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VA LETC WEEK: 2 constitutional law. EXAM
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Terms in this set (109)
Safeguard against unreasonable arrest &
Probable Cause Hearing
detention,Judicial determination of probable cause
(Gerstein)
for arrest. May Be conducted in Defendant's absence
6th Amendment's provision that a Defendant has "The
arraignment Right to be informed of the nature & cause of the
accusation" in all criminal proceedings.
Preponderance of 51%-49% (Burden of proof) Civil
evidence
9 justices, appointed for life
US supreme court
interpert laws
Judges in panels of 3
US circuit court of appeals 11 federal appeallate circuits DC circuit court of
appeals, federal court of appeals
Trial level federal court
trail court that deals with original cases
US district court
94 courts
violation of criminal or civil law
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judges appointed 8 years by district court judge
US magistrate court
conduct bail hearings and sentence petty offenses
cases involving acts or omissions against the people
Criminal cases of the US, forbidden by federal law, and punishable
upon conviction as the federal law may prescribe
"infamous crimes" (felonies)
12 or more jurors
Probable cause = TRUE BILL; no probable cause= NO
Grand Jury Proceedings
TRUE BILL
right to jury for all felony crimes
Jury finder of fact
formal charge by GRAND JURY to determine
probable cause
Indictment Must take place under 6th amendment, speedy trail
act, 18 USC 3161, must take place within 30 days of
arrest
formal charge by US ATTORNEY determines probable
Information
cause
fact finding body at trial
may find defendant guilty of a "lesser included
Petit jury
offense" but never more serious than one charged.
Decision to convict must be unanimous
Flight risk or danger to society
entitled to ROR
Bail determination
Release under certain conditions
May deny release
Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Discovery govern what the defense and prosecution in a criminal
case may see each other's cases before trial.
Material Evidence that is favorable; to the Defendant;
"Brady" Material (Brady V
material to guilt or punishment. Prosecution must
Maryland)
disclose Brady Material.
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VA LETC WEEK: 2 constitutional law. EXAM
(updated 2025) Questions & Answers | Latest
Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026 VA LETC
Week 2
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Terms in this set (109)
Safeguard against unreasonable arrest &
Probable Cause Hearing
detention,Judicial determination of probable cause
(Gerstein)
for arrest. May Be conducted in Defendant's absence
6th Amendment's provision that a Defendant has "The
arraignment Right to be informed of the nature & cause of the
accusation" in all criminal proceedings.
Preponderance of 51%-49% (Burden of proof) Civil
evidence
9 justices, appointed for life
US supreme court
interpert laws
Judges in panels of 3
US circuit court of appeals 11 federal appeallate circuits DC circuit court of
appeals, federal court of appeals
Trial level federal court
trail court that deals with original cases
US district court
94 courts
violation of criminal or civil law
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judges appointed 8 years by district court judge
US magistrate court
conduct bail hearings and sentence petty offenses
cases involving acts or omissions against the people
Criminal cases of the US, forbidden by federal law, and punishable
upon conviction as the federal law may prescribe
"infamous crimes" (felonies)
12 or more jurors
Probable cause = TRUE BILL; no probable cause= NO
Grand Jury Proceedings
TRUE BILL
right to jury for all felony crimes
Jury finder of fact
formal charge by GRAND JURY to determine
probable cause
Indictment Must take place under 6th amendment, speedy trail
act, 18 USC 3161, must take place within 30 days of
arrest
formal charge by US ATTORNEY determines probable
Information
cause
fact finding body at trial
may find defendant guilty of a "lesser included
Petit jury
offense" but never more serious than one charged.
Decision to convict must be unanimous
Flight risk or danger to society
entitled to ROR
Bail determination
Release under certain conditions
May deny release
Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Discovery govern what the defense and prosecution in a criminal
case may see each other's cases before trial.
Material Evidence that is favorable; to the Defendant;
"Brady" Material (Brady V
material to guilt or punishment. Prosecution must
Maryland)
disclose Brady Material.
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