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Criminal process
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1[blank_start]Before[blank_end] a warrant for arrest can be issued, there must be probable cause to believe that the individual in [blank_start]question[blank_end] has committed a crime.
- ABefore
- Bquestion
2Probable cause can be defined as a [blank_start]substantial[blank_end] likelihood that the person has committed or is about to commit a crime.
- Asubstantial
3[blank_start]Upon[blank_end] the warrant, the police will arrest the suspect.
- AUpon
4The police [blank_start]get[blank_end] to know about the commission of a crime, because they are [blank_start]carrying[blank_end] an investigation, they were informed by someone, or somebody [blank_start]reported[blank_end] a crime to the police.
- Aget
- Bcarrying
- Creported
5If there is a [blank_start]strong[blank_end] evidence to [blank_start]bring[blank_end] the suspect before court, the standard that is going to be [blank_start]applied[blank_end] during the process is probable cause.
- Astrong
- Bbring
- Capplied
6[blank_start]Within[blank_end] 24 hours [blank_start]after[blank_end] the booking, the accused must [blank_start]appear[blank_end] before court.
- AWithin
- Bafter
- Cappear
7For the judge to decide whether the suspect will [blank_start]remain[blank_end] in custody [blank_start]for[blank_end] the [blank_start]rest[blank_end] of the process or if the suspect will be [blank_start]released[blank_end] meanwhile. This is [blank_start]related[blank_end] to a risk of escaping, the type of crime committed, or if the person is a recidivist; and the application of bail.
- Aremain
- Brest
- Cfor
- Dreleased
- Erelated
8This appearance may [blank_start]serve[blank_end] as an arraignment, [blank_start]when[blank_end] the defendant is formally advised of the charges and given an opportunity to respond by [blank_start]pleading[blank_end] guilty or not guilty.
- Aserve
- Bwhen
- Cpleading
9The [blank_start]release[blank_end] takes place [blank_start]through[blank_end] bail, which consists of the [blank_start]paying[blank_end] of a bond in order to be released.
- Arelease
- Bthrough
- Cpaying
10The [blank_start]posting[blank_end] of a bond is in fact a way of [blank_start]satisfying[blank_end] bail, of being released from custody, while the case is [blank_start]pending.[blank_end]
- Aposting
- Bsatisfying
- Cpending.
11Its function is to [blank_start]ensure[blank_end] that the accused does not go [blank_start]into[blank_end] hiding to avoid trial. A bail bond allows the defendant who is in custody to be released [blank_start]pending[blank_end] further court appearances. The purpose of the appearance bond is to [blank_start]guarantee[blank_end] the arrested person’s appearance [blank_start]at[blank_end] a time and place specified by the court.
- Aensure
- Binto
- Cpending
- Dguarantee
- Eat
12A person must post [blank_start]with[blank_end] the court the total amount of the bail, in cash, to [blank_start]secure[blank_end] his/her [blank_start]return[blank_end] to court on an appointed date.
- Awith
- Bsecure
- Creturn
13Surety bond: It [blank_start]involves[blank_end] a contractual [blank_start]undertaking[blank_end] guaranteed by an agency [blank_start]licensed[blank_end] by the State to post bail bonds, having [blank_start]adequate[blank_end] assets to satisfy the face value of the bond and [blank_start]backed[blank_end] by an insurance or surety company.
- Ainvolves
- Bundertaking
- Clicensed
- Dadequate
- Ebacked
14The company usually [blank_start]involves[blank_end] family, friends, and possible collateral –the person [blank_start]providing[blank_end] property as collateral, if not the suspect, is called the [blank_start]indemnitor[blank_end].
- Ainvolves
- Bproviding
- Cindemnitor
15The Bail Bond Agreement is a contract between the bail indemnitor and the bail agency [blank_start]agreeing[blank_end] to jointly promise the court that the defendant will return for necessary court appearances. This contract [blank_start]outlines[blank_end] the fee for services and the agreements made by bail agent and the individual or individuals [blank_start]bailing[blank_end] the defendant [blank_start]out[blank_end] of jail.
- Aagreeing
- Boutlines
- Cbailing
- Dout
16The Agreement also requests identifying and financial information [blank_start]for[blank_end] the indemnitor and the defendant.
- Afor
17Property bond: If the defendant fails to appear in court of his/her designated date, the court may [blank_start]start[blank_end] foreclosure proceedings [blank_start]against[blank_end] the property to obtain the forfeited bail amount.
- Astart
- Bagainst
18Own recognizance: It consists of a written promise by the suspect himself or by a third person [blank_start]to[blank_end] reappear.
- Ato
19Citation release: It [blank_start]involves[blank_end] the [blank_start]issuance[blank_end] of a citation by the arresting officer to the defendant, [blank_start]informing[blank_end] the defendant that he/she must appear at an appointed court date.
- Aissuance
- Binvolves
- Cinforming
20Indictment: An indictment is the [blank_start]formal[blank_end] written accusation [blank_start]of[blank_end] a crime, made by a grand jury and [blank_start]presented[blank_end] to a court [blank_start]for[blank_end] prosecution [blank_start]against[blank_end] the accused person.
- Aformal
- Bof
- Cpresented
- Dfor
- Eagainst
21The grand jury then decides by supermajority whether to [blank_start]indict[blank_end] the accused and [blank_start]send[blank_end] the defendant to [blank_start]trial[blank_end], or to no [blank_start]bill[blank_end] the defendant, [blank_start]releasing[blank_end] the accused from the charges.
- Aindict
- Bsend
- Ctrial
- Dbill
- Ereleasing
22A grand jury does not determine the guilt or innocence of an accused party; rather, its function is to hear the state’s evidence and to determine whether a reasonable basis [blank_start]exists[blank_end] for [blank_start]believing[blank_end] that a crime has been committed and that a trial ought to be held.
- Aexists
- Bbelieving
23[blank_start]At[blank_end] a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor, in the presence of a judge, must [blank_start]present[blank_end] sufficient evidence and witnesses to [blank_start]establish[blank_end] the probable guilt of the defendant.
- AAt
- Bpresent
- Cestablish
24If the prosecution [blank_start]proceeds[blank_end] and the defendant [blank_start]maintains[blank_end] innocence, the parties then [blank_start]undergo[blank_end] discovery of evidence.
- Amaintains
- Bundergo
- Cproceeds
25Plea bargain: It takes place before or during the arraignment, and it is the negotiation between the Prosecution and defendant’s attorney in order to [blank_start]gain[blank_end] some kind of benefit [blank_start]to[blank_end] the defendant.
- Again
- Bto
261) ARRAIGNMENT
In this step, the defendant is [blank_start]brought[blank_end] before the court to hear the charges and to [blank_start]enter[blank_end] a plea.- Abrought
- Benter
27Guilty: An accused person's formal [blank_start]admission[blank_end] in court of [blank_start]having[blank_end] committed the [blank_start]charged[blank_end] offense. A guilty [blank_start]plea[blank_end] is usually part of a plea bargain. It must be made [blank_start]voluntarily,[blank_end] and only after the accused has been informed of and understands his or her rights. A guilty plea ordinarily has the same effect as a guilty verdict and conviction after a trial on the merits.
- Aadmission
- Bhaving
- Ccharged
- Dplea
- Evoluntarily,
28The judge [blank_start]sets[blank_end] the case for sentencing.
- Asets
291) TRIAL
At criminal trial, the accused person does not have to prove anything. The entire [blank_start]burden[blank_end] of proof is [blank_start]on[blank_end] the prosecutor. The defendant has the presumption of innocence. This means that the prosecution has the burden of [blank_start]proof[blank_end] to [blank_start]establish[blank_end] guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. If the verdict is guilty, the judge [blank_start]sets[blank_end] a date for the sentencing. Everyone [blank_start]convicted[blank_end] of a crime has the right to an appeal. The jury’s decision must be unanimous.- Aburden
- Bon
- Cestablish
- Dproof
- Esets
- Fconvicted
301) DECISION
One of the instructions is that the jurors have to [blank_start]reach[blank_end] a unanimous decision, which means that if even one of them has doubts [blank_start]as to[blank_end] the guilt or not guilt of the defendant.- Areach
- Bas to
31The convict or the [blank_start]convicted[blank_end] person, who will be [blank_start]sent[blank_end] to prison or [blank_start]retained[blank_end] in custody; or a not guilty verdict, which is called [blank_start]acquittal[blank_end], by which the defendant will be permanently [blank_start]released[blank_end] from custody and cannot be [blank_start]tried[blank_end] again for the same crime in the future.
- Aconvicted
- Bsent
- Cretained
- Dacquittal
- Ereleased
- Ftried
32THE APPEAL
It is an [blank_start]examination[blank_end] of the trial [blank_start]record[blank_end] to [blank_start]ensure[blank_end] that proceedings were conducted in a [blank_start]fair[blank_end] manner. The judges [blank_start]on[blank_end] appeal look for errors which may have changed the verdict, and will disregard [blank_start]harmless[blank_end] errors.- Aexamination
- Brecord
- Censure
- Dfair
- Eon
- Fharmless
33Parole is the [blank_start]release[blank_end] of a prisoner from imprisonment before the full sentence has been [blank_start]served[blank_end]. The [blank_start]parolee[blank_end] must comply with certain duties similar to bail requirements and parole is not available [blank_start]under[blank_end] some sentences.
- Arelease
- Bserved
- Cunder
- Dparolee
34Suspended sentence: in this case the offender first [blank_start]receives[blank_end] a [blank_start]particular[blank_end] prison sentence, which is [blank_start]then[blank_end] suspended by the judge. The offender is then [blank_start]released[blank_end] without conditions or supervision by a probation officer. The sentence is a matter of public record which means the conviction as well as the sentences is recorded. The grounds [blank_start]on[blank_end] which the sentence is suspended are also recorded.
- Areceives
- Bparticular
- Cthen
- Dreleased
- Eon
35Deferred sentence: after a conviction, the judge will [blank_start]elect[blank_end] to defer sentencing [blank_start]for[blank_end] a period.
- Aelect
- Bfor
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- Quiz on Criminal process, created by Jimena Lucía on 05/09/2019.
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