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1Criminal procedure is related to tort law.
- ATrue
- BFalse
2Criminal procedure is.. (Check all that apply)
- Aan area of law where the rights of the victims are protected.
- Bthe process of protecting the rights of criminal suspects and defendants.
- Cthe process of facilitating criminal prosecutions
3The following amendments play a role in criminal procedure.
- AThe First Amendment
- BThe Fourth Amendment
- CThe Fifth Amendment
- DThe Sixth Amendment
- EThe Seventh Amendment
- FThe Eighth Amendment
4The Due Process clause in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects people from state actions that would deprive them of basic rights.
- ATrue
- BFalse
5What is procedural due process?
- AThe process of filing pleadings in a criminal trial.
- BThe process of a criminal case.
- CIt ensures fair proceedings in the criminal justice system.
- DThe framework of criminal law.
6Substantive due process protects personal property from governmental interference or possession.
- ATrue
- BFalse
7How is the Fourth Amendment important to criminal procedure?
- ADefendant is innocent until proven guilty.
- BProhibits unreasonable searches and seizures.
- CRight to remain silent.
- DPrevents double jeopardy.
8Check any statement that relates to probable cause.
- AMust be established before a warrant is issued under the Fourth Amendment.
- BThe guilt of the defendant is probable.
- CConsists of known facts that allow a “reasonably prudent” person to infer certain conclusions.
- DA police officer seeking a warrant does not need firsthand knowledge of all the facts.
- E“totality of the circumstances” test.
9Who issues a warrant?
- Aa neutral and detached person, usually a judge or a magistrate.
- BThe defendant's attorney.
- CA police officer
10The exclusionary rule is a criminal procedure rule stating that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used at trial.
- ATrue
- BFalse
11The “fruit of the poisonous tree” doctrine states that subsequently discovered evidence, derived from an initial illegal search and seizure, is admissible if it can be independently verified.
- ATrue
- BFalse
12There is no limit on the ability of the police to arrest individuals.
- ATrue
- BFalse
13Which case established the rules for when the seizure of a person is allowed?
- ATerry v. Ohio
- BIllinois v. Gates
- CLewis v. United States
- D Silverman v. United States
14Check all of the statements that are true regarding habeas corpus.
- AA writ to bring a person before a court in order to test the legality of the person’s imprisonment or detention.
- BThe Latin term for "murder."
- CIs provided for by Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution.
- DAllows for unwarranted arrest or detention in times of war or rebellion.
15The process used by law enforcement officers to elicit information from a criminal suspect.
- AWhat is interrogation?
- BWhat is a deposition?
- CWhat is questioning?
- DWhat is cross examination?
16Check any answer that relates to self-incrimination.
- A
The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution. - BInnocent until proven guilty
- CMiranda
- DProhibits the government from making a person become a witness against himself or herself.
- A
17A confession is: (Check all that apply)
- AVoluntary
- BInvoluntary
- CStatement made by a person charged with a crime, acknowledging that he or she is guilty of the charge.
- DStatement made by the accused, denying their guilt.
18The ___________Amendment provides the federal criminal defendant with the right to have counsel present at all stages of trial.
- AFirst
- BSecond
- CFourth
- DFifth
- ESixth
19Check all of the rights protected by the Sixth Amendment.
- AThe right to a jury trial of his or her peers.
- BThe right to exclude any evidence that is unfavorable.
- CThe right to a speedy trial.
- DThe right to choose the venue.
- EThe right to a trial in the area where the crime occurred.
- FThe right to subpoena witnesses for trial.
20What is a criminal complaint?
- AComplaint made by an inmate.
- BPro se pleading drafted by the defendant.
- CThe charging instrument and the first document filed with the court.
- DJudge'a order discussing punishment of the defendant.
21 This initial appearance is short. The judge determines that the defendant is the person named in the complaint. The defendant is told his or her rights at this time. These rights include the right to understand the charge, the right to counsel at all stages of the criminal process, and the right to bail. A preliminary hearing date is calendared, usually within ten days of the initial appearance. The court decides whether the defendant may be released prior to the hearing date. If eligible for release, either the defendant will be released on a promise to appear or bail will be set.
- ATrue
- BFalse
22The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.
- ATrue
- BFalse
23The grand jury decides the punishment for the guilty defendant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
24An "information" involves a grand jury.
- ATrue
- BFalse
25At the arraignment, the charge is read and the defendant enters a plea.
- ATrue
- BFalse
26Check all that apply: Criminal defendants can enter into the following types of pleas:
- AAdmission
- BNot Guilty
- CGuilty
- Dnolo contendere
27The Brady rule is as follows: The prosecutor must produce any evidence that exculpates, or tends to prove the innocence of, the defendant.
- ATrue
- BFalse
28What are some pre-trial motions?
- AMotion to dismiss
- Bmotion for probable cause
- Cmotion to withdraw
- DMotion for change of venue
- EMotion to suppress evidence
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