What is the Criminal Process?

What is set during the trial process for evidence?

• The rules of evidence

• The guidelines for witness testimony

• The procedures for jury selection

• The standards for legal representation

What is a hung jury also known as?

• Deadlocked jury

• Split jury

• Conflicted jury

• Unanimous jury

How many jurors are selected for felony cases?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 15

What is probation?

• Alternative to jail

• A type of prison sentence

• A form of community service

• A financial penalty

Both probation and parole require ______.

• Following rules

• Regular check-ins

• Good behavior

• Community service

Choosing a plea with legal advice is important because:

• it ensures you understand the legal consequences.

• it allows you to avoid all legal penalties.

• it guarantees a favorable outcome in court.

• it simplifies the legal process without any risks.

Who presents the case first in the trial process?

• The prosecutor

• The defense attorney

• The judge

• The jury

What follows after the prosecution presents their case?

• The jury delivers a verdict

• The defense presents their case

• The judge makes a ruling

• The prosecution calls additional witnesses

What is plea bargaining?

• A legal process where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or sentence.

• A negotiation between the prosecutor and the defendant to dismiss charges.

• A method for the defendant to appeal a court decision.

• A process where the defendant is tried without a jury.

What must the jury be in order to reach a verdict?

• Unanimous

• Majority

• Split

• Indifferent