Midterm - Essentials of Legal Services

Grand jury proceedings are open to the public.

• True

• False

Which of the following is true of both preliminary hearings and grand jury proceedings?

• The public is permitted.

• A judge is present.

• The defendant can present evidence.

• Hearsay evidence is permitted.

The first step in the pretrial criminal process is the ____________.

• Arrest

• First appearance

• Grand jury proceeding

• Arraignment

When an officer is able to point to objective circumstances leading them to believe the suspect has committed a crime, ___________ exists.

• Reasonable suspicion

• Probable cause

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Preponderance of the evidence

A defendant must be brought to First Appearance within ______ hours if there is no arrest warrant, or ______ hours if there is a warrant.

• 24; 48

• 12; 24

• 48; 72

• 72; 24

Why might a judge deny bond?

• The defendant has not hired an attorney.

• The defendant doesn't have money for a bond.

• It seems obvious the defendant is guilty.

• There is a significant risk of fleeing the jurisdiction.

In Georgia, sex offenders are typically subject to registry requirements for _________.

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 30 years

• life

The Fifth Amendment guarantees which of the following?

• Protection from double jeopardy

• Right to due process

• Right to indictment by a grand jury

• All of the above

• None of the above

The privilege against self-incrimination means you _______________.

• have the right to remain silent

• have the right to eat pizza crust-first

• can't be convicted unless there is video evidence

• have the right to an attorney

To serve as a grand juror, you must be ___________.

• Enthusiastic

• Registered to vote

• At least 18 years old

• Never have received a parking ticket