grand jury
These hearings are secret, and the accused person usually cannot attend or speak.
grand jury hearings
What is the name of the legal document a prosecutor files to officially charge an accused person?
It is called an information or complaint.
T or F.....the purpose of arraignment is to tell the defendant the charges and allow them to enter plea
True
Plea Bargaining is a process of negotiation that usually involves the
defendant, the prosecutor, and defense counsel.
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This person cannot question witnesses during a grand jury hearing
the defense
What is the primary purpose of holding a preliminary hearing?
To decide if there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.
what does no contest plea mean?
means the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment as if they were
plea bargaining gives prosecutors the advantage of quick conviction without needing to commit _____
the time and resources necessary for trial.
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Grand Juries can demand these and force witnesses to testify
documents
what can a defendant specifically question during this hearing?
Whether their arrest or detention is legally justified.
Is it true that a no contest plea can be later used in a civil case
False, no contest plea cannot be used later in a civil case
Can a defendant plead guilty even if they didn't commit the crime
No, a defendant can only plead guilty if they actually committed the crime
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After reviewing evidence, this group votes on whether charges should move forward
grand jury
Who is responsible for filing the official charging document?
The prosecutor.
some defendants choose to ____ meaning they refuse to enter a plea
" stand mute"
as a plea agreement do you automatically not get a harsher punishment?
no, the final decision is up to the judge.
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In 2014, a grand jury’s decision not to charge a police officer led to these across the U.S..
protests
True or False: The preliminary hearing is the final trial where a person is found guilty or innocent.
False. It is held to determine if the case should proceed to a trial based on available evidence.
What are the two purposes of arraignment?
tell the defendant the charges and allow them to enter plea
as part of plea agreement, the government may agree
not to recommend a harsher sentence
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