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Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 28mins
An eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert; must testify to facts only.
Lay Witness
Expert Witness
Bailiff
Defendant
Victim
A person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence; may express opinions or draw conclusions with their testimony.
Expert Witness
Law Witness
Court Reporter
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
A court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury, and announce the entry of the judge
Court Reporter
Clerk
Bailiff
Victim
Defendant
A stenographer who transcribes every spoken word during a trial; transcripts are necessary for appeal
Clerk
Court Reporter
Victim
Defendant
Bailiff
A government employee who works directly with the trial judge and is responsible for court paperwork and records before and during the trial.
Prosecutor
Defense Attorney
Clerk
Court Reporter
Bailiff
Who is a certified peace officer that maintains order in the court?
Police Officer
Court Reporter
Judge
Bailiff
Who is the referee of the courtroom?
Jury
Judge
Prosecutor
Court Reporter
Who is the person against whom the crime has been committed?
Victim
Defendant
Jury
Police Officer
Who is selected before the trial by the prosecutor and defense attorney?
Court Reporter
Prosecutor
Jury
Bailiff
Who is a representative of the state?
Prosecutor
Judge
Court Reporter
Jury
Who is an employee of the court that records everything that is said in the trial?
Police Officer
Court Reporter
Judge
Bailiff
Who represents the defendant?
Defense attorney
Prosecutor
Police Officer
Victim
Who has worked directly on the case?
Jury
Prosecutor
Defense Attorney
Police Officer
Who is accused of committing the crime?
Police Officer
Defense Attorney
Defendant
Prosecutor
Which court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving dangerous dogs?
District court
Justice of the Peace
Municipal court
Kansas Supreme Court
Which court is responsible for death inquiries for an inmate?
County Court at Law
Justice of the Peace
Probate Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Which court is NOT a state level court?
Kansas Supreme Court
District Court
Court of Appeals
Probate Court
Which court deals with divorce and contested elections?
District Court
Municipal Court
Kansas Supreme Court
Justice of the Peace
What is a closed proceeding used to establish probable cause?
Indictment
Bail
Grand Jury
Preliminary Hearing
What is an OPEN proceeding used to establish probable cause; evidence can be challenged.
Preliminary Hearing
Grand Jury
Voire Dire
Arraignment
What is a formal document issued by a grand jury charging an individual with a crime?
Bail
Indictment
Information
Charges Sheet
What is a financial deposit that ensures a defendant will appear in court?
Deposit
Bond
Withdrawal
Bail
This phrase means to "say the truth" in a court of law
E Pluribus Unum
Voire Dire
Ad Astera Per Aspera
Sanguine Serpent
When the accused committed the crime but his or her actions were justified.
Aggravated Battery
Insanity
Self-Defense
Theft
When the accused committed the offense, but cannot be held responsible.
Insanity
Battery
Self-defense
Manslaughter
The circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to DECREASE the punishment a person receives for the crime.
Aggravating circumstances
Parole
Alibi
Mitigating circumstances
The circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to INCREASE the punishment a person receives for the crime.
Aggravating circumstances
Parole
Alibi
Mitigating circumstances
What is a determinate sentence?
Runs the same duration as another sentence
Sentence is postponed until another date
A specific amount of time given for a sentence.
Period of time to serve "not less than" and "not to exceed"
Sentences run one after another
What is a concurrent sentence?
Runs the same duration as another sentence
Sentence is postponed until another date
A specific amount of time given for a sentence.
Period of time to serve "not less than" and "not to exceed"
Sentences run one after another
What is an indeterminate sentence?
Runs the same duration as another sentence
Sentence is postponed until another date
A specific amount of time given for a sentence.
Period of time to serve "not less than" and "not to exceed"
Sentences run one after another
What is a consecutive sentence?
Runs the same duration as another sentence
Sentence is postponed until another date
A specific amount of time given for a sentence.
Period of time to serve "not less than" and "not to exceed"
Sentences run one after another
What is a deferred sentence?
Runs the same duration as another sentence
Sentence is postponed until another date
A specific amount of time given for a sentence.
Period of time to serve "not less than" and "not to exceed"
Sentences run one after another
What is a "scarlet letter" punishment?
Offender is monitored by electronic means and may not leave their house except for certain reasons
Required work for the government or non-profit agency without pay
Seizure of personal assets by the government
Offenders report to jail during non-work hours
Punishments through shaming
What is work release?
Offender is monitored by electronic means and may not leave their house except for certain reasons
Required work for the government or non-profit agency without pay
Seizure of personal assets by the government
Offenders report to jail during non-work hours
Punishments through shaming
What is community service?
Offender is monitored by electronic means and may not leave their house except for certain reasons
Required work for the government or non-profit agency without pay
Seizure of personal assets by the government
Offenders report to jail during non-work hours
Punishments through shaming
What is asset forfeiture?
Offender is monitored by electronic means and may not leave their house except for certain reasons
Required work for the government or non-profit agency without pay
Seizure of personal assets by the government
Offenders report to jail during non-work hours
Punishments through shaming
What is house arrest?
Offender is monitored by electronic means and may not leave their house except for certain reasons
Required work for the government or non-profit agency without pay
Seizure of personal assets by the government
Offenders report to jail during non-work hours
Punishments through shaming
