Street Law Ch. 13 and 14 Review

After a person is arrested, the police make a record of the arrest. This step in the justice process is called _____________.

• arraignment

• preliminary hearing

• sentencing

• booking & initial appearance

At the initial appearance, the judge informs the defendant of:

• the charges against them

• their plea (guilty, not guilty, or nolo contendre)

• their right to counsel

• the date of the preliminary hearing

What is "personal recognizance"?

• when a defendant is released after paying bail

• when a defendant waits a year to stand trial

• when a defendant is released on his/her promise to return for trial

• when a defendant personally confronts a witness at trial

Choose what happens at a preliminary hearing:

• a grand jury decides if there is enough evidence for defendant to stand trial

• the judge informs defendant of charges and sets bail, if any

• the prosecutor presents evidence

• the judge determines if there is probable cause to hold defendant for trial

• the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest

Choose what happens at a grand jury hearing:

• a grand jury decides if there is enough evidence for defendant to stand trial

• the judge informs defendant of charges and sets bail, if any

• the prosecutor presents evidence

• the judge determines if there is probable cause to hold defendant for trial

• the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest

If a grand jury finds there is enough evidence for trial, they issue a(n):

• warrant

• subpoena

• indictment

• affidavit

How many people can be on a grand jury?

• 6-12

• 12-23

• 16-23

• 25-50

Choose what happens at the arraignment? (only one choice is correct)

• the judge informs defendant of charges and sets bail, if any

• the prosecutor presents evidence

• the judge determines if there is probable cause to hold defendant for trial

• the defendant enters a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest

What is a "motion"?

• compelling a witness to testify at trial

• a formal request for the court to make a ruling or take some action

• when an object is caused to move

• confronting an oppositional witness

What are some common motions filed during the pre-trial period? Choose all 4 that apply.

• Motion for discovery [of evidence'

• Motion for continuance

• Motion for a mistrial

• Motion to suppress evidence

• Motion for change of venue