Overview Of The CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS

Question 1

Usually consist of 12 members, with unanimous vote required

Answer 1

Trial Jury

Question 2

Remains same membership for a month, 6 month, or 12 month. May return several indictments

Answer 2

Grand Jury

Question 3

May initiate investigation of mis conduct

Answer 3

Grand Jury

Question 4

Different Jury for every case

Answer 4

Trial Jury

Question 5

Does not determine guilt or innocence. Function is to return indictments or conduct investigation

Answer 5

Grand Jury

Question 6

Decides guilt or innocence and in some states, determines punishment.

Answer 6

Trial Jury

Question 7

Usually composed of 16-23 members with 12 votes required for an indictment

Answer 7

Grand Jury

Question 8

Convicts on basis of evidence of guilt beyond reasonable doubt

Answer 8

Trial Jury

Question 9

Hands down indictment based on probable cause

Answer 9

Grand Jury

Question 10

Cannot initiate investigations of misconduct

Answer 10

Trial Jury

Question 11

The formal pronouncement of judgement be the court or judge on the defendant after conviction in a criminal prosecution, imposing the punishment to be inflicted is:

Answer 11

Sentencing

Question 12

The two types of arrest are arrest with a warrant and arrest without a warrant

Answer 12

True

Question 13

The three elements necessary for booking a suspect are suspect’s name, dateof arrest and time of arrest

Answer 13

False

Question 14

The Apodaca Bello V. OREGON WAS LEADING CASE ON plea bargaining

Answer 14

False

Question 15

The Santo Bello V. New York dealt with the state laws providing for less than unanimous vote for conviction

Answer 15

False