Question 1

The presumption in criminal law is that a defendant is until proved guilty.

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A)  neither innocent nor guilty
B)  cleared
C)  guilty
D)  innocent

Question 2

At trial,after the prosecution rests,the defense can make a

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A)  motion for appeal.
B)  motion for a directed verdict.
C)  motion for habeas corpus.
D)  motion for voir dire.

Question 3

is anything that is used to prove or disprove a fact.

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The answer of is anything that is used to prove...

Question 4

Explain the difference between testimony and real evidence.

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∙ Testimony and real evidence are both f...

Question 5

In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court set forth rules whereby a judge may send a deadlocked jury back to reconsider the majority view?

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A)  United States v.Dinitz(1976) 
B)  Allen v.United States(1896) 
C)  Sattazahn v.Pennsylvania(2003) 
D)  Miranda v.Arizona(1966)

Question 6

The "charge" sets forth the rules of law to be applied by the jury in reaching a decision.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The defense attorneys would have less reason to do this during jury selection in Caribou,Maine than in during jury selection in Houlton?

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A)  Challenge for cause
B)  Peremptory challenge
C)  make a prima facie case that there has been discrimination during venire
D)  Show a Batson violation has occurred

Question 8

What might be considered circumstantial evidence?

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A)  The existence of a motive to kill Stacy Peterson
B)  The coroner's report on Kathleen Savio.
C)  Police suspicions about the disappearance of Stacy Peterson
D)  Peterson's status as a former police officer

Question 9

Witnesses are often granted before testifying,meaning that no information they disclose can be used to bring criminal charges against them.

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The answer of Witnesses are often granted before testifying,meaning that...

Question 10

is the conviction,either by verdict or by guilty plea,of a person who is factually innocent of the charges.

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The answer of is the conviction,either by verdict or by...

Question 11

Which of the following is not a requirement to serve on a jury?

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A)  A citizen must be 18 years of age.
B)  A citizen must be able to read,write and comprehend English.
C)  A citizen must be a registered voter.
D)  A citizen must be free from felony convictions.

Question 12

Delineate circumstances in which a criminal defendant may in fact be tried a second time for the same act.

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∙ There are several circumstances which ...

Question 13

List the standard steps in a criminal jury trial.

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∙The criminal trial begins with(1)openin...

Question 14

A civil trial is more likely in which case?

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A)  San Francisco
B)  Maine
C)  Both Maine and San Francisco
D)  In neither case a would a civil case be allowed

Question 15

Double jeopardy always prevents a criminal defendant from being tried twice for the same crime.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The right to a speedy trial is provided for under the

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A)  Fourth Amendment.
B)  Fifth Amendment.
C)  Sixth Amendment.
D)  Eight Amendment.

Question 17

Voir dire translates from French as

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A)  "for justice."
B)  "a test of truth."
C)  ""to come"
D)  "to speak the truth."

Question 18

A juror may be excused without a supporting reason or cause using a challenge.

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The answer of A juror may be excused without a...

Question 19

List the possible affirmative defenses a defendant could employ during a criminal trial.

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∙ In addition to presenting an...

Question 20

The Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

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The answer of The Amendment guarantees the right to a...

Exam 10: The Criminal Trial

Delineate circumstances in which a criminal defendant may in fact be tried a second time for the same act.

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Explain the difference between testimony and real evidence.

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The presumption in criminal law is that a defendant is until proved guilty.

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is anything that is used to prove or disprove a fact.

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is the conviction,either by verdict or by guilty plea,of a person who is factually innocent of the charges.

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A civil trial is more likely in which case?

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A juror may be excused without a supporting reason or cause using a challenge.

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Which of the following is not a requirement to serve on a jury?

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Double jeopardy always prevents a criminal defendant from being tried twice for the same crime.

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What might be considered circumstantial evidence?

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In which case did the U.S.Supreme Court set forth rules whereby a judge may send a deadlocked jury back to reconsider the majority view?

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Voir dire translates from French as

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The defense attorneys would have less reason to do this during jury selection in Caribou,Maine than in during jury selection in Houlton?

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The right to a speedy trial is provided for under the

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List the standard steps in a criminal jury trial.

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List the possible affirmative defenses a defendant could employ during a criminal trial.

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The "charge" sets forth the rules of law to be applied by the jury in reaching a decision.

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The Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial.

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Witnesses are often granted before testifying,meaning that no information they disclose can be used to bring criminal charges against them.

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At trial,after the prosecution rests,the defense can make a

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