R180 8.5 Cycle of Criminal Case

What is the first step in almost every criminal case?

• A request made to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

• Arrest

• The final decision made by a judge or jury regarding the punishment of a defendant.

• Sentencing

• The formal examination of evidence in court to determine guilt or innocence.

• Appeal

• The act of taking someone into custody by legal authority.

• Trial

Who is the person charged with a crime in a criminal case?

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Defendant

• Jury

The defense attorney plays the role of (a)   in a criminal case.

• Decides the verdict
• Represents the plaintiff
• Represents the defendant
• Presides over the trial

In a criminal case, the plaintiff is (a)   ?

• The government
• The defendant
• The jury
• The judge

What is the role of the prosecuting attorney?

• Represents the plaintiff

• Presides over the trial

• Represents the defendant

• Decides the verdict

Who decides which laws apply to a case and settles disputes?

• Determines the facts of the case

• Judge

• Decides on the applicable laws and resolves disputes

• Defense Attorney

• Represents the state

• Prosecuting Attorney

• Represents the accused

• Jury

What is a bench trial?

• A trial without a judge

• A trial with a jury

• A trial without a jury

• A trial with multiple judges

How many citizens are typically in a jury?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12