AAERT Exam Questions & Answers (100% VERIFIED)
Question 1:
1. John is arrested and taken into custody
The county's grand jury looks at the evidence and determines if there's enough evidence to warrant a trial
and return a "bill of indictment"
Each charge is recited in a "count"
John is "arraigned" to enter his plea with the court (guilty or not guilty)
Answer:
Proceedings in a criminal case
Question 2:
Jury Selection
Answer:
Random people are ordered to "voire dire" examination which determined their suitability for the case.
Opposing side my challenge their abilities to serve on a trial. (Preemptory/for-cause)
Question 3:
Inferences are
Answer:
Complaints Jurors make about a defendant not taking the stand at trial and speak to them
Question 4:
Who explains the Jury's responsibilities?
Answer:
The judge tells them about the burden of proof, facts beyond a reasonable doubt, and weight of evidence
when deciding a case
Question 5:
mitigating circumstances
Answer:
Any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a lighter sentence.
(lowered departure)
Question 6:
aggrivating circumstances
Answer:
factors that tend to make the crime worse, such as a gruesome murder or previous convictions
(upward departure)
,Question 7:
action
Answer:
A lawsuit brought to court
Question 8:
Adverse witness
Answer:
A person who is contrary or hostile giving testimony under oath in a court
Question 9:
Affadavit
Answer:
*Sworn statement of facts in an incident made under oath
*Signed document (K.B)
Question 10:
answer
Answer:
response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Question 11:
Arraignment
Answer:
A hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty
Question 12:
Bail - Own Recognizance
Answer:
Money deposited to the court as collateral to get someone to appear back in court
Question 13:
Bench conference
Answer:
A discussion between the judge and attorneys, usually conducted at the judge's bench so the jury cannot
hear what is said. (MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON THE RECORD)
Question 14:
beyond a reasonble doubt
Answer:
standard conviction for a criminal trial
, Question 15:
preponderance of the evidence
Answer:
The standard of proof in a civil case
Question 16:
briefs
Answer:
written documents in which attorneys explain, using case precedents, why the court should find in favor
of their client
Question 17:
burden of proof
Answer:
the obligation to present evidence to support one's claim
Question 18:
case in chief
Answer:
the case presented by each party in a trial
Question 19:
writ of certiorari (banana peel)
Answer:
Order by the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up the records of a case for review, IF a
hearing is granted.
Question 20:
challenge
Answer:
*Objection to having someone serve as a juror
*(Preemptory/For-Cause)
Question 21:
Chattel
Answer:
personal property
Question 1:
1. John is arrested and taken into custody
The county's grand jury looks at the evidence and determines if there's enough evidence to warrant a trial
and return a "bill of indictment"
Each charge is recited in a "count"
John is "arraigned" to enter his plea with the court (guilty or not guilty)
Answer:
Proceedings in a criminal case
Question 2:
Jury Selection
Answer:
Random people are ordered to "voire dire" examination which determined their suitability for the case.
Opposing side my challenge their abilities to serve on a trial. (Preemptory/for-cause)
Question 3:
Inferences are
Answer:
Complaints Jurors make about a defendant not taking the stand at trial and speak to them
Question 4:
Who explains the Jury's responsibilities?
Answer:
The judge tells them about the burden of proof, facts beyond a reasonable doubt, and weight of evidence
when deciding a case
Question 5:
mitigating circumstances
Answer:
Any circumstances accompanying the commission of a crime that may justify a lighter sentence.
(lowered departure)
Question 6:
aggrivating circumstances
Answer:
factors that tend to make the crime worse, such as a gruesome murder or previous convictions
(upward departure)
,Question 7:
action
Answer:
A lawsuit brought to court
Question 8:
Adverse witness
Answer:
A person who is contrary or hostile giving testimony under oath in a court
Question 9:
Affadavit
Answer:
*Sworn statement of facts in an incident made under oath
*Signed document (K.B)
Question 10:
answer
Answer:
response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Question 11:
Arraignment
Answer:
A hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty
Question 12:
Bail - Own Recognizance
Answer:
Money deposited to the court as collateral to get someone to appear back in court
Question 13:
Bench conference
Answer:
A discussion between the judge and attorneys, usually conducted at the judge's bench so the jury cannot
hear what is said. (MAY OR MAY NOT BE ON THE RECORD)
Question 14:
beyond a reasonble doubt
Answer:
standard conviction for a criminal trial
, Question 15:
preponderance of the evidence
Answer:
The standard of proof in a civil case
Question 16:
briefs
Answer:
written documents in which attorneys explain, using case precedents, why the court should find in favor
of their client
Question 17:
burden of proof
Answer:
the obligation to present evidence to support one's claim
Question 18:
case in chief
Answer:
the case presented by each party in a trial
Question 19:
writ of certiorari (banana peel)
Answer:
Order by the Supreme Court directing a lower court to send up the records of a case for review, IF a
hearing is granted.
Question 20:
challenge
Answer:
*Objection to having someone serve as a juror
*(Preemptory/For-Cause)
Question 21:
Chattel
Answer:
personal property
