Criminal Law

What is 'plea bargain' in criminal law?

• E) A plea made by the victim

• F) A type of sentencing

• G) A method of jury selection

• A) A negotiation between the defendant and prosecutor

What is 'arraignment' in criminal law?

• A type of plea bargain

• The process of formally charging a defendant

• A sentencing phase of a trial

• A hearing to determine bail

What is 'habeas corpus' in the context of criminal law?

• A legal action to determine if a person's detention is lawful

• A type of criminal charge

• A plea made by the defendant

• A form of evidence in court

What does 'appeal' mean in criminal law?

• A request for a new trial

• A type of criminal charge

• A legal term for a witness

• A request for a plea bargain

At what stage of the criminal process does the defendant enter a plea of guilty or not guilty?

• Arraignment

• Preliminary hearing

• Trial

What is the first step in a criminal prosecution?

• Arraignment

• Indictment or Information

• Arrest

The purpose of a grand jury is to:

• Determine guilt or innocence

• Issue an indictment

• Set bail

What is the formal charge against a defendant called?

• Complaint

• Indictment or Information

• Summons

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The defendant, who was accused of theft, pleaded not guilty.'

• The defendant who was accused of theft pleaded not guilty.

• The defendant, who was accused of theft pleaded not guilty.

• The defendant who, was accused of theft, pleaded not guilty.

• The defendant, who was accused of theft, pleaded not guilty.

Choose the correct definition of 'acquittal' in criminal law.

• A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.

• A formal declaration that someone is not guilty of a criminal offense.

• A process of negotiating a plea deal.

• A type of sentencing in criminal law.