Question 1

The amount of money or conditions set by the court to assure that an individual accused of a crime will appear for further criminal proceedings is called:

Accepted Answer

Bail is the amount of money or conditions set by the court to ensure that an accused individual will appear for future criminal proceedings.

Question 2

Excessive bail is prohibited by:

Accepted Answer

Excessive bail is prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Question 3

What is a written order that is based on probable cause, issued by a judge or magistrate, and commands that police officers or investigators search a specific person, place, or property to obtain evidence of a crime?

Accepted Answer

A search warrant is a written order issued by a judge or magistrate based on probable cause, directing law enforcement to search a specific person, place, or property for evidence of a crime.

Question 4

The taking into custody of a person suspected of criminal activity for the purpose of formally charging that person with the crime is called:

Accepted Answer

An arrest is the taking into custody of a person suspected of criminal activity for the purpose of formally charging that person with the crime.

Question 5

What is a written order that is based on probable cause, issued by a judge or magistrate, and commands that the person named on it be arrested by the police?

Accepted Answer

An arrest warrant is a written order that is based on probable cause, issued by a judge or magistrate, and commands that the person named on it be arrested by the police.

Question 6

Officer Jonah sees Talia selling illegal drugs on her front porch.Officer Jonah:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Officer Jonah sees Talia selling illegal drugs...

Question 7

A charge or written accusation, issued by a grand jury, that probable cause exists to believe that a named person has committed a crime is called:

Accepted Answer

An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury, indicating that there is enough evidence to charge the individual with the crime.

Question 8

Which of the following pieces of information is recorded when a suspect is booked in a holding facility?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct. When a suspect is booked in a holding facility, their name, the offense for which they are being held, and the time of arrival are all recorded. This information is important for record-keeping and for tracking the movement and location of suspects in the criminal justice system.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a Miranda right?

Accepted Answer

Miranda rights specifically refer to the rights read to an arrestee, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. The exclusion of evidence obtained in violation of constitutional rights is related to the exclusionary rule, not Miranda rights.

Question 10

The process of entering a suspect's name, offense, and arrival time into the police log or blotter following the suspect's arrest is called:

Accepted Answer

The booking is the process of entering a suspect's name, offense, and arrival time into the police log or blotter following the suspect's arrest.

Question 11

A court proceeding in which the suspect is formally charged with the criminal offense stated in the indictment or information is called:

Accepted Answer

An arraignment is the court proceeding where the suspect is formally charged with the criminal offense and asked to enter a plea.

Question 12

Approximately of the cases that prosecutors bring to grand juries result in an indictment.

Accepted Answer

Grand juries typically indict in the vast majority of cases, with about ninety-seven percent of cases resulting in an indictment.

Question 13

Which of the following occurs during the initial appearance before a judge?

Accepted Answer

During the initial appearance, the judge informs the defendant of the charges made in the complaint, advises the defendant of the right to counsel, and advises the defendant of the right to remain silent. Therefore, all of these choices are correct.

Question 14

The requirement of probable cause comes from which of the following constitutional amendments?

Accepted Answer

The requirement of probable cause comes from the Fourth Amendment, which states that "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."

Question 15

The initial hearing in which a magistrate decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime for which the defendant is charged is called:

Accepted Answer

The preliminary hearing is the stage in the criminal justice process where a magistrate determines if there is enough evidence or probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime they are charged with.

Question 16

A group of citizens called to decide whether probable cause exists to believe that a suspect committed a crime with which the suspect has been charged is called:

Accepted Answer

A grand jury is a group of citizens convened to determine whether there is enough evidence to indict a suspect and proceed to trial, which involves deciding if probable cause exists.

Question 17

Once a search warrant is obtained:

Accepted Answer

A search warrant limits the scope of the search to what is specifically described in the warrant, and it does not require a judge to be present during the search.

Question 18

Which of the following features is unique to criminal trials and different from those of civil trials?

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are unique to criminal trials compared to civil trials. Criminal trials require a unanimous jury verdict in most cases, presume the defendant's innocence, demand a higher standard of proof ("beyond a reasonable doubt"), and guarantee the right to a speedy and public trial, distinguishing them from civil trials.

Question 19

What is a formal accusation or complaint that is usually issued by a prosecuting attorney against a criminal suspect and that initiates the criminal litigation process?

Accepted Answer

An information is a formal accusation issued by a prosecuting attorney that initiates the criminal litigation process, typically used in jurisdictions that do not require a grand jury indictment.

Question 20

exists if there is a substantial likelihood that (1) a crime was committed and (2) the individual committed the crime.

Accepted Answer

Probable cause exists when there is a substantial likelihood that a crime was committed and the individual committed the crime.

Quiz 12: Criminal Law and Procedures