Street Law Chapters 13-14

What is the main purpose of criminal law?

• Maintain social order, protect the public, and deter criminal behavior.

• Promote vigilante justice

• Encourage criminal behavior and chaos

• Protect the rights of criminals

Explain the concept of 'beyond a reasonable doubt' in the context of criminal law.

• A standard of proof that is only used in civil cases

• A standard of proof that is rarely used in criminal trials

• The highest standard of proof required to convict a person of a crime.

• A standard of proof that is lower than 'preponderance of the evidence'

What are the different types of court procedures followed in criminal cases?

• The different types of court procedures followed in criminal cases include shopping, sleeping, and eating.

• The different types of court procedures followed in criminal cases include dancing, cooking, and gardening.

• The different types of court procedures followed in criminal cases include arraignment, pretrial motions, trial, and sentencing.

• The different types of court procedures followed in criminal cases include swimming, painting, and singing.

Describe the process of arraignment in court procedures.

• Arraignment is the formal sentencing of the defendant

• Arraignment is the process of dismissing the charges against the defendant

• Arraignment is the formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant to inform them of the charges against them and to allow them to enter a plea.

• Arraignment is the process of selecting the jury for the trial

What is the role of a grand jury in court procedures?

• To oversee the sentencing of the defendant

• To determine whether there is enough evidence to bring a case to trial

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant

• To provide legal advice to the defendant

Explain the concept of plea bargaining in the context of criminal law.

• Plea bargaining is when the defendant refuses to plead guilty and demands a trial instead.

• Plea bargaining is a negotiation between the defendant and the prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or a more lenient sentence.

• Plea bargaining is when the prosecutor agrees to drop all charges against the defendant.

• Plea bargaining is when the judge decides the sentence without input from the defendant or prosecutor.

What are the rights of the accused during court procedures?

• The accused has the right to remain silent only if the judge allows it

• The accused has no right to legal representation

• The accused has the right to legal representation, the right to remain silent, the right to a fair and public trial, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to appeal a conviction.

• The accused has the right to a private trial

Discuss the concept of double jeopardy in criminal law.

• Applies only to minor offenses, not serious crimes

• Only applies to civil cases, not criminal cases

• Allows a person to be tried multiple times for the same crime

• Prevents a person from being tried again for the same crime after being acquitted or convicted.

What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial in court procedures?

• In a bench trial, the judge alone decides the case.

• In a bench trial, the jury decides the case.

• In a bench trial, the defendant is not present in court.

• In a bench trial, the prosecutor acts as the judge.

Explain the concept of 'due process' in the context of criminal law.

• Unfair treatment and illegal proceedings in criminal cases

• Biased treatment and lack of legal proceedings in criminal cases

• Fair treatment and legal proceedings that individuals are entitled to in criminal cases.

• Skipping legal procedures in criminal cases