Introduction to Law

Question 1

___________ is the authority of a particular court to act

Answer 1

Jurisdiction

Question 2

What does “nolle prosequi”/”nolle pros” mean

Answer 2

Dismiss

Question 3

_______ _______ happens when a jury fails to reach a decision usually resulting in a mistrial

Answer 3

Hung Jury

Question 4

What are the NM higher courts

Answer 4

1. District
2. NM Court of Appeals
3. Supreme Court

Question 5

Which court hears felony cases and juvenile cases

Answer 5

District Court

Question 6

Which court hears cases where there is a question of law, procedure or due process exists

Answer 6

NM Court of Appeals

Question 7

Which court hears the final appeal cases

Answer 7

NM Supreme Court

Question 8

US Constitution is made up of what 2 parts

Answer 8

1. Organization and role of a system of government

2. Bill of Rights

Question 9

_______ is the supervised release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence in prison

Answer 9

Parole

Question 10

What is the testing of behavior or abilities

Answer 10

Probation

Question 11

What are the 3 major sources of law

Answer 11

US and NM Constitution
Legislative Branch
Judicial Case Law

Question 12

What are the 3 branches of government

Answer 12

Legislature (make laws)
Judicial (interpret laws)
Executive (enforces laws)

Question 13

What is another name for the first 10 Amendments

Answer 13

Bill of Rights

Question 14

What are the two court systems

Answer 14

Criminal and Civil

Question 15

What are the 3 NM Lower Courts

Answer 15

1. Municipal (city)
2. Magistrate (county)
3. Metropolitan (counties with 200,000+)

Question 16

What is the theme of the corrections system

Answer 16

Confinement
Rehabilitation
Treatment

Question 17

What groups are included in the law enforcement team

Answer 17

Dispatch
Field Officer
Detective
A.D.A.

Question 18

_______ is an act or omission forbidden by law and for which, upon conviction, a sentence of either death, imprisonment or a fine is authorized

Answer 18

Crime

Question 19

_______ _______ is judge-made law or law that is based upon precedent

Answer 19

Case law

Question 20

What is the highest burden of proof in the legal system

Answer 20

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Question 21

When is an arraignment to take place

Answer 21

Within the first 48hrs of arrest

Question 22

In a __________ __________ a judge hears evidence in open court to determine whether there is probable cause to believe the person committed the crime.

Answer 22

Preliminary Hearing

Question 23

________ ___ ________ is defined as the burden of bringing forth evidence to prove a defendant is guilty

Answer 23

Burden of Proof

Question 24

___________ is a written accusation signed by the grand jury

Answer 24

Indictment

Question 25

__________ __________ are normally filed by defense attorneys to get evidence or confessions suppressed

Answer 25

Motion Hearings

Question 26

Which rules of criminal procedure apply for the following courts:

1. District court
2. Magistrate court
3. Metro court

Answer 26

1. District court = Rule 5
2. Magistrate court = Rule 6
3. Metro court = Rule 7

Question 27

________ is the city or county where a crime occurred

Answer 27

Venue