Chapter 10 Test

True or False: During the first appearance, the suspect is given the opportunity to present evidence of his or her innocence.

• True
• False

True or False: Plea bargaining reduces the time needed to resolve a criminal case by circumventing the trial process.

• True
• False

True or False: Legal guilt deals with the issue of whether the defendant is actually responsible for the crime of which he or she is accused.

• True
• False

True or False: If the defendant requests a three-week continuance from the court, this delay does not affect the time limits required for a speedy trial.

• True
• False

True or False: Court unification would prevent sentencing variation by different judges.

• True
• False

True or False: Defendants are entitled to be represented by counsel at a first appearance.

• True
• False

True or False: The right to bail is guaranteed in the Constitution.

• True
• False

True or False: Release on recognizance requires the payment of a cash bond.

• True
• False

True or False: The defendant must be present during a grand jury hearing.

• True
• False

True or False: The purpose of a preliminary hearing is to determine the guilt of a defendant.

• True
• False