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Illinois Felony Criminal Court Process Quiz
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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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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