Question 1

During the arraignment, a defendant is brought before a judge, informed of the charges against him/her, and required to enter a plea. What are the possible pleas one can enter and what are the ramifications of each?

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Question 2

Explain the history of the 12-person jury requirement. Do you think it is important to have a minimum/maximum number of jurors? Why?

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Question 3

The text mentions four basic guidelines for jury venire: randomly select individuals, do not discriminate, obtain a fair cross-section, and exempt certain individuals. Explain why each of these steps is important. Does the final suggestion of exempting some not go against the policy of equality? Why or why not?

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Question 4

Should a lawyer feel the need to remove a prospective juror though feel a need not to disclose his/her reasoning, he/she would use a/an _____ challenge.

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Question 5

Should a judge or justice be unable to render a fair verdict/finding for whatever reason, that judge or justice should _____ him/herself from the case.

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Question 6

The right to a speedy trial is central to the American justice system yet difficult to define. Using the information from the text, attempt to define/outline the right to a speedy trial. Why is this right so important? Why might a defendant chose to waive this right?

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Question 7

There are two standards followed by courts in determining whether to bind over a defendant for trial. What are they and which is followed by a majority of states?

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Question 8

After the prosecution has questioned a witness for the prosecution, the defense may question the witness. This second questioning is referred to as _____.

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Question 9

What is the history of the double jeopardy clause and which three constitutional protections are involved? When does jeopardy attach in a jury trial, in a bench trial, and when a defendant enters a plea?

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Question 10

Explain the dual sovereignty doctrine and give an example in which it would apply.

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Question 11

What are some of the basic guidelines for the selection of the jury venire? Do you think they are important? Can you think of any additional guidelines that should be followed?

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Question 12

Due to the _____ doctrine, an individual may be prosecuted for the same offense by two states or by a state and the federal government.

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Question 13

The preliminary hearing and grand jury indictment are two of the earliest phases of a criminal trial. What occurs during these phases and how are they the same or different from one another?

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Question 14

During a probable cause hearing, it is to be determined whether there is a "_____" of the facts in question.

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Question 15

The voir dire process is yet another aspect of the criminal justice system deemed central to the concept of justice. Why, then, are peremptory challenges allowed? Explain why an attorney may or may not use a peremptory challenge. Explain the process of challenging a peremptory challenge. Why might this process be difficult in and of itself?

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Quiz 13: The Courtroom: The Pretrial and Trial Process