10th Unit 7 Practice Test

A police officer pulls over a driver and notices an open bag of illegal substances on the passenger seat. The officer arrests the driver based on __________, which justifies the arrest.

A group of citizens is selected to determine if enough evidence exists to formally charge a suspect with a crime. This group is known as the __________.

After reviewing evidence, the grand jury issues an __________ against a suspect for armed robbery, allowing the case to move to trial.

In a trial, the key witness gives a sworn statement under oath about what they observed at the crime scene. This statement is called __________.

A judge orders a reluctant witness to appear in court and provide information about a case. The legal document compelling them to testify is called a __________.

During a trial, the prosecutor is responsible for meeting the______________, which means presenting enough evidence to convince the trial jury that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Sometimes, this shifts to the defense in cases where they claim self-defense, requiring them to provide evidence supporting their justification for the act.

A man claims he mistakenly walked into the wrong apartment, believing it was his own, and took someone else’s laptop. His attorney argues that he lacked __________, meaning he did not knowingly commit a crime.

A suspect testifies that they committed a crime because they were held at gunpoint and feared for their life. Their lawyer presents the defense of __________.

A homeowner shoots an armed intruder who broke into their house late at night. The defendant argues they acted in __________, as they believed they were in immediate danger.

A store owner catches a teenager shoplifting and calls the police. Before making an arrest, the officer must establish:

• Indictment

• Grand jury approval

• Probable cause

• Preponderance of the evidence