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MCLETC QUIZ 6 STUDY GUIDE Questions
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Confer with the Attorney
Ans: Identify the need to confer with the state's attorney (for
felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile cases) or the city
attorney (for ordinance violations) prior to testimony to note
relevant facts.
Review Pre-Trial Conference Topics
Ans: Discussions should include: Content of witness
statements, existence of physical evidence, review of possible
defenses and defense strategy, order for presenting witnesses,
and identification of potential hostile witnesses. The
conference also covers examination areas of concern or
weakness and specific judicial restrictions.
Review Case File
Ans: Review the case file and revisit the crime scene, if
applicable. This is the officer's responsibility.
Review Complaint Accuracy
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Ans: Preparation and review of the complaint is necessary to
ensure accuracy and statutory requirements are met. The
alleged offense must be explicitly stated, including all
elements, both for legal reasons and for your credibility.
Assist with Witnesses
Ans: While the State's Attorney's Office usually issues
subpoenas for officers and witnesses (other attorneys may also
issue them), the officer should verify a witness's presence if
asked by the prosecutor, introduce the witness to the
prosecutor, and explain courtroom proceedings to the witness,
if requested.
Prepare Evidence
Ans: It is the officer or department's responsibility to bring
evidence to court. Maintain the chain of custody/chain of
evidence.
Establish Foundation for Evidence
Ans: Photos must 'fairly and accurately' depict the item,
person, or thing photographed. Physical evidence must be in
the 'same or substantially the same' condition as it was when
collected.
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Verify Defendant Identification
Ans: Officers must verify the physical identification of the
defendant, including addressing potential difficulties if having
trouble remembering the issuance of a ticket.
Maintain Confidentiality
Ans: Identify the need to maintain confidentiality by not
discussing the case with the Judge, Defense attorney, Court
security/bailiff, Media, Witnesses, or Jurors.
Identify Proper Procedures in Court
Ans: Proper procedure requires maintaining a dignified and
respectful demeanor toward the court and process.
Identify Proper Techniques in Testimony
Ans: Listen to the entire question; allow a brief pause for any
objections and to reflect on the answer. Anticipate standard
objections. Do not speculate on answers if uncertain about the
correct response.
Provide Answers
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Ans: Keep responses brief and to the point. Do not answer until
you fully understand the question. Tell the truth —it is okay to
admit that you don't know or can't recall.
Use Proper Language
Ans: Speak plainly and avoid jargon or slang.
Maintain Demeanor and Appearance
Ans: Courtroom attire should be neat and conservative
(Uniform or business attire, following departmental policy). Be
objective—state the facts. Be sincere, sit up tall with hands in
your lap, control emotions, and avoid argumentative or
aggressive replies.
Maintain Eye Contact
Ans: Maintain eye contact with the questioner and then the
trier of fact (judge or jury).
Discuss Problems for Future Cases
Ans: Identify the need to discuss problems regarding a past
case that should be corrected in future cases with the state's
attorney or city attorney.
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MCLETC QUIZ 6 STUDY GUIDE Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
Confer with the Attorney
Ans: Identify the need to confer with the state's attorney (for
felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile cases) or the city
attorney (for ordinance violations) prior to testimony to note
relevant facts.
Review Pre-Trial Conference Topics
Ans: Discussions should include: Content of witness
statements, existence of physical evidence, review of possible
defenses and defense strategy, order for presenting witnesses,
and identification of potential hostile witnesses. The
conference also covers examination areas of concern or
weakness and specific judicial restrictions.
Review Case File
Ans: Review the case file and revisit the crime scene, if
applicable. This is the officer's responsibility.
Review Complaint Accuracy
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Ans: Preparation and review of the complaint is necessary to
ensure accuracy and statutory requirements are met. The
alleged offense must be explicitly stated, including all
elements, both for legal reasons and for your credibility.
Assist with Witnesses
Ans: While the State's Attorney's Office usually issues
subpoenas for officers and witnesses (other attorneys may also
issue them), the officer should verify a witness's presence if
asked by the prosecutor, introduce the witness to the
prosecutor, and explain courtroom proceedings to the witness,
if requested.
Prepare Evidence
Ans: It is the officer or department's responsibility to bring
evidence to court. Maintain the chain of custody/chain of
evidence.
Establish Foundation for Evidence
Ans: Photos must 'fairly and accurately' depict the item,
person, or thing photographed. Physical evidence must be in
the 'same or substantially the same' condition as it was when
collected.
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Verify Defendant Identification
Ans: Officers must verify the physical identification of the
defendant, including addressing potential difficulties if having
trouble remembering the issuance of a ticket.
Maintain Confidentiality
Ans: Identify the need to maintain confidentiality by not
discussing the case with the Judge, Defense attorney, Court
security/bailiff, Media, Witnesses, or Jurors.
Identify Proper Procedures in Court
Ans: Proper procedure requires maintaining a dignified and
respectful demeanor toward the court and process.
Identify Proper Techniques in Testimony
Ans: Listen to the entire question; allow a brief pause for any
objections and to reflect on the answer. Anticipate standard
objections. Do not speculate on answers if uncertain about the
correct response.
Provide Answers
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Ans: Keep responses brief and to the point. Do not answer until
you fully understand the question. Tell the truth —it is okay to
admit that you don't know or can't recall.
Use Proper Language
Ans: Speak plainly and avoid jargon or slang.
Maintain Demeanor and Appearance
Ans: Courtroom attire should be neat and conservative
(Uniform or business attire, following departmental policy). Be
objective—state the facts. Be sincere, sit up tall with hands in
your lap, control emotions, and avoid argumentative or
aggressive replies.
Maintain Eye Contact
Ans: Maintain eye contact with the questioner and then the
trier of fact (judge or jury).
Discuss Problems for Future Cases
Ans: Identify the need to discuss problems regarding a past
case that should be corrected in future cases with the state's
attorney or city attorney.
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