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Chapter 6

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the defendant gain with a plea bargain?

a)

Reduced sentence or lesser charge/penalties

b)
Acquittal and release
c)
Increased sentence and higher charge
d)
No benefits or advantages
2.

What is the legal document charging someone with a crime called?

a)

information

b)
arrest warrant
c)
summons
d)
subpoena
3.

Conversations between a defendant and who are protected and cannot be used in court? (choose 3)

a)

Spouse

b)

Doctor

c)

Clergy

d)

Neighbor

4.

What are four defenses to a criminal charge?

a)

alibi, intoxication, trauma, and sane

b)

intoxication, criminal mischief, information, and alibi

c)

entrapment, hangry, insane, and intoxication

d)

self-defense, insanity, alibi, and entrapment

5.

Who can represent a defendant during a trial?

a)

Neighbor

b)

Friend

c)

Attorney

d)

Police Officer

6.

What is the standard of guilt in a criminal trial?

a)
beyond a reasonable doubt
b)
probable cause
c)
clear and convincing evidence
d)
preponderance of evidence
7.

What type of witness is allowed to give their opinion in a trial?

a)

eyewitness

b)
character witness
c)

expert witness

d)
hearsay witness
8.

What do most judges order AP&P to prepare prior to sentencing?

a)
pre-sentence investigation report
b)
post-sentence investigation report
c)
sentencing recommendation
d)
pre-sentence evaluation
9.

When a trial begins, who presents their case first?

a)
defense
b)
judge
c)
jury
d)
prosecution
10.

What is it called when a jury cannot reach a verdict?

a)
Undecided jury
b)
Mistrial
c)
Deadlocked jury
d)
Hung jury
11.

What is the term for questioning prospective jurors by attorneys?

a)
cross-examination
b)
objection
c)

voir dire

d)

direct examination

12.

If you are caught intentionally lying under oath, what is it called?

a)
falsehood
b)

perjury

c)
fabrication
d)

deception