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What is the most common strategy used by prosecutors in plea bargaining?
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?
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?
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?
If a defendant cannot post bail, what might they be inclined to do?
What is the term used to describe the process of questioning potential jurors?
What is the term used to describe the process of questioning potential jurors?
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three options for pretrial release mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three options for pretrial release mentioned in the text?
What does the 8th Amendment protect against?
What does the 8th Amendment protect against?
Which of the following is a consideration a judge might take into account when deciding whether to grant bail?
Which of the following is a consideration a judge might take into account when deciding whether to grant bail?
Why is it considered unfair to keep people in jail if they are offered bail but cannot afford it?
Why is it considered unfair to keep people in jail if they are offered bail but cannot afford it?
What is the most common method of disposition in criminal cases according to the text?
What is the most common method of disposition in criminal cases according to the text?
Which of the following is a common 'bargaining chip' used by prosecutors in plea negotiations?
Which of the following is a common 'bargaining chip' used by prosecutors in plea negotiations?
What is the purpose of the 'voir dire' process in jury selection?
What is the purpose of the 'voir dire' process in jury selection?
What is the primary reason why criminal trials are rare according to the text?
What is the primary reason why criminal trials are rare according to the text?
What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors in the jury selection process?
What is the term used to describe the initial list of potential jurors in the jury selection process?
What is the purpose of 'count stacking' in plea bargaining?
What is the purpose of 'count stacking' in plea bargaining?
What is the purpose of the 'jury trial penalty' in plea bargaining?
What is the purpose of the 'jury trial penalty' in plea bargaining?
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of bail according to the text?
What is the purpose of preventative detention?
What is the purpose of preventative detention?
Which of the following is NOT a factor a judge might consider when determining bail?
Which of the following is NOT a factor a judge might consider when determining bail?
What is the primary advantage of release on one's own recognizance (ROR)?
What is the primary advantage of release on one's own recognizance (ROR)?
If a defendant cannot afford to post bail, what might they be inclined to do?
If a defendant cannot afford to post bail, what might they be inclined to do?
What is the primary purpose of using a bail bondsman?
What is the primary purpose of using a bail bondsman?
Which of the following statements about plea bargaining is accurate?
Which of the following statements about plea bargaining is accurate?
What is the primary purpose of jury selection?
What is the primary purpose of jury selection?
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