Pre Trial

The 5th amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and guarantees the due process of rights. Which other constitutional right is covered under the 5th amendment?

• Right to an attorney

• Right to a Grand Jury

• Right to know the nature of the accusation

• Right to a trial by jury

Which of the following is not one of the three phases of a trial?

• A. Sentencing

• B. Pretrial

• C. Trial

• D. Arraignment

A ___________ ______________ has closed proceedings used to establish probable cause. This procedure is used to determine probable cause in Texas.

• Grand Jury

• Preliminary Hearing

• Adjudication Hearing

• Pretrial

A _____________ is a formal charging document that is issued by a Grand Jury charging that there is enough probable cause to take the matter to trial.

• Information

• Warrant

• Indictment

• Bail

The decision to release a defendant is made by the judge. The release of a defendant prior to trial is called ___________ ______________.

A. Pretrial phase

B. Deferred adjudication

C. Posting bail

D. Pretrial release

• Pretrial Phase

• Deferred adjudication

• Posting Bail

• Pretrial Release

The decision to release a defendant on bail is weighed on two factors. One factor is the threat the defendant poses to society. The other factor is what?

A. The rights of the accused

B. The seriousness of the crime

C. The level of offense

D. The defendant can post bail

• A

• B

• C

• D

Pretrial proceedings that are open and used to establish probable cause are called what? (Hint: evidence can be challenged during these sessions)

A. Pretrial phase

B. Adjudication hearing

C. Preliminary hearing

D. Grand jury

• A

• B

• C

• D

Formal charging document that is issued from a preliminary hearing is called what?

A. Indictment

B. Information

C. Warrant

D. Bail

• A

• B

• C

• D

___________ is a financial deposit made with a bondsman to ensure that the defendant will appear in court if released during the pretrial phase.

A. Bail

B. Bond

C. Restitution

D. Fines

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following is not one of the pleas that can be entered at the pretrial phase?

A. Nolo contende

B. Guilty

C. Insanity

D. Not guilty

• A

• B

• C

• D