Free Printable Criminal Law Test

1.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

1. __cquailtlt__ - A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

acquittal

b)

verdict

c)

indictment

d)

felony

2.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

2. __dmiaiblss evdddienc__ - Evidence that can legally and properly be used in court.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

admissible evidence

b)

affidavit

c)

verdict

d)

subpoena

3.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

3. __ffidaavit__ - A written or printed statement made under oath.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

affidavit

b)

verdict

c)

subpoena

d)

felony

4.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. 4. __aibl__ - The release, prior to trial, of a person accused of a crime, under specified conditions designed to assure that person's appearance in court when required. Also, can refer to the amount of bond money posted as a financial condition of pretrial release.

a)

bail

b)

trial

c)

bond

d)

jury

5.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

5. __uryglarb__ - The breaking and entering a building with the intent to steal.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

burglary

b)

robbery

c)

felony

d)

affidavit

6.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

6. __apcital fenofse__ - A crime punishable by death.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

capital offense

b)

felony

c)

verdict

d)

robbery

7.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

7. __vlfone__ - A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

felony

b)

verdict

c)

bail

d)

robbery

8.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

8. __rdagn urjy__ - A body of 16-23 citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offense.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

grand jury

b)

verdict

c)

indictment

d)

jury

9.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

9. __abheas orcpus__ - Latin, meaning "you have the body."

a)

habeas corpus

b)

affidavit

c)

subpoena

d)

verdict

10.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

10. __seharay__ - Evidence presented by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. With some exceptions, hearsay generally is not admissible as evidence at trial.

What is the unscrambled term for '__seharay__' based on the definition above?

a)

hearsay

b)

affidavit

c)

verdict

d)

subpoena

11.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

11. __nedictmint__ - The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

a)

indictment

b)

verdict

c)

affidavit

d)

subpoena

12.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

12. __urjiscdtoni__ - The authority of a court to hear and decide a case.

What is the correct unscrambled term?

a)

jurisdiction

b)

verdict

c)

subpoena

d)

affidavit

13.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

13. __ryju__ - The group of persons selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict on matters of fact.

a)

jury

b)

verdict

c)

prosecutor

d)

defendant

14.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help.
Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

14. __isaemmnodre__ - An offense punishable by one year of imprisonment or less.

a)

misdemeanor

b)

felony

c)

robbery

d)

verdict

15.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

15. __wno ezcogceniran (O.R.)__ - Getting Out of Jail Free

a)

own recognizance (O.R.)

b)

bail

c)

acquittal

d)

subpoena

16.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

16. __osecuteptr__ - To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.

a)

prosecutor

b)

defendant

c)

verdict

d)

bail

17.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

17. ___ybbrroe_________ - Taking of money or valuable property from a person against his will, by force or fear.

a)

robbery

b)

theft

c)

fraud

d)

burglary

18.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

18.: ___ttueats fo snoitatimil_________ - A law that sets the deadline for parties to file suit to enforce their rights.

a)

statute of limitations

b)

habeas corpus

c)

eminent domain

d)

due process

19.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

19.: __retseuqes__________ - To separate. Sometimes juries are sequestered from outside influences during their deliberations.

a)

sequester

b)

assemble

c)

combine

d)

unite

20.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

20.: __aneopbus__________ - A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.

a)

subpoena

b)

affidavit

c)

verdict

d)

injunction

21.

Unscramble the terms below. Use the definitions to help. Word Bank: felony, hearsay, acquittal, admissible evidence, affidavit, verdict, subpoena, bail, burglary, defendant, capital offense, prosecutor, indictment, habeas corpus, own recognizance, jurisdiction, jury, misdemeanor, sequester, statute of limitations, grand jury, robbery

21. ___tcidrev_________ - The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

a)

verdict

b)

sentence

c)

appeal

d)

testimony

22.

Which of the following lists all 8 stages of a Criminal Case?

a)

Arrest, Booking, Arraignment, Plea-Bargaining, Preliminary Hearing, Pre-Trial Motions, Criminal Trial, Sentencing

b)

Investigation, Arrest, Bail, Trial, Sentencing, Appeal, Parole, Release

c)

Investigation, Charging, Bail, Trial, Sentencing, Appeal, Parole, Release

d)

Arrest, Bail, Trial, Sentencing, Appeal, Parole, Release, Probation

23.

Fill in the blank: The action of seizing someone to take into custody is called ____________.

a)

Arrest

b)

Release

c)

Escape

d)

Summon

24.

Fill in the blank: The process where information about a criminal suspect is entered into the system of a police station or jail after that person's arrest is called ____________.

a)

Booking

b)

Arraignment

c)

Sentencing

d)

Parole

25.

Fill in the blank: The process of a scheduled court date is called ____________.

a)

Arraignment

b)

Indictment

c)

Verdict

d)

Deposition

26.

Fill in the blank: An arrangement between prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence is called ____________.

a)

Plea Bargain

b)

Indictment

c)

Acquittal

d)

Subpoena

27.

Fill in the blank: A trial to determine if there is enough evidence to move forward is called ____________.

a)

Preliminary Hearing

b)

Sentencing Hearing

c)

Arraignment

d)

Appeal Hearing

28.

Fill in the blank: A request made by the prosecutor or defense attorney, for the court to make a change such as location, evidence, etc. is called a ____________.

a)

Pre-Trial Motion

b)

Objection

c)

Verdict

d)

Summons

29.

Fill in the blank: The process where the facts of the case are presented to a jury is called ____________.

a)

Trial

b)

Appeal

c)

Arraignment

d)

Sentencing

30.

Fill in the blank: The punishment or verdict for a crime committed is called ____________.

a)

Sentencing

b)

Appeal

c)

Evidence

d)

Investigation

31.

The determining factor of whether you are under arrest is:

a)

Whether you are free to leave

b)

Whether you are read your rights

c)

Whether you are handcuffed

d)

Whether you are taken to jail

32.

An officer can conduct a “stop and frisk” when:

a)

there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity

b)

the officer has a personal dislike for the individual

c)

the individual is not carrying identification

d)

the officer wants to ask routine questions

33.

Which of the following are examples of reasonable suspicious factors?

a)

Unusual transactions, inconsistent documentation, reluctance to provide information

b)

Frequent customer complaints, high employee turnover, regular audits

c)

Standard operating procedures, routine transactions, transparent records

d)

Consistent customer feedback, regular training sessions, clear policies

34.

4. What is read to a person at the time of an arrest?

a)

The Miranda rights

b)

The Constitution

c)

The Declaration of Independence

d)

The Bill of Rights

35.

The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says that bail must not be:

a)

excessive

b)

optional

c)

unnecessary

d)

automatic

36.

Bail is ______ and its purpose is _______.

a)

a sum of money or property given to ensure a person's appearance in court; to allow temporary release from custody

b)

a type of punishment for crimes; to deter future offenses

c)

a form of legal representation; to defend the accused

d)

a method of sentencing; to determine guilt or innocence

37.

3. Judges, in some cases, set an impossibly high bail because:

a)

they want to ensure the accused does not flee before trial.

b)

they want to punish the accused before conviction.

c)

they are required to do so by law in all cases.

d)

they want to make the bail process easier for the accused.

38.

Which of the following are factors that judges use in determining bail amounts?

a)

Severity of the crime, risk of flight, and defendant's criminal history

b)

Weather conditions, judge's personal opinion, and time of day

c)

Defendant's favorite color, amount of media coverage, and age of the judge

d)

Type of lawyer, number of witnesses, and courtroom size

39.

Some of the restrictions a judge might require if they allow someone on bond include:

a)

Regular check-ins with law enforcement, can't travel, stay home

b)

free money

c)

No contact with legal counsel

d)

Immediate release without conditions

40.

What does a bail bond agent typically charge for posting bond for people who cannot afford the bond themselves?

a)

collateral

b)

25%

c)

5%

d)

50%

41.

At an arraignment, which of the following typically happens?

a)

The charges are read and the defendant enters a plea.

b)

The jury delivers a verdict.

c)

The defendant is sentenced to prison.

d)

The evidence is presented to the judge.

42.

A plea bargain is:

a)

an agreement in a criminal case where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence or other benefits.

b)

a process where the defendant is acquitted without trial.

c)

a negotiation for civil damages between two parties.

d)

a method for selecting a jury in a criminal trial.

43.

Select the correct positive and negative aspect of plea bargaining from the options below.

a)

Positive: Saves time and resources; Negative: May pressure innocent defendants to plead guilty.

b)

Positive: Increases trial length; Negative: Ensures all defendants are guilty.

c)

Positive: Guarantees harsher sentences; Negative: Reduces court efficiency.

d)

Positive: Eliminates need for lawyers; Negative: Prevents any negotiation.

44.

A preliminary hearing is:

a)

a court proceeding to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial

b)

the final stage of a criminal case

c)

a meeting between lawyers and the judge to discuss settlement

d)

a session where the defendant is sentenced

45.

Pre-trial motions are:

a)

requests made to the court before a trial to resolve certain issues

b)

the final verdict given by the judge

c)

evidence presented during the trial

d)

the sentencing phase after conviction

46.

The ultimate question that is decided in the criminal trial is:

a)

Who committed the crime?

b)

What is the punishment for the crime?

c)

Is the accused guilty or not guilty?

d)

What is the motive behind the crime?

47.

Some of the instructions a judge gives the Jury include:

a)

Don't research the case, don't talk to outsiders, stay neutral

b)

Deciding the verdict for the jury

c)

Providing personal opinions about the case

d)

Telling the jury to ignore evidence

48.

Some of the punishments available to judges for a convicted criminal include:

a)

Imprisonment, fines, community service, probation

b)

Awarding scholarships, giving medals, offering promotions

c)

Providing free housing, granting citizenship, offering jobs

d)

Organizing parties, giving vacations, providing gifts

49.

The sentence of the criminal is determined by:

a)

the judge

b)

the police officer

c)

the lawyer

d)

the jury

Criminal Law Test

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

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