Criminal Justice System Quiz

What is an appeal in the context of the criminal justice system?

• A request made before a trial to change the judge

• A request made after a trial by a party that has lost on one or more issues

• A request to increase the severity of a sentence

• A request to dismiss a case before it goes to trial

Who is an appellant?

• The judge in a trial

• The party who appeals a lower court decision

• The lawyer representing the defendant

• The jury foreman

What is bail?

• A fine paid after conviction

• The release of a person accused of a crime under specified conditions

• A type of punishment for minor offenses

• A reward for good behavior in jail

What is the burden of proof?

• The responsibility to prove disputed facts

• The obligation to pay court fees

• The duty to provide legal representation

• The requirement to attend all court hearings

What does "en banc" mean?

• A single judge hearing a case

• All judges of an appellate court sitting together to hear a case

• A jury deliberating a verdict

• A panel of three judges deciding a case

What is a monetary fine?

• Money paid to the government as punishment for wrongdoing

• A reward for reporting a crime

• A fee for legal representation

• A payment for bail

What is pretrial detention?

• Holding an accused person in jail before trial because they did not post bail

• Releasing an accused person on their own recognizance

• Detaining a person after they have been convicted

• Holding a person for questioning without charges

What is the purpose of bail?

• To punish the accused before trial

• To ensure the accused's appearance in court when required

• To provide financial support to the accused

• To compensate the victim of the crime

What are the duties of a Probation Officer?

• Conducting presentence investigations

• Preparing defense strategies

• Prosecuting defendants

• Serving as a judge

What is restitution in the context of criminal sanctions?

• A fine paid to the government

• Money paid to the victim of a crime

• Community service hours

• A reduction in sentence