Law Enforcement's Role in Court

Which of the following terms accurately describes the outcome of a criminal trial in which the defendant is found guilty?

• Conclusion

• Conviction

• Verdict

• Jargon

The legal threshold of guilt in a criminal trial is_________.

• More likely than not

• Moderately logical and probable

• By a preponderance of the evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

The informal group of professionals involved in the trial is know as which of the following?

• the judicial assembly

• the courtroom work group

• the case wardens

• the stewards of justice

Which of the following is the term used to describe when the officer is questioned by prosecutors?

• direct examination

• cross-examination

• direct discovery

• cross-discovery

Defense attorneys routinely file for __________ whereby the defense is given knowledge of the evidence to be used by the prosecution in the trial.

• writs for defense

• appeals for defense

• motions for examination

• motions for discovery

When officers are used as a(n) _________ by prosecutors, the chances for a successful prosecution are enhanced.

• advocate

• collaborator

• resource

• antagonist

Which of the following is NOT discussed during the pre-trial meeting with prosecutors?

• details of the incident and investigation

• other witnesses who will testify in the trial

• questions to be asked by the prosecution

• possible questions to be asked by the defense

When testifying, responses should NOT be which of the following?

• oral

• definite

• technical

• factual

Which of the following is NOT recommend avoiding when testifying?

• asking for the question to be repeated

• incorporating opinions in responses

• using jargon in responses

• fidgeting

Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal or paraverbal communication?

• jargon

• tone

• facial expression

• volume