Question 1

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment.
-Guilty

Accepted Answer

A guilty plea is when the defendant admits to committing the crime they are charged with, which matches option C.

Question 2

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment.
-Not Guilty

Accepted Answer

A "Not Guilty" plea means the defendant denies the charges and does not admit to the crime, thus not claiming responsibility.

Question 3

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment.
-Nolo Contendere

Accepted Answer

Nolo contendere, also known as a no contest plea, means the defendant does not admit guilt but also does not dispute the charges. It is similar to a guilty plea in its effects but does not involve an admission of guilt.

Question 4

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment.
-Allocution

Accepted Answer

Allocution refers to the stage in a sentencing hearing where the defendant is given the opportunity to speak and offer a personal statement, explaining their actions and possibly expressing remorse before sentencing.

Question 5

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-Williams v. Florida

Accepted Answer

Williams v. Florida held that a defendant does not have a constitutional right to withhold his alibi until the end of the state's case, emphasizing that the Fifth Amendment does not entitle a defendant to present a defense in such a manner.

Question 6

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-United States v. Nobles

Accepted Answer

United States v. Nobles addressed the issue of a defense investigator's report not being disclosed to the prosecution. The Supreme Court held that the Sixth Amendment does not allow a defendant to present a partial truth by withholding relevant evidence that the adversarial system demands, thus supporting the decision in option C.

Question 7

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-Wardius v. Oregon

Accepted Answer

Wardius v. Oregon established that the prosecution must provide the defense with a list of witnesses who will testify in rebuttal to the defendant's alibi or defense, ensuring fairness in the discovery process.

Question 8

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-Arizona v. Youngblood

Accepted Answer

In Arizona v. Youngblood, the Supreme Court held that the failure to preserve potentially useful evidence does not constitute a violation of the due process of law unless the defendant can show bad faith on the part of the police or prosecution. This decision emphasizes the importance of intent behind the loss or destruction of evidence in evaluating due process claims.

Question 9

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-Brady v. Maryland

Accepted Answer

Brady v. Maryland established the principle that the prosecution must turn over all evidence that might exonerate the defendant to the defense, known as exculpatory evidence.

Question 10

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process.
-Kyles v. Whitley

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Question 11

What is the purpose of the initial appearance in a criminal case?

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Question 12

Explain why there are probable cause hearings and why the timing of the hearing is important.

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Question 13

Explain what the preliminary hearing is and the procedural issues associated with it.

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Question 14

What are the Fifth Amendment issues regarding defense reciprocal discovery obligations?

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Question 15

What is your opinion of preventive detention? Why do you feel this way?

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Question 16

What pretrial discovery rights does the prosecution have? In light of the government's power to charge a person with a crime, which could lead to the loss of property, liberty, or even life as a consequence, is it fair to make the defense discover anything to the prosecution?

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Quiz 10: The Pretrial Process

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment. -Guilty

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment. -Not Guilty

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment. -Nolo Contendere

Match the term with the correct definition with the corresponding defendant's actions at the arraignment. -Allocution

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -Williams v. Florida

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -United States v. Nobles

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -Wardius v. Oregon

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -Arizona v. Youngblood

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -Brady v. Maryland

Match the correct court case with the corresponding decision with regards to the discovery process. -Kyles v. Whitley