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WorksheetsMidterm - Essentials of Legal Services
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Grand jury proceedings are open to the public.
True
False
Which of the following is true of both preliminary hearings and grand jury proceedings?
The public is permitted.
A judge is present.
The defendant can present evidence.
Hearsay evidence is permitted.
The first step in the pretrial criminal process is the ____________.
Arrest
First appearance
Grand jury proceeding
Arraignment
When an officer is able to point to objective circumstances leading them to believe the suspect has committed a crime, ___________ exists.
Reasonable suspicion
Probable cause
Clear and convincing evidence
Preponderance of the evidence
A defendant must be brought to First Appearance within ______ hours if there is no arrest warrant, or ______ hours if there is a warrant.
24; 48
12; 24
48; 72
72; 24
Why might a judge deny bond?
The defendant has not hired an attorney.
The defendant doesn't have money for a bond.
It seems obvious the defendant is guilty.
There is a significant risk of fleeing the jurisdiction.
In Georgia, sex offenders are typically subject to registry requirements for _________.
5 years
10 years
30 years
life
The Fifth Amendment guarantees which of the following?
Protection from double jeopardy
Right to due process
Right to indictment by a grand jury
All of the above
None of the above
The privilege against self-incrimination means you _______________.
have the right to remain silent
have the right to eat pizza crust-first
can't be convicted unless there is video evidence
have the right to an attorney
To serve as a grand juror, you must be ___________.
Enthusiastic
Registered to vote
At least 18 years old
Never have received a parking ticket
Which of the following is "testimonial" evidence?
Written confession
Blood sample
Handwriting sample
Fingerprints
The government must compensate a citizen for property taken, damaged, or destroyed by government action.
True
False
Incriminating statements cannot be used at trial if, after arrest, a person ________________.
Is told they will get a more lenient sentence if they talk
Changed his/her mind
Doesn't think his/her statements are incriminating
Was not read his/her Miranda rights
___________________ due process concerns how a law is implemented and enforced.
Substantive
Absolute
Procedural
Personal
___________________ due process concerns who a law will impact and what impact the law will have.
Substantive
Absolute
Procedural
Personal
Which of the following does NOT trigger the right of a person to be given notice, the opportunity to be heard, and a decision by a neutral decisionmaker (in general)?
The government denies a citizen of a life interest.
The government denies a citizen of a hobby or interest.
The government denies a citizen of a liberty interest.
The government denies a citizen of a property interest.
Use of force is not excessive if the officer's actions are...
Subjectively acceptable
Entirely rational
Non-lethal
Objectively reasonable
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
A law can disproportionately impact people of specific races or religions if the law promotes a compelling government interest.
True
False
The Court in Zadvydas v. Davis ruled
the Due Process Clause applies to all persons within the U.S.
the Due Process Clause applies to many persons within the U.S.
the Due Process Clause applies to most persons within the U.S.
the Due Process Clause applies to U.S. citizens only.
"In custody" means
You subjectively do not feel free to leave a police encounter
You have gone to the police station for questioning voluntarily
You have been pulled over for speeding
A reasonable person would not feel free to leave a police encounter
One factor in determining if use of force is "excessive" is
Whether the suspect knows the arresting officer
Whether the suspect actively resisted arrest
Whether the suspect lives nearby
Whether the suspect knows his/her rights
Non-testimonial evidence cannot be used at trial if Miranda rights were not read before obtaining it.
True
False
