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In military time, what does 1800 hours represent
In military time, what does 1800 hours represent
B. 6 PM
Several conditions must be present before someone’s behavior is considered criminal. What is one of these conditions
Several conditions must be present before someone’s behavior is considered criminal. What is one of these conditions
A. The behavior was a voluntary act
What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM
What is the correct military time for 11:30 PM
A. 2330 hours
Which of the following is an example of using active voice
Which of the following is an example of using active voice
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Incomplete ______ can impact the outcome of cases
Incomplete ______ can impact the outcome of cases
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Inaccurate ______ may lead to case dismissal
Inaccurate ______ may lead to case dismissal
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Redirect examination is when an ______ questions their own witness after cross-examination
Redirect examination is when an ______ questions their own witness after cross-examination
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Perjury is the ______ of lying while testifying under oath
Perjury is the ______ of lying while testifying under oath
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Discretionary ______ refers to the power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals
Discretionary ______ refers to the power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals
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Restitution is direct ______ made from a criminal to a victim as compensation
Restitution is direct ______ made from a criminal to a victim as compensation
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A ______ is the government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant
A ______ is the government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant
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Voir dire is the ______ of prospective jurors during jury selection
Voir dire is the ______ of prospective jurors during jury selection
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Burglary is the ______ of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a ______
Burglary is the ______ of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a ______
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Conspiracy is the ______ of two or more people agreeing to commit a ______, often requiring an overt act toward committing the ______
Conspiracy is the ______ of two or more people agreeing to commit a ______, often requiring an overt act toward committing the ______
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The exclusionary ______ prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
The exclusionary ______ prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
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Deadly ______ poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human
Deadly ______ poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human
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Study Notes
Legal Terminology and Criminal Justice System Overview
- Incomplete police reports can impact the outcome of cases
- Inaccurate reports may lead to case dismissal
- Redirect examination is when an attorney questions their own witness after cross-examination
- Perjury is the crime of lying while testifying under oath
- Discretionary jurisdiction refers to the power of some appeals courts to accept or refuse to hear particular appeals
- Restitution is direct payments made from a criminal to a victim as compensation
- A prosecutor is the government’s attorney who presents the case against a criminal defendant
- Voir dire is the questioning of prospective jurors during jury selection
- Burglary is the crime of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime
- Conspiracy is the crime of two or more people agreeing to commit a crime, often requiring an overt act toward committing the crime
- The exclusionary rule prevents the government from introducing illegally obtained evidence at a criminal trial
- Deadly force poses a high risk of death or serious injury to a human
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Test your knowledge of legal terminology and the criminal justice system with this quiz. Learn about key concepts such as perjury, restitution, prosecution, burglary, and more. Understand the impact of incomplete police reports and the use of discretion in appeals courts.
