R180 8.5 Cycle of Criminal Case

What is the first step in almost every criminal case?

• Sentencing

• Arrest

• Appeal

• Trial

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

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

• Plaintiff

• Judge

• Defendant

• Jury

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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

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

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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?

• Jury

• Defense Attorney

• Judge

• Prosecuting Attorney

• Determines the facts of the case

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

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

How many citizens are typically in a jury?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12