Understanding Legal Terms Quiz

What is an arraignment?

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the attorney general?

• Acting as the chief law officer of a state.

• Acting as the chief law officer of the nation.

• Setting bail amounts for suspects.

• Overseeing legal matters of the state or nation.

A accused's first appearance before a judge or magistrate following arrest.

• Initial Appearance

• Arraignment

• Indictment

• Bail

Plea Bargain is primarily aimed at?

• Ensuring a fair trial for the defendant

• Reaching a mutually satisfactory conclusion to a case

• Increasing the number of convictions

• Delaying the trial process