Chapter 8 Quiz

Question 1

Following the initial appearance in most cases the defendant will be detained until trail unless he or she can post ______

Answer 1

Bail

Question 2

In some states, a group of citizens called a _______ _______ determines whether the prosecution has established probable cause that the defendant committed the crime in question

Answer 2

Grand Jury

Question 3

A ______ ________ occurs when the prosecution & the defense work out an agreement that resolves the case with the defendant admitting guilt

Answer 3

Plea bargaining

Question 4

If a defendant waives his or her right to a jury trail, a _____ trail takes place in which the judge decides questions of law & fact.

Answer 4

Bench

Question 5

To gain a “guilty” verdict, the prosecution must prove that the defendant is guilty beyond a _______ _______

Answer 5

Reasonable doubt

Question 6

The process by which the prosecution and defense choose a jury is called _____ _______

Answer 6

Voir dire

Question 7

______ examination takes places when, for example, the prosecution questions those witnesses that it has called to strengthen its case.

Answer 7

Direct

Question 8

________ - examination takes place when, for example, defense attorneys question those witnesses that have been called to the stand by the prosecution.

Answer 8

Cross

Question 9

If a defendant is convicted, she or he has the option of filling an _________claiming that the trail court acted improperly on a question of law during the proceedings.

Answer 9

Appeal