Question 1

The defense attorney tries to do this to the prosecution's witnesses by asking questions that undermine the prosecution's case.&#10;A) Imbibe&#10;B) Impeach&#10;C) Immolate&#10;D) impair

Accepted Answer

Impeach means to challenge or discredit the credibility of someone, particularly a witness. The defense attorney can attempt to impeach the prosecution's witnesses by asking questions that reveal inconsistencies in their testimony or by highlighting any ulterior motives they may have for testifying.

Question 2

This is a written petition to a higher court to review a lower court's decision for the purpose of convincing the higher court that the lower court's decision was incorrect.&#10;A) arraignment&#10;B) Appeal&#10;C) Writ&#10;D) Summary judgment

Accepted Answer

An appeal is a formal request to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court. It allows the appellant to argue that the lower court made an error in its decision and present evidence to support their argument.

Question 3

This is the decision of a grand jury not to indict an accused person because of insufficient evidence.&#10;A) Nolo contendere&#10;B) No-bill&#10;C) No-way&#10;D) True-bill

Accepted Answer

A no-bill decision is made by a grand jury when they do not find enough evidence to indict the accused person. Nolo contendere means "no contest" and is a plea entered by a defendant in a criminal case where they do not admit guilt but also do not contest the charges. No-way and true-bill are not related to this concept.

Question 4

The perceived advantage of the indeterminate sentence is uniformity. Similar cases are treated in the same manner.

Accepted Answer

The perceived advantage of the indeterminate sentence is flexibility, not uniformity. It allows for sentences to be tailored to the individual, considering their potential for rehabilitation, rather than imposing a fixed sentence that applies uniformly to all offenders of a similar crime.

Question 5

The pre-trial release decision is one of the most important crossroads of the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

The pre-trial release decision is indeed a critical juncture in the criminal justice system as it determines whether an accused person will be released from custody or held until trial. This decision can affect the individual's ability to mount a proper defense, as well as impact public safety and the integrity of the justice system.

Question 6

The defendant is always required to testify in the trial.

Accepted Answer

The defendant has a right to remain silent and cannot be compelled to testify in their own trial according to the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Question 7

The most common method for securing bail is a surety bond.

Accepted Answer

A surety bond is the most common method for securing bail, where a bail bondsman or bond company posts bail on behalf of the defendant in exchange for a fee, typically 10% of the total bail amount. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bond can be forfeited and the bondsman or company may pursue the defendant and their co-signer for any unpaid fees or expenses.

Deck 8: The Disposition: Plea, Bargaining, Trial, and Sentencing