27 Oct When a defendant allocutes, what kind of plea has the defendant entered

When a defendant allocutes, what kind of plea has the defendant entered?

Group of answer choices

 

Standing mute

 

Guilty

 

Alford plea

 

Nolo contendre

 

Flag question: Question 2

Question 2 2 pts

When the defense provides the prosecution with evidence they intend to present at trial in support of an alibi, they are complying with ____________.

Group of answer choices

 

quid pro quo

 

the principles of the courtroom workgroup

 

mandatory disclosure

 

reciprocal discovery

 

Flag question: Question 3

Question 3 2 pts

Which of the following is NOT a pretrial motion:

Group of answer choices

 

motion to suppress

 

motion to change venue

 

motion to show cause

 

motion to dismiss

 

Flag question: Question 4

Question 4 2 pts

A wife cannot be forced to testify against her husband in his trial about things he told her in confidence. However, there are exceptions. Which of the following is NOT one of those exceptions?

Group of answer choices

 

when he is accused of child abuse

 

when he is accused of spousal abuse

 

when there was a third party present for the conversation

 

when he has written it in a letter to his wife

 

Flag question: Question 5

Question 5 2 pts

_____________ is an out of court statement that is offered into evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted of which the witness has no direct knowledge.

Group of answer choices

 

Perjury

 

A confession

 

A dying declaration

 

Hearsay

 

Flag question: Question 6

Question 6 2 pts

Prior to deliberation, the jury is provided instructions and guidance on the meaning of defenses and the elements of a crime. Who is responsible for informing the jury about the law and how to apply it?

Group of answer choices

 

the foreperson

 

prosecutor

 

No one

 

judge

 

Flag question: Question 7

Question 7 2 pts

At what point is the accused referred to as a defendant (rather than a suspect)?

Group of answer choices

 

When they are booked at the police department

 

When they are first arraigned

 

When the information is filed

 

When they are arrested

 

Flag question: Question 8

Question 8 2 pts

When a grand jury determines that there is not enough evidence to support probable cause and refuses to return an indictment, this finding is called what?

Group of answer choices

 

no bill

 

not guilty

 

nolle prosequi

 

no contest

 

Flag question: Question 9

Question 9 2 pts

What is the purpose of bail?

Group of answer choices

 

To punish the defendant for the alleged offense

 

To prepay the defendant’s fines and fees

 

To ensure that the defendant doesn’t have enough money to flee

 

To ensure the defendant will return for trial

 

Flag question: Question 10

Question 10 2 pts

The prosecutor plans to enter the defendant’s shoes into evidence as an exhibit. They match the footprints from the scene of the crime and contain traces of the dirt and blood found at the crime scene. The witness explains that the defendant appeared to be wearing those shoes on the day of the offense. Which of the following types of evidence are the shoes?

Group of answer choices

 

Hearsay evidence

 

Testimonial evidence

 

Real evidence

 

Prejudicial evidence