Criminal Justice Quiz

What term describes the final decision made by a judge or jury in a criminal case?

• Sentence

• Verdict

• Plea

• Indictment

What must the prosecution meet in order to secure a conviction?

• Probable Cause

• Reasonable Suspicion

• Burden of Proof

• Chain of Custody

A witness testifies they saw the defendant commit the crime. What type of evidence is this?

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Exculpatory Evidence

• Expert Testimony

• Direct Evidence

What kind of evidence requires the jury to infer a fact?

• Direct Evidence

• Exculpatory Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• Subpoenaed Testimony

A grand jury issues a formal accusation that allows a case to go to trial. What is this called?

• Verdict

• Sentence

• Indictment

• Arraignment

What is needed for police to lawfully make an arrest or obtain a warrant?

• Plea Agreement

• Chain of Custody

• Probable Cause

• Preponderance of Evidence

What is a subpoena used for?

• To indict a suspect

• To release someone on bail

• To compel appearance or evidence

• To determine guilt

Evidence suggesting a defendant is guilty is called:

• Exculpatory Evidence

• Inculpatory Evidence

• Brady Material

• Giglio Material

What kind of evidence may prove the defendant is innocent or reduce their sentence?

• Inculpatory Evidence

• Expert Testimony

• Exculpatory Evidence

• Motion Evidence

What federal rule governs how evidence is shared between prosecution and defense?

• Rule of Disclosure 18

• Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16

• Motion to Compel Rule

• Rule of Trial Management