The Impact of Pre-Trial Negotiations on Criminal Defense Cases

What percentage of criminal cases never see the inside of a courtroom or go to trial?

• 100%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

Match the following roles with their decision-making authority in Nevada:

• Presides over the trial

• The defense lawyer

• Delivers the verdict

• The jury

• Decides whether to proceed to trial

• The prosecutor and the defendant

• Negotiates plea deals

• The judge

A plea bargain is (a)  

• A negotiation to reduce charges
• A type of evidence
• A trial by jury
• A legal document

A criminal defense lawyer can negotiate (a)   during pre-trial negotiations.

• Higher charges
• A longer sentence
• More evidence
• Lower charges

What is the role of the prosecutor in pre-trial negotiations?

• To defend the accused

• To offer a plea bargain

• To judge the case

• To provide legal advice

What is 'hearsay evidence'?

• Direct evidence

• Second-hand information

• Expert testimony

• Physical evidence

What must a defendant do in a plea bargain?

• Testify in court

• Remain silent

• Plead not guilty

• Plead guilty to some charges

What is the main benefit of a plea bargain for the defendant?

• A longer trial

• A harsher sentence

• A reduced penalty

• More charges

The Nevada Revised Statute Section 174.061 is about (a)  

• Trial procedures
• Evidence handling
• Jury selection
• Plea bargaining legalities

Which of the following is NOT a type of criminal plea recognized in Nevada?

• Nolo Contendere

• Conditional plea

• Not guilty

• Guilty