Chapter 6

What does the defendant gain with a plea bargain?

• Reduced sentence or lesser charge/penalties

• Acquittal and release
• Increased sentence and higher charge
• No benefits or advantages

What is the legal document charging someone with a crime called?

• information

• arrest warrant
• summons
• subpoena

Conversations between a defendant and who are protected and cannot be used in court? (choose 3)

• Spouse

• Doctor

• Clergy

• Neighbor

What are four defenses to a criminal charge?

• alibi, intoxication, trauma, and sane

• intoxication, criminal mischief, information, and alibi

• entrapment, hangry, insane, and intoxication

• self-defense, insanity, alibi, and entrapment

Who can represent a defendant during a trial?

• Neighbor

• Friend

• Attorney

• Police Officer

What is the standard of guilt in a criminal trial?

• beyond a reasonable doubt
• probable cause
• clear and convincing evidence
• preponderance of evidence

What type of witness is allowed to give their opinion in a trial?

• eyewitness

• character witness
• expert witness

• hearsay witness

What do most judges order AP&P to prepare prior to sentencing?

• pre-sentence investigation report
• post-sentence investigation report
• sentencing recommendation
• pre-sentence evaluation

When a trial begins, who presents their case first?

• defense
• judge
• jury
• prosecution

What is it called when a jury cannot reach a verdict?

• Undecided jury
• Mistrial
• Deadlocked jury
• Hung jury