Procedure in Criminal Actions (USA Law)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in a criminal prosecution?
Arraignment
Indictment or Information
Arrest
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of a grand jury is to:
Determine guilt or innocence
Issue an indictment
Set bail
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formal charge against a defendant called?
Complaint
Indictment or Information
Summons
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what stage of the criminal process does the defendant enter a plea of guilty or not guilty?
Arraignment
Preliminary hearing
Trial
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?
To determine guilt or innocence
to determine if the prosecution has enough evidence to go to trial.
To negotiate a plea deal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the defense attorney in a criminal case?
To prove the defendant's guilt
To protect the defendant's rights and present a strong defense
To assist the prosecution
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It describes the standard that a party seeking to prove a fact in court must satisfy to have that fact legally established:
Preponderance of the evidence
Clear and convincing evidence
burden of proof
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