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14 Cards in this Set
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The U.S. Supreme Court is the only court established by constitutional mandate |
True |
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In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Court took the first major step on the issue of right to counsel. |
True |
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The Sixth Amendment assures the right to counsel. |
True |
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Technology in the courtroom is a controversial issue because much of the information used infringes on the rights of the accused. |
False |
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Plea bargaining is rare. |
False |
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There are specialized courts for gangs, domestic violence, guns, sex offenders and the homeless. |
True |
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Courts of general jurisdiction are known as what? |
Felony courts |
A. Appellate courts B. Municipal courts C. District Court D. Felony courts |
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Which of the following is false regarding appellate courts? (See hints) |
Appellate courts try cases |
A. Appellate courts try cases B. Appellate courts review the procedures of the case to determine whether an error was made by judicial authorities C. The appellate courts can order a new trial D. The appellate courts can allow the defendant to go free |
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All evidence points to the conclusion that prosecutorial discretion is used to |
Screen out the weakest cases |
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Which of the following is the most common reason for prosecutors to reject cases |
Evidence problems |
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Which of the following reasons may cause a case to be dismissed |
Inefficient evidence Interests of justice Due process problems All of the above |
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What is the duty of a defense lawyer to his client and the legal system? |
To fully and competently defend his client |
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The ________ are the trial courts of the federal system |
US District Courts |
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Providing for more judges, diversion programs, and bail reforms are solutions for the problem of |
Court congestion |
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