What is an arraignment?

Understanding Legal Terms Quiz

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12th Grade
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Alexander Perez
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A court proceeding where a suspect is formally charged with a criminal offense.
A meeting between a client and their attorney.
A process of setting bail for a suspect.
A form completed by a defendant who pleads guilty.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does attorney–client privilege ensure?
That the attorney general can access all client communications.
That communications between a client and their attorney remain confidential.
That bail is set at a reasonable amount.
That a bail bond agent can disclose client information.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the attorney general?
The chief law officer of a city.
The chief law officer of a state or the nation.
A business person who pays bail for a fee.
A defendant who pleads guilty.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of bail?
To ensure a suspect is found guilty.
To ensure an accused individual appears for further criminal proceedings.
To provide a form for defendants who plead guilty.
To keep communications between a client and attorney confidential.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is a bail bond agent?
A person who sets the bail amount.
A business person who agrees to pay the bail amount if the accused fails to appear in court.
The chief law officer of a state.
A defendant who completes a Boykin form.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Public defenders are appointed to?
Represent defendants who cannot afford to hire an attorney
Serve as prosecutors
To help the victim of the crime get justice
Oversee the judicial process in a trial
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does case attrition refer to?
The process of setting bail.
The process through which cases are reduced or dismissed.
The process of completing a Boykin form.
The process of maintaining attorney–client privilege.
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