Criminal procedure PreTest 3/31

an act that breaks state or Federal law and causes harm to people or property:

• Regulation
• Crime
• Misdemeanor
• Statute

What are the two types of crimes?

• Robberies and assaults
• Traffic violations and infractions
• Cybercrimes and white-collar crimes
• Felonies and misdemeanors

What must police have before they can arrest a suspect?

• search warrant

• bail

• probable cause

After arrest, what is the next step in criminal procedure?

• appear at trial

• the accused person must be informed of their rights

• enter a plea

What is bail?

• payment of a fine or ticket

• money paid to court as a promise to return for trial

• damages paid to replace property

What rights are protected under Miranda rights?

• right to remain silent and a speedy trial

• right to bail and an attorney

• right to remain silent and an attorney

At what hearing does a judge explain charges to the accused person and offer them an attorney if they cannot afford one?

• magistrate

• trial

• arraignment

Permission given by a court for police to conduct searches, seizures and arrests is called:

• plea

• warrant

• summons

True or false: Accused people must answer all questions posed by police during investigation

• true

• false

Magistrates protect people from unlawful and secret arrest and imprisonment:

• true

• false