Bail, Plea Bargaining, and Jury Selection Quiz
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What is the most common strategy used by prosecutors in plea bargaining?

  • Threatening a harsher penalty if the defendant chooses a jury trial (correct)
  • Charging the defendant with every possible offense supported by the evidence
  • Offering a bench trial instead of a jury trial
  • Offering a reduced sentence in exchange for a guilty plea

    • Which of the following is NOT a common 'bargaining chip' used in plea negotiations?

  • Offering a reduced charge
  • Reducing the number of counts
  • Recommending a favorable sentence
  • Allowing the defendant to choose the judge for their trial (correct)

    • What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors?

  • Venire (correct)
  • Voir dire
  • Jury panel
  • Challenges for cause

    • If a defendant cannot post bail, what might they be inclined to do?

    <p>Accept a plea bargain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of questioning potential jurors?

    <p>Voir dire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?

    <p>To ensure the accused appears for their court date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the three options for pretrial release mentioned in the text?

    <p>Mandatory sentencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 8th Amendment protect against?

    <p>Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a consideration a judge might take into account when deciding whether to grant bail?

    <p>The accused's prior convictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it considered unfair to keep people in jail if they are offered bail but cannot afford it?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common method of disposition in criminal cases according to the text?

    <p>Plea bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common 'bargaining chip' used by prosecutors in plea negotiations?

    <p>Reducing the severity of the charges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'voir dire' process in jury selection?

    <p>To question potential jurors to determine if they can be impartial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why criminal trials are rare according to the text?

    <p>Only about 10% of criminal cases actually go to trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors in the jury selection process?

    <p>Venire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of 'count stacking' in plea bargaining?

    <p>To increase the potential sentence the defendant could receive if convicted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'jury trial penalty' in plea bargaining?

    <p>To encourage defendants to accept a plea bargain by threatening a harsher sentence if they go to trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?

    <p>To ensure the defendant appears for trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of preventative detention?

    <p>To keep potentially dangerous individuals or flight risks in custody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor a judge might consider when determining bail?

    <p>The defendant's employment status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of release on one's own recognizance (ROR)?

    <p>It avoids the need to post bail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a defendant cannot afford to post bail, what might they be inclined to do?

    <p>Plead guilty to receive a reduced sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a bail bondsman?

    <p>To post bail on behalf of the defendant for a fee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about plea bargaining is accurate?

    <p>It is a process where the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of jury selection?

    <p>To ensure the jury is impartial and unbiased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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