25 Questions
What is the most common strategy used by prosecutors in plea bargaining?
Threatening a harsher penalty if the defendant chooses a jury trial
Which of the following is NOT a common 'bargaining chip' used in plea negotiations?
Allowing the defendant to choose the judge for their trial
What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors?
Venire
If a defendant cannot post bail, what might they be inclined to do?
Accept a plea bargain
What is the term used to describe the process of questioning potential jurors?
Voir dire
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
To ensure the accused appears for their court date
Which of the following is NOT one of the three options for pretrial release mentioned in the text?
Mandatory sentencing
What does the 8th Amendment protect against?
Excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Which of the following is a consideration a judge might take into account when deciding whether to grant bail?
The accused's prior convictions
Why is it considered unfair to keep people in jail if they are offered bail but cannot afford it?
All of the above
What is the most common method of disposition in criminal cases according to the text?
Plea bargaining
Which of the following is a common 'bargaining chip' used by prosecutors in plea negotiations?
Reducing the severity of the charges
What is the purpose of the 'voir dire' process in jury selection?
To question potential jurors to determine if they can be impartial
What is the primary reason why criminal trials are rare according to the text?
Only about 10% of criminal cases actually go to trial
What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors in the jury selection process?
Venire
What is the purpose of 'count stacking' in plea bargaining?
To increase the potential sentence the defendant could receive if convicted
What is the purpose of the 'jury trial penalty' in plea bargaining?
To encourage defendants to accept a plea bargain by threatening a harsher sentence if they go to trial
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
To ensure the defendant appears for trial
What is the purpose of preventative detention?
To keep potentially dangerous individuals or flight risks in custody
Which of the following is NOT a factor a judge might consider when determining bail?
The defendant's employment status
What is the primary advantage of release on one's own recognizance (ROR)?
It avoids the need to post bail
If a defendant cannot afford to post bail, what might they be inclined to do?
Plead guilty to receive a reduced sentence
What is the primary purpose of using a bail bondsman?
To post bail on behalf of the defendant for a fee
Which of the following statements about plea bargaining is accurate?
It is a process where the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a resolution
What is the primary purpose of jury selection?
To ensure the jury is impartial and unbiased
Test your knowledge on pretrial processing topics such as bail, plea bargaining, and jury selection. Learn about different options for pretrial release including release on own recognizance, bail, and preventative detention.
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