Ch. 14 Review Questions

Front 1

For what two reasons may a defendant be detained prior ro trial?

Back 1

1. There is reason to believe that he will not appear for trial.
2. He poses a threat to others.

Front 2

INDICTMENT

Back 2

A sworn written accusation of a crime made against a person by a prosecutor to a grand jury.

Front 3

INFORMATION

Back 3

A formal accusation of a crime made by a prosecuting attorney.

Front 4

What are the purposes of indictments and informations?

Back 4

They are used to formally accuse a person of committing a crime.It states the time, place, and manner in which the defendant is alleged to have committed the offense.

Front 5

BILL OF PARTICULARS

Back 5

A detailed , formal, written statement of charges or claims by a plaintiff or the prosecutor given upon defendant's formal request to the court for more detailed information about the charges against him so that he can prepare a defense.

Front 6

NOLO CONTENDERE

Back 6

Defendant neither admits nor denies the charges and has no intent of defending himself. Unlike a guilty plea, a no contest plea may not be used in later civil proceedings against the defendant.

Front 7

MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE

Back 7

Formal request made by the defendant to exclude the use of unconstitutionally seized evidence. A separate hearing is conducted prior to trial to determine whether it is granted.

Front 8

STAGES OF PRETRIAL

Back 8

1. Complaint
2. Initial appearance
3. Preliminary Hearing
4. Formal Charge
5. Arraignment
6.Trial

Front 9

BRADY DOCTRINE

Back 9

Requires prosecution to disclose to the defendant evidence that tends to prove his innocence.

Front 10

REMOVAL

Back 10

Removal of a case from state to federal court to preserve the sovereignty of the federal government by assuring a fair trial to particular criminal defendants.

Front 11

EXTRADITION

Back 11

One state gives up a person to a second state when the second requests the person for trial on criminal charge or for punishment after trial.