Understanding the Role of the District Attorney

The video tutorial explains the legal process of indictment, starting with the role of the district attorney and the grand jury in determining if there is enough evidence to charge a suspect with a crime. It then covers the arraignment process, where charges are formally presented in court, and the suspect enters a plea of guilty or not guilty.

What is the primary role of the district attorney (DA) in Manhattan?

• To oversee civil cases

• To represent defendants in court

• To enforce New York state law

• To enforce federal law

How many people typically make up a grand jury?

• 12

• 15

• 30

• 23

What must at least 12 jurors decide for a suspect to be indicted?

• That the trial should be postponed

• That the suspect should be released

• That there is evidence of a crime

• That the suspect is guilty

During an arraignment, what is one of the judge's responsibilities?

• To explain the charges and legal rights

• To dismiss the case

• To sentence the suspect

• To determine the suspect's guilt

What happens if a suspect pleads not guilty during an arraignment?

• The case is dismissed

• The case goes to trial

• The suspect is released

• The suspect is immediately sentenced