Question 1

This Supreme Court case explicitly stated that all plea bargains that are reached must be honored.

Accepted Answer

In Santobello v. New York, the Supreme Court held that when a plea bargain is made, it must be honored by the prosecution, ensuring the integrity of the plea bargaining process.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions?

Accepted Answer

Race of the offender is not one of the three main legal variables that influence plea bargaining decisions. The three main legal variables are strength of the evidence, prior record of the offender, and severity of the offense.

Question 3

If a grand jury finds that there is enough evidence to proceed to trial they issue a(n):

Accepted Answer

An indictment is a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury when they find sufficient evidence to proceed to trial.

Question 4

The right to a grand jury is afforded to individuals under what amendment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The right to a grand jury is...

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT occur at the initial appearance?

Accepted Answer

The suspect is not formally notified of the charges against him or her at the initial appearance.

Question 6

What Supreme Court case ruled that probable cause is necessary for arrest?

Accepted Answer

Beck v. Ohio ruled that probable cause is necessary for an arrest, establishing the standard for lawful arrests under the Fourth Amendment.

Question 7

The_________________ plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

Accepted Answer

The Alford plea is when an individual pleads guilty but maintains his or her innocence.

Question 8

________________ bargaining refers to unusual concessions defendants make during the plea bargaining process.

Accepted Answer

Ad hoc bargaining refers to unusual or non-standard concessions that defendants agree to during the plea bargaining process, which are not typically part of standard charge or sentencing negotiations.

Question 9

Photographing the arrestee is one of the processes that occurs at

Accepted Answer

Photographing the arrestee is part of the booking process, which occurs after an arrest and involves recording the individual's personal information, taking fingerprints, and photographing them.

Question 10

The main argument for plea bargaining is that it

Accepted Answer

The answer of The main argument for plea bargaining is...

Quiz 18: Case Processing and Plea Bargaining: Brian Iannacchione