Criminal proceedings Quiz

What is the formal reading of the charges in the District or Supreme Court called?

• Committal hearing

• Arraignment

• Verdict

• Indictment

What is the term for the record of judgment that a person is guilty of a crime as charged?

• Verdict

• Conviction

• Plea

• Indictment

What is the procedural defense that prevents a defendant from being tried again on the same charges after acquittal?

• Double jeopardy

• Hand-up committal

• Remand

• Adjournment

Who is the senior judicial officer presiding in the District Court or higher courts?

• Magistrate

• Barrister

• Judge

• Solicitor

What is the term for evidence that is introduced and allowed during trial?

• Inadmissible

• Admissible

• Indictment

• Plea

What is the concept that the accused is innocent until proven guilty?

• Presumption of innocence

• Double jeopardy

• Conviction

• Verdict

Who argues cases in court proceedings?

• Solicitor

• Barrister

• Prosecutor

• Magistrate

What is the term for the postponement of legal proceedings to a later date?

• Remand

• Adjournment

• Bail

• Verdict

What is the procedure of keeping an accused person in legal custody while waiting to appear at a committal hearing or trial?

• Bail

• Remand

• Arraignment

• Indictment

Who is a person who has suffered a loss due to the actions or omissions of another?

• Accused

• Suspect

• Victim

• Offender