Illinois Felony Criminal Court Process Quiz
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What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

  • To formally enter a plea and assign the case to a trial judge
  • To argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings
  • To determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial (correct)
  • To listen to evidence and determine probable cause to bring the suspect to trial

What happens during a grand jury hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

  • Lawyers argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings
  • A panel of citizens listens to evidence and determines probable cause to bring the suspect to trial (correct)
  • The judge hears testimony to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial
  • The defendant formally enters a plea and the case is assigned to a trial judge

What is the purpose of an arraignment in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

  • A panel of citizens listens to evidence and determines probable cause to bring the suspect to trial
  • Defendant formally enters a plea and the case is assigned to a trial judge (correct)
  • To determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the defendant to trial
  • Lawyers argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings

What is the role of the grand jury in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

<p>To determine whether there is probable cause to bring the suspect to trial (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a bond/bail hearing in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

<p>Bail or bond is set and the defendant is advised of charges and right to attorney (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if no probable cause is found in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

<p>The case is dismissed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the sentencing phase of the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

<p>The judge determines the penalty (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pretrial motions in the Illinois Criminal Court Process?

<p>Lawyers may argue the legality of evidence and fairness of proceedings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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