Civil and Criminal Law

What is the role of the jury

• To decide on the defendants sentence

• To find evidence against the defendant

• To help the barristers decide

• To decide on the defendants guilt

Which of these (more than 1) are aims of sentencing

• Humiliation

• Rehabilitation

• Guilt

• Deterrence

Which of these is an actual criminal sentence

• Public whipping

• Imprisonment

• Hanging

• Torture

What are the advantages of a plea bargain? (Choose all that apply)

• Lower sentences

• Higher sentences

• No trial

• VIP area in prison

• Reduced charges

Who determines if it is a jury trial or a bench trial?

• The Judge

• The Governor

• The Defendant

• The Victim's Family

What percentage of the jurors must vote guilty for a defendant to be convicted?

• Half

• Half plus 1

• Two-thirds

• All

Who determines the sentence a convicted person receives?

• The Jury

• The Judge

• The Victim's Family

• The Convicted Person

If you are convicted of a crime and you keep appealing, which court is your last chance?

• US Court of Appeals

• US District Court

• US Supreme Court

• Municipal Court

These two hearings serve the same purpose ( to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial )

• Arraignment & Initial Appearance

• Preliminary Hearing & Grand Jury

• Arraignment & Grand Jury

• Preliminary Hearing & Booking

The Grand Jury is made up of a collection of ___________

• police officers

• politicians

• citizens

• witnesses