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At the ________, the judge informs the defendant of the charges against him or her and appoints counsel if one has not yet been retained.

A) trial
B) arraignment
C) indictment
D) information

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The grand jury has the power to act as an independent investigative body.

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B) False

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In what 1976 case did the court rule unconstitutional a trial judge's order prohibiting the press from reporting the confessions implicating the defendant in the crime

A nolo contendere (no contest) plea is essentially the same as a guilty plea.

Discuss how current procedures of jury selection impact a fair trial. Can these methods be improved

Some scholars contend that bail is problematic because it:

To avoid stigma and labeling, ___________________ programs suspend criminal proceedings so that the accused can participate in treatment under court supervision.

Surety bail is where the defendant:

Which of the following statements is false regarding bail issues

A defendant's due process rights are not violated when a prosecutor threatens to reindict the accused on more serious charges if the defendant does not plead guilty to a lesser offense.

Sara, an 18-year old college student uses cocaine occasionally and was just arrested for buying $200 worth. After spending the night in jail, she is ready to put this whole episode behind her. When she appears before the judge, she has a public defender representing her and the attorney has assured Sara that this is no big deal as it was her first offense. -Sara's college was paid for by loans and scholarships. She doesn't have any money for bail; the money she used to buy the cocaine was what was left in her checking account. She doesn't talk to her parents too often, and she wouldn't ask them for money anyway. What is the likely outcome of Sara's case at this point

Most defendants appearing before the courts plead ______ prior to the trial stage.

Any promise made by a prosecutor during a plea negotiation must be kept after the defendant admits guilt in open court.

Summarize the trial process.

More than half of all violent criminals are released on bail before trial.

Voir dire is when potential jurors are questioned by the prosecution and defense to determine if they can sit on the jury.

Most formal trials are heard by a jury although some defendants can request a bench trial.

A __________ is the dismissal of a prospective juror for unexplained, discretionary reasons.

The ___________ is essential to a fair criminal trial because it restricts and controls the admissibility of hearsay evidence.

A(n) ____________________ is a charging document drawn up by a prosecutor and submitted to a grand jury.