LAW TEST REVIEW/POST 2025 EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ACTUAL ANSWERS
GRADED A+.
is the 2nd amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to bear arms
What is the 3rd amendment? - ANSWERS-Quartering of soldiers
What is the 4th amendment? - ANSWERS-The right of the people to be
secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue,
but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things
to be seized.
What is the 5th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to remain silent.
No forced self incrimination
No double jeapardy
Due process before taking life, liberty or property
What is the 6th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to a speedy and public
trial
Right to impartial jury
Confrontation of evidence and witnesses
Right to attorney
What is the 7th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to a trial by jury in civil
cases
What is the 8th amendment? - ANSWERS-No excessive bail, fines or cruel
and unusual punishment
What is the 9th amendment? - ANSWERS-Just because some rights are
listed in the constitution, it doesn't mean you don't have other rights.
,What is the 10th amendment? - ANSWERS-Anything that the constitution
does NOT say Congress can do, is left to the states
What is the 14th amendment? - ANSWERS-Equal protection for all citizens
Reaffirms due process before taking life, liberty or property
What are the levels of court in the US? - ANSWERS-Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Courts
Colorado Supreme Court
Colorado Court of Appeals
District Court
County Court
What does the county court typically handle? - ANSWERS-Civil cases
under $15k, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, protection orders and small
claims
How many Judicial courts (district courts) are there? - ANSWERS-94
How many circuit courts (court of appeals) are there? - ANSWERS-12
According to CRS, an officer may arrest someone when: - ANSWERS-
Subject has a warrant
OR
Any crime has been committed in the officer's presence and the officer
has PC that the offense was committed by the person to be arrested
What happens at the second advisement? - ANSWERS--Advise the
accused of the crimes they are being CHARGED with
-May hear arguments for reducing bail
What is the legal standard for Denver DA's to file a crime? - ANSWERS-
Sufficient legal and admissible evidence of guilt, and identity
Needs a reasonable likelihood of conviction
What legal standard is required for a court conviction? - ANSWERS-
Beyond a reasonable doubt (note: does not need to be 100% certain)
, What are the steps in a felony court process? - ANSWERS-First
advisement
Second Advisement
Preliminary hearing
Arraignment
Motions Hearings
Jury Trial
Sentencing
What happens in the First Advisement? - ANSWERS--Advise the accused
of the crimes they are accused of and being INVESTIGATED for
-Establish Bail
-Hold investigation / charges for 72 hours
What happens at the preliminary hearing? - ANSWERS--Generally in
custody
-DA presents sufficient evidence to prove the accused committed the
crime
-Dispositional hearings for "plea bargains"
What happens at the Arraignment? - ANSWERS--Defendant is called upon
to enter a plea
-Not guilty will set a jury trial date
-Guilty means they will accept the agreed-on plea bargain
What happens at the Motions Hearing? - ANSWERS-Discovery: Accused
must be able to see what evidence is being brought against them
What is the general format for a jury trial proceeding? - ANSWERS-
Opening Statements
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Closing Argument
Jury Deliberation
What is the difference between direct and cross examination? -
ANSWERS-Direct - Lawyers question the witness
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ACTUAL ANSWERS
GRADED A+.
is the 2nd amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to bear arms
What is the 3rd amendment? - ANSWERS-Quartering of soldiers
What is the 4th amendment? - ANSWERS-The right of the people to be
secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue,
but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things
to be seized.
What is the 5th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to remain silent.
No forced self incrimination
No double jeapardy
Due process before taking life, liberty or property
What is the 6th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to a speedy and public
trial
Right to impartial jury
Confrontation of evidence and witnesses
Right to attorney
What is the 7th amendment? - ANSWERS-Right to a trial by jury in civil
cases
What is the 8th amendment? - ANSWERS-No excessive bail, fines or cruel
and unusual punishment
What is the 9th amendment? - ANSWERS-Just because some rights are
listed in the constitution, it doesn't mean you don't have other rights.
,What is the 10th amendment? - ANSWERS-Anything that the constitution
does NOT say Congress can do, is left to the states
What is the 14th amendment? - ANSWERS-Equal protection for all citizens
Reaffirms due process before taking life, liberty or property
What are the levels of court in the US? - ANSWERS-Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Courts
Colorado Supreme Court
Colorado Court of Appeals
District Court
County Court
What does the county court typically handle? - ANSWERS-Civil cases
under $15k, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, protection orders and small
claims
How many Judicial courts (district courts) are there? - ANSWERS-94
How many circuit courts (court of appeals) are there? - ANSWERS-12
According to CRS, an officer may arrest someone when: - ANSWERS-
Subject has a warrant
OR
Any crime has been committed in the officer's presence and the officer
has PC that the offense was committed by the person to be arrested
What happens at the second advisement? - ANSWERS--Advise the
accused of the crimes they are being CHARGED with
-May hear arguments for reducing bail
What is the legal standard for Denver DA's to file a crime? - ANSWERS-
Sufficient legal and admissible evidence of guilt, and identity
Needs a reasonable likelihood of conviction
What legal standard is required for a court conviction? - ANSWERS-
Beyond a reasonable doubt (note: does not need to be 100% certain)
, What are the steps in a felony court process? - ANSWERS-First
advisement
Second Advisement
Preliminary hearing
Arraignment
Motions Hearings
Jury Trial
Sentencing
What happens in the First Advisement? - ANSWERS--Advise the accused
of the crimes they are accused of and being INVESTIGATED for
-Establish Bail
-Hold investigation / charges for 72 hours
What happens at the preliminary hearing? - ANSWERS--Generally in
custody
-DA presents sufficient evidence to prove the accused committed the
crime
-Dispositional hearings for "plea bargains"
What happens at the Arraignment? - ANSWERS--Defendant is called upon
to enter a plea
-Not guilty will set a jury trial date
-Guilty means they will accept the agreed-on plea bargain
What happens at the Motions Hearing? - ANSWERS-Discovery: Accused
must be able to see what evidence is being brought against them
What is the general format for a jury trial proceeding? - ANSWERS-
Opening Statements
Direct Examination
Cross Examination
Closing Argument
Jury Deliberation
What is the difference between direct and cross examination? -
ANSWERS-Direct - Lawyers question the witness
