Criminal Trial Procedures

In a criminal trial, __________ must occur before ___________.

• Opening statements; presentation of evidence

• Presentation of evidence; opening statements

• Closing arguments; jury selection

• Verdict; presentation of evidence

In a criminal trial, __________ must occur before ___________.

• Opening statements; presentation of evidence

• Presentation of evidence; opening statements

• Closing arguments; jury selection

• Verdict; presentation of evidence

An eye witness or a police officer directly involved in the investigation would be considered a/an _________ witness.

• Expert

• Lay

• Forensic

• None of the above

Due to their higher burden of proof, the ________ presents their opening statements first.

• Defense

• Prosecution

Select an example of real evidence?

• Photographs

• Video Clips

• Fingerprints

• A witness that saw someone that looked like the defendant

This type of evidence relies on inferencing and assumptions.

• Real Evidence

• Direct Evidence

• Circumstantial Evidence

• None of the above

The _______________ represents the state/government and must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

• Defense

• Prosecution

Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Judge?

• Maintain Order

• Ensure Justice

• Issue Sentences

• Present Evidence

Which of the following deliberation votes would result in a hung jury? (two correct answers)

• Guilty: 12; Not Guilty: 0

• Not Guilty: 12; Guilty: 0

• Guilty: 7; Not Guilty: 5

• Not Guilty: 11; Guilty: 1

T/F: Due to the 6th Amendment, the defendant is guaranteed a fair, speedy trial with an impartial jury.

• True

• False