Question 1

Identify which of the following is NOT a primary explanation on whether a prosecutor will pursue a case.

Accepted Answer

The primary factors influencing a prosecutor's decision to pursue a case typically include the credibility of the victim, the seriousness of the crime, and the strength of the case. The offender's background, while it may be considered, is not a primary explanation for pursuing a case, as decisions are more directly based on the specifics of the incident and evidence available.

Question 2

This informal and interdependent organization of lawyers and judges works together to evaluate and dispose of cases.

Accepted Answer

A working group refers to an informal and interdependent organization of professionals, such as lawyers and judges, who collaborate to evaluate and handle cases efficiently. This term best describes the concept mentioned in the question.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true about prosecutors?

Accepted Answer

Prosecutors generally have jurisdiction over offenses committed within a specific geographic area, such as a county or district, not the entire state. State-level offenses are typically handled by state prosecutors or attorneys general, but the primary jurisdiction of most prosecutors is more localized.

Question 4

During this stage of the Adversarial process the prosecutor decides whether to pursue the case.

Accepted Answer

The charging decision is the stage in the adversarial process where the prosecutor evaluates the evidence and decides whether to file charges and pursue the case.

Question 5

Which of the following refers to the defendant pleading guilty to a less serious charge for a lesser prison sentence?

Accepted Answer

Charge bargaining involves a defendant pleading guilty to a less serious charge than the original charge to receive a lesser sentence.

Question 6

Identify which of the following has mandatory prosecution.

Accepted Answer

In Germany, the principle of mandatory prosecution (Legalitätsprinzip) requires prosecutors to prosecute all crimes, provided there is sufficient evidence. This is in contrast to systems that allow for prosecutorial discretion.

Question 7

Jimmy is accused of robbing a victim. The prosecution is offering Jimmy probation instead of prison time if he agrees to plead guilty. The prosecution wants Jimmy to engage in ______.

Accepted Answer

Sentence bargaining involves the defendant agreeing to plead guilty in exchange for a lighter or alternative sentence, which in this case is probation instead of prison time.

Question 8

This model is based on the premise that the repression of crime is one of the most important functions of government.

Accepted Answer

The crime control model emphasizes the control of dangerous offenders and the protection of society through harsh punishments as a deterrent to crime. It operates on the principle that the repression of criminal conduct is a crucial function of the government, prioritizing efficiency and speed in the processing of criminal cases.

Question 9

Identify which of the following is the least studied institution in the criminal justice system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify which of the following is the...

Question 10

Individuals may NOT be represented by a lawyer in ______.

Accepted Answer

Individuals may not be represented by a lawyer in front of a Grand Jury because the proceedings are ex parte, meaning only the prosecutor is allowed to present the case, and the accused or witnesses do not have the right to have their attorneys present during their testimony.

Question 11

Jimmy is accused of kidnapping, beating, and robbing a victim. The prosecution is offering to charge Jimmy just with robbery, and to drop the other charges. The prosecution wants Jimmy to engage in ______.

Accepted Answer

Count bargaining involves the prosecution agreeing to drop one or more charges in exchange for a guilty plea to a lesser charge.

Question 12

Which of the following features of the grand jury refers to the fact that prosecutors who do not secure an indictment can get another jury to hear case?

Accepted Answer

Double jeopardy refers to the legal principle that prohibits someone from being tried twice for the same offense. However, in the context of grand juries, it does not apply, allowing prosecutors to present the case to another grand jury if the first does not indict.

Question 13

Which of the following refers to a defendant who pleads guilty to some of the charges and others are in return dropped?

Accepted Answer

Count bargaining refers to a situation where a defendant pleads guilty to some of the charges, and in return, other charges are dropped.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about assistant prosecutors?

Accepted Answer

Assistant prosecutors generally earn less than their counterparts in private practice, reflecting the public service nature of their roles.

Question 15

Identify which of the following refers to the defendant pleading guilty in return for a lenient sentence.

Accepted Answer

Sentence bargaining specifically refers to the defendant pleading guilty in exchange for a lighter or more lenient sentence.

Question 16

During this stage of the Adversarial process the suspect is formally given a notice of plea and enters a plea.

Accepted Answer

Arraignment is the stage in the adversarial process where the suspect is formally read the charges against them and enters a plea (such as guilty, not guilty, or no contest).

Question 17

Jimmy is accused of kidnapping and robbing a victim. The prosecution is offering to charge Jimmy just with robbery, a charge that carries a lesser prison sentence, if he pleads guilty. The prosecution wants Jimmy to engage in ______.

Accepted Answer

Charge bargaining involves negotiating the charges that will be filed in exchange for a guilty plea, often resulting in a lesser charge for the defendant.

Question 18

In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court held that even when a lawyer commits a serious error at trial the verdict will not be reversed unless "there is reasonable probability that but for the counsel's unprofessional errors, the results of the proceeding would have been different."

Accepted Answer

The correct case is Strickland v. Washington, which established the two-pronged test for determining when a criminal defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel is violated by ineffective assistance of counsel. The test requires showing that the counsel's performance was deficient and that the deficient performance prejudiced the defense.

Question 19

In which of the following cases was there serious concern over the abuse of prosecutorial discretion?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which of the following cases was...

Question 20

When judges appoint private lawyers to represent indigent defendants it is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

Assigned counsel refers to private lawyers appointed by judges to represent indigent defendants, typically when a public defender is not available.

Quiz 7: Criminal Courts