Criminal Justice Process: Proceedings before trial

What is the purpose of an arraignment?

• To formally charge the defendant with a crime and allow them to enter a plea.

• To sentence the defendant to prison

• To dismiss the charges against the defendant without trial

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

What happens during a preliminary hearing?

• A preliminary hearing is where the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty.

• A preliminary hearing is where the defense presents their case.

• A preliminary hearing is where the jury decides the verdict.

• A preliminary hearing is where a judge determines if there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial.

What is the role of a grand jury in the criminal justice process?

• To sentence the suspect after they have been found guilty

• To review evidence presented by prosecutors and determine if there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and bring them to trial.

• To investigate and gather evidence in a criminal case

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the suspect

What is the purpose of a bail hearing?

• To determine whether a defendant should be released from custody while awaiting trial or if they should remain in jail until their trial date.

• To provide the defendant with legal representation

• To decide the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To determine the sentence for the defendant

What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?

• A bench trial is decided by a group of individuals (the jury), while a jury trial is decided by a judge.

• A bench trial is conducted in a courtroom, while a jury trial is conducted outside of a courtroom.

• A bench trial is used for criminal cases, while a jury trial is used for civil cases.

• A bench trial is decided by a judge, while a jury trial is decided by a group of individuals (the jury).

What is the purpose of a pretrial conference?

• To discuss the case and potentially reach a settlement or streamline the trial process.

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

• To select the jury for the trial.

• To present evidence and arguments in front of the judge.

What is the significance of a plea bargain?

• It allows for a defendant to receive a more lenient punishment or the dismissal of other charges in exchange for pleading guilty or no contest.

• It allows for a defendant to receive a harsher punishment in exchange for pleading guilty or no contest.

• It is only available to wealthy defendants.

• It has no significance in the legal system.

What is the purpose of a motion hearing?

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To allow both parties to present their arguments and evidence to the judge, who will then make a ruling on the motion.

• To allow the judge to hear witness testimony

• To decide the outcome of the entire case

What is the role of discovery in the criminal justice process?

• The role of discovery in the criminal justice process is to provide legal advice to the defendant.

• The role of discovery in the criminal justice process is to exchange information and evidence between the prosecution and defense.

• The role of discovery in the criminal justice process is to delay the trial proceedings.

• The role of discovery in the criminal justice process is to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

What are the possible outcomes of a pretrial motion?

• Granting the motion, denying the motion, or scheduling a hearing

• Granting the motion, denying the motion, or issuing a warning

• Granting the motion, denying the motion, or dismissing the case

• Granting the motion, denying the motion, or proceeding to trial