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WorksheetsCriminal Case Procedures
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When a person is arrested, their ______ must be read
Miranda Rights
Plea Deal
Appeal
Jurisdiction
At the arraignment the defendant...
Gives the plaintiff damages
Enters a plea
Is arrested
Reads the verdict
The grand jury decides if there is good reason to believe a crime has been committed. This is called
Probable Cause
Arraignment
Arrest
Booking
What happens if you plead "guilty?"
You go to trial
You receive a lawyer
A preliminary hearing happens
You are sentenced
Police file a charge sheet in the court _________ .
If police arrest a person
If a person is suspected for anything
If a person commit a crime
If investigation proved the person is accused.
An arraignment is typically the first court proceeding in a criminal case. At the arraignment hearing, defendants are advised of the charges that have been filed as well as their legal and constitutional rights. Afterward, they are given an opportunity to enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest.
True
False
The _______________ represents the state/government and must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Defense
Prosecution
Due to the 6th Amendment, the defendant is guaranteed a fair, speedy trial with an impartial jury.
True
False
T/F: Most criminal cases end in a plea bargain.
True
False
A _________ requires a person to appear in court as a witness. Additionally, it can be used to seize evidence.
Affidavit
Subpoena
Voir Dire
Motion
is the intentional making of a false statement as part of the testimony by a sworn witness in a judicial proceeding on a matter relevant to the case at hand.
Contempt
Hearsay
Perjury
Voir Dire
One result of plea bargaining is that
it costs the government a lot of money
most criminal cases go to trial
defendants get milder punishments
defendants plead not guilty
When is a jury considered "hung"?
when the jury violates the rules set by a judge
when the jury votes for the execution of the accused
when the jury cannot agree on a verdict
when the jury hears only felony cases
Jose was accused of domestic violence. He was in jail for a few days, but the judge allowed him to leave after paying $5,000 and promising that he would appear in court. What process has taken place here?
bribing a judge
out on bail
paying a fine
paying off a witness
What is the primary purpose of a preliminary hearing in a criminal case?
To determine the guilt of the defendant
To decide the sentence for the defendant
To establish whether there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
To negotiate a plea deal
Which of the following is a right guaranteed to the accused under the 5th Amendment?
Right to a speedy trial
Right to remain silent
Right to an attorney
Right to a public trial
In a criminal case, who has the burden of proof?
The defendant
The defense attorney
The prosecution
The judge
What is the role of a defense attorney in a criminal case?
To prosecute the defendant
To represent the state
To defend the accused
To act as a judge
What is the legal term for a formal accusation initiating a criminal case?
Indictment
Arraignment
Subpoena
Verdict
Which of the following is NOT a possible plea in a criminal case?
Guilty
Not guilty
No contest
Innocent
What is the purpose of a bail hearing?
To determine the guilt of the accused
To set the conditions for the defendant's release before trial
To sentence the defendant
To hear the final arguments of the case
What does the term 'double jeopardy' refer to in criminal law?
Being tried twice for the same offense
Being charged with two different crimes
Being sentenced twice for the same crime
Being arrested twice for the same incident
What is the function of a grand jury in the criminal justice system?
To determine the guilt of the accused
To decide the sentence for the accused
To evaluate whether there is sufficient evidence to indict a suspect
To negotiate plea deals
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
4th Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
What is the term for the process of questioning potential jurors to ensure a fair and impartial jury?
Voir dire
Subpoena
Arraignment
Indictment
