True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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A subpoena is the document
issued by the grand jury once that body has determined that there is sufficient probable cause to
continue the case against the defendant.
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2.
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An accusation is normally
drafted by a prosecutor and does not require a grand jury’s approval. It is usually
reserved for misdemeanors.
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An initial appearance is the
name for the court hearing that normally follows closely after the suspect’s
arrest.
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If the defendant fails to
appear for his or her scheduled court date, the judge must hold a “show-cause” hearing
before the judge can revoke the defendant’s bail bond.
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A preliminary hearing’s
primary purpose is to establish that there is sufficient probable cause to believe that the defendant
committed the crime with which he or she has been charged.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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6.
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The facts suggest the defendant’s guilt rather than
innocence is called:
a. | indictment | b. | probable
cause | c. | reasonable doubt | d. | none of the above |
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7.
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Which of the following generally occurs at an initial
appearance?
a. | Bail bond is set | b. | Defendant is informed of his or her right to counsel | c. | a trial date is set | d. | both a and
b |
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8.
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At a preliminary hearing in a criminal matter, what is the
burden of proof that the prosecutor must establish?
a. | beyond a reasonable doubt | b. | beyond any doubt | c. | by a preponderance of the
evidence | d. | none of the above |
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9.
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Which of the following is a position in a prosecutor’s
office?
a. | investigators | b. | paralegals | c. | secretaries | d. | all of the above are
positions in a prosecutor’s office |
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10.
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Which of the following is not a function of the grand
jury?
a. | charge | b. | investigate | c. | supervise | d. | all of the above are
functions of the grand jury |
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