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WorksheetsUnit 8 review CS 10th
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT a factor judges consider when deciding bail?
Flight risk
Public safety risk
Defendant’s financial status
Ties to the community
Which constitutional amendment protects individuals from excessive bail?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
What is the primary argument for denying bail?
The defendant might lose their job
The defendant poses a danger to the community or may flee
The defendant is unable to afford an attorney
The defendant does not have a permanent residence
A judge grants bail but requires electronic monitoring. What is this an example of?
Surety Bond
Conditional Release
Excessive Bail
No Bail
Which case ruled that excessive bail is unconstitutional?
Gideon v. Wainwright
Stack v. Boyle
Terry v. Ohio
Mapp v. Ohio
What does "release on recognizance" (ROR) mean?
The defendant posts cash bail
The defendant is released based on a promise to return to court
The defendant must stay in jail until trial
A third party pays bail on behalf of the defendant
If a judge determines a defendant is a flight risk, what is the most likely ruling?
Bail is denied
The defendant must wear a suit to court
Bail is granted with no conditions
The case is dismissed
Which of the following statements about bail is FALSE?
Bail is meant to ensure the defendant appears for trial
Bail is always set at $50,000 for felony cases
A defendant cannot afford bail and remains in custody. What legal issue does this raise?
Violation of the Fourth Amendment
Wealth-based detention and fairness in the justice system
Lack of access to a fair jury
Violation of Miranda Rights
Which of the following best defines a surety bond?
The defendant must pay their entire bail amount upfront
A third party (bail bondsman) guarantees bail payment
The defendant is released without paying anything
The judge personally pays the defendant’s bail
Which Supreme Court case requires the prosecution to disclose exculpatory evidence?
Brady v. Maryland
Terry v. Ohio
Mapp v. Ohio
Miranda v. Arizona
Exculpatory evidence is evidence that...
Proves the defendant’s guilt
Suggests the defendant may be innocent
Has been ruled inadmissible
Is always kept confidential
Which of the following is NOT required in the discovery process?
Police reports
Witness statements
The prosecution’s internal notes
Physical evidence
Which of the following is an example of a discovery violation?
The prosecution refuses to disclose DNA evidence that helps the defense
The prosecution calls a witness to testify
The judge dismisses a case before trial
The defense presents evidence of an alibi
Which legal principle requires attorneys to share requested evidence before trial?
Motion to Suppress
Right to a Speedy Trial
Rules of Discovery
Voir Dire
The defendant, Maria Lopez, is charged with armed robbery and has a prior conviction for burglary. The prosecution argues that Maria poses a flight risk because she was arrested while attempting to leave the state. The defense argues that Maria has a stable job and a young child to care for. a. Which of the following would likely be the judge’s ruling?
Bail is denied because Maria has a prior criminal record and was caught fleeing.
Bail is granted with no conditions since Maria has a child.
Bail is granted, but Maria must wear an ankle monitor and surrender her passport.
The judge dismisses the case before trial.
If Maria’s defense attorney wants to request a lower bail amount, what argument would be most effective?
Maria has strong community ties and is not a flight risk.
Maria has a previous criminal record.
Maria is accused of a violent crime.
Maria has a high income and can afford the original bail amount.
During the discovery phase, the prosecution fails to turn over security footage showing the defendant was not at the crime scene. This is a violation of:
The Exclusionary Rule
The Brady Rule
The Confrontation Clause
The Defendant’s Right to Remain Silent
Defense attorney John Russell requests the prosecution’s full witness list and police reports. What type of legal motion is this?
Motion for Discovery
Motion to Suppress
Motion for Mistrial
Motion to Dismiss
The prosecution attempts to introduce a confession obtained after the police interrogated the defendant for 16 hours straight without allowing them to call an attorney. The defense files a motion to suppress the confession. What is the most likely ruling?
The evidence is admissible because the defendant eventually confessed.
The evidence is inadmissible because the confession was obtained in violation of the Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
The judge refers the case to a jury to decide on admissibility.
The confession is allowed, but the police officers receive a misconduct warning.
In which of the following cases would illegally obtained evidence still be allowed in court?
The police searched a house without a warrant, leading to an arrest.
The police had a defective search warrant but acted in good faith.
The police used excessive force while collecting evidence.
The police searched a suspect without probable cause.
Which doctrine states that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court?
The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree Doctrine
The Miranda Doctrine
The Good Faith Doctrine
The Public Safety Doctrine
The _________ Rule states that evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court.
Exclusionary
Inclusionary
Admissibility
Permissibility
The case Brady v. Maryland established that prosecutors must share _________ evidence, which is any evidence that might prove the defendant's innocence.
exculpatory
incriminating
irrelevant
hearsay
A Motion to Suppress is filed when a defense attorney wants to prevent illegally obtained _________ from being used at trial due to a legal violation.
illegally obtained evidence
testimony
witness
confession
