Georgie vs McCollum
D. JEB vs Alabama
A
What is one reason prosecutors may decide to dismiss a case?
A. Failure to plea bargain
B. Unreliable victims
C. Application of nolo contendre
D. Reputation of defense attorney
B.
Who prepares the pre-sentence report ?
Probation officer
In most states, the ___ determines the death penalty
Judy
The single factor that contributes to unsatisfactory in criminal Justice
A. Unsatisfactorily legal rep
B. Wrongful death
C. Lack of deterrence
D. Jury
A.
Which of the following is not an aggravating circumstance?
A. The victim was particularly vulnerable
B. Was treated with particular cruelty
C. Mental illness of the offender
D. The degree of economic harm cost
C
The defense needs to create \_\_\_\_\_to get an acquittal A. Some doubt B. Sufficient doubt C. Certainty D. Reasonable doubt
D
Which of the following is not one of the methods used for assigning attorneys to represent indigent defendants?
A. Public defender program
B. Law school program
C. Assigned counsel program
D. Contacting attorney program
B
Statutes requirement the prison sentences for those who are convicted multiple felonies are called ______
A. Determinate sentencing
B. Habitual offender laws
C. Incorrigible sentencing
D. Mandatory minimum sentences
B
The concept of “just desserts“ is most closely associated with the punishment theory of:
A. Revenge
B. Good time
C. Retribution
D. Vigilantism
C
The grand jury finds that ______exists, they will issue an indictment against the defendant
A. Discovery
B. Information
C. Probable cause
D. Nolle prosequi
C
Witnesses we’ve been granted immunity
A. Do you know how to testify
B. Happy benefit of perception innocence
C. Do not have to answer questions I do not want to
D. Cannot be charged of a crime on the basis of the testimony
D
Sentencing disparity occurs in one of three ways. Which of the following is not one of those ways
A. Criminals receive similar sentences for different crimes of equal seriousness
B. Medicating or aggravating circumstances have a disproportionate affect on sentences
C. Criminals receive different sentences for similar crimes
D. Criminals receipt plea-bargain space on the seriousness of crime
D
Who is responsible for issuing an indictment?
A. Judge or magistrate
B. Prosecutor
C. Grand jury
D. Attorney general
C
In which case did the US Supreme Court invalidate the death penalty for over 600 offenders on death row at the time
A. Furman vs Georgia
B. Weems vs United States
C. Payne vs Tennessee
D.Williams vs state
A
Sentencing disparity based on extralegal variables such as defendants gender, race, or economic standing is referred to as _____
A. A real offense
B. Aggravating circumstances
C. Sentencing discrimination
D. Judicial departure
C
What factor would not influence a church‘s decision making process in setting bail
A. Age of the defendant
B. Uncertainty
C. Risk risk
D. Overcrowding of jails
A
The is a law limiting the amount of time prosecutors have to bring criminal charges against the suspect after the crime has occurred
A. Statue of Liberty
B. Diminished responsibility
C.
D. Statute of limitation
D
The primary purpose of discovery is for the
A. Prosecutor to see evidence for conviction
B. Judge to set the trial parameters for evidence
C. Defense to obtain information from the judge
D. Defense to request information from the prosecutor
D
A presentence investigation report includes a sentencing ______
A. Authority
B. Requirement
C. Recommendation
D. Determination
C
In which of the following circumstances does double Jeopardy apply
D. State charges twice
D
Which action occurs during the arraignment?
A. The defendant is sentenced
B. The prosecutor presents evidence establishing probable cause
C. The defense files a motion to dismiss charges
D. The defendant enters a plea
D
At trial, Apple prosecution rests, the defense to make a
A. Motion for appeal
B. Motion for a directed verdict
C. Motion for habeas corpus
D. Motion for voir dire
B
Most common method of death pen?
Lethal injection
Peremptory challenges are
A. Unlimited
B. Limited in number
C. Not allowed in capital cases
D.
B
A trial conducted without a jury is called what?
Bench trial
Public prosecutors must Baltimore answer to the
Voters
What is the most important factor a prosecutor considers when deciding a criminal prosecution
A. Existing caseloads
B. Police certainty of guilt
C. Sufficient evidence for conviction
D. The victims wishes
C
What type of evidence is brought to court and seen by the jury, as opposed to evidence described for the jury
C. Real evidence
Under truth in sentencing laws, what percentage of the sentence must be served by the offender 85 60 75 100
85
As a result of the sentencing reform act of 1984, sentences have become
A. Shorter
B. Harsher
C. More creative
D. More community based
B
Which of the following is not a kind of legislative indeterminate sentencing guidelines for judges to follow
A. Plea-bargain sentences
B. Mandatory sentence
C. Sentencing guidelines
D. Three strikes
A
In almost all circumstances, the goal of victim impact statement is to_____
A. Allow the victim to gain closure
B. Increase the harshness of the sentence
C. Protect the constitutional rights of the victim
D. Dissuade juries from capital punishment
B
The right to a speedy trial is provided under the
Sixth amendment
When the prosecutor raises the level of charges above where it should be to induce a plea bargain, she or he is participating in
A. Vertical overcharging
B. Unethical overcharging
C. Horizontal for charging
D. Lateral overcharging
A
A _______ is an alternative to posting bail by which the difference to me Game pretrial release
A. Property bond
B. 10% bond
C. 10% cash bail
D. IOU
A
In which case did United States Supreme Court extend the entitlement to state provided counsel to juveniles?
A. Berger vs United States
B.Gideon vs wainwright
C. Argersinger vs hamlin
D. In re Gault (1967)
D
In which case did the United States Supreme Court hold the state must provide counsel to those who cannot afford to hire one for themselves
A. Berger vs United States
B. Gideon vs wainwright
C. Asgersinger vs hamlin
D. United States vs Solon
B
