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What is the release of an accused person from custody, for all or part of the time before or during prosecution on his or her promise to appear in court when required?
What is the release of an accused person from custody, for all or part of the time before or during prosecution on his or her promise to appear in court when required?
Pretrial release
What is an appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant's arrest is initially assessed and the defendant is informed of the charges of which he or she is being held?
What is an appearance before a magistrate during which the legality of the defendant's arrest is initially assessed and the defendant is informed of the charges of which he or she is being held?
First appearance
What is a document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid to the court if he or she does not appear, which is signed by the person to be released and anyone else acting on his or her behalf?
What is a document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required and recording the pledge of money or property to be paid to the court if he or she does not appear, which is signed by the person to be released and anyone else acting on his or her behalf?
Bail bond
What is the setting of bail in the form of land, houses, stocks, or other tangible property?
What is the setting of bail in the form of land, houses, stocks, or other tangible property?
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What is a law intended to prevent the pretrial release of a criminal defendant judge to represent a danger to others in the community?
What is a law intended to prevent the pretrial release of a criminal defendant judge to represent a danger to others in the community?
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What is the process of negotiating an agreement among the defendants, the prosecutor, and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case?
What is the process of negotiating an agreement among the defendants, the prosecutor, and the court as to an appropriate plea and associated sentence in a given case?
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In criminal proceedings, what is the defendant's formal answer in court to the charge contained any complaint, information, or indictment that he or she is guilty of the offense charged is not guilty of the offense charge or does not contest the charge?
In criminal proceedings, what is the defendant's formal answer in court to the charge contained any complaint, information, or indictment that he or she is guilty of the offense charged is not guilty of the offense charge or does not contest the charge?
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What are court rules that govern the admissibility of evidence at a criminal hearing and trials?
What are court rules that govern the admissibility of evidence at a criminal hearing and trials?
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What is federal law requiring that proceedings against a defendant in a federal criminal case begin within a specified period of time, such as 70 working days after indictment?
What is federal law requiring that proceedings against a defendant in a federal criminal case begin within a specified period of time, such as 70 working days after indictment?
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What is a jury that is isolated from the public during the course of a trial and throughout the deliberation process?
What is a jury that is isolated from the public during the course of a trial and throughout the deliberation process?
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What is the process whereby, according to law and precedent, members of a jury are chosen?
What is the process whereby, according to law and precedent, members of a jury are chosen?
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What is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial?
What is oral evidence offered by a sworn witness on the witness stand during a criminal trial?
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___ anything useful to a judge or jury in deciding the facts of a case.
___ anything useful to a judge or jury in deciding the facts of a case.
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Evidence that consists of physical material or traces of physical activity.
Evidence that consists of physical material or traces of physical activity.
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Evidence, if believed, directly proves a fact.
Evidence, if believed, directly proves a fact.
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Study Notes
Pretrial Activities and the Criminal Trial
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Release from Custody: A person accused of a crime can be released from custody before trial, possibly with conditions like promising to appear in court.
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Initial Appearance (Magistrate): A defendant appears before a magistrate to determine the legality of the arrest and be informed of charges.
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Bail: Money, property, or other assets a defendant posts to guarantee their appearance in court.
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Danger Law: A law to prevent pretrial release of those deemed a risk to the public.
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Plea Bargaining: Negotiations between the defendant, prosecutor and court, leading to an agreed-upon sentence.
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Defendant's Answer: A formal statement in court where the defendant states their guilt or innocence.
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Rules of Evidence: Guidelines governing what evidence is admissible in a criminal trial.
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Speedy Trial Act (1974): Federal law to ensure criminal cases are handled promptly. Cases usually need to be started within 70 business days of an indictment.
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Sequestered Jury: A jury isolated from public interaction during a trial to prevent outside influences.
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Jury Selection: Process of picking jurors.
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Pretrial Release: Release of a defendant to await the trial.
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Evidence in Court:
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Direct Evidence: Evidence that directly proves a fact without relying on inferences.
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Physical Evidence (Real Evidence): Tangible objects or items (e.g., weapons, clothing).
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Testimony: Oral statements by witnesses.
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Anything Useful to a Judge/Jury: Information helpful in determining facts of a case.
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First Appearance: Initial appearance of defendant before court.
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This quiz covers essential pretrial activities in the criminal justice system, including release from custody, initial appearances, bail considerations, and plea bargaining. It also highlights important laws like the Speedy Trial Act and rules of evidence that govern the process. Test your knowledge of these crucial concepts.
