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SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST | |A+ GRADED WITH 100 %
CORRETC ANSWERS VESTS THE JUDICIAL POWER
OF THE U.S. ALSO HAS THREE SECTIONS
the doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the belief that
the defendant is not guilty - - ANS✔️--reasonable doubt
the fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same offense - - ANS✔️--
double jeopardy
must be proven that the defendant committed the necessary actions that make up the crime - -
ANS✔️--physical action (actus reus)
must be proven that the defendant had the right mental intent or mindset that makes up part of
the crime - - ANS✔️--mental intent (mens rea)
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will be held in magistrate and municipal court unless the charge carries a potential sentence of
death or life imprisonment, must be held within 24 hours of arrest - - ANS✔️--bond hearing
held to determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for grand jury indictment - -
ANS✔️--preliminary hearing
comprised of 18 jurors, at least 12 must agree before a "true bill" is established which will allow
an indictment to be prepared for formal charging documents - - ANS✔️--grand jury
the defendant is brought in to plead after being advised of their rights - - ANS✔️--arraignment
aims to fix behavior that led to arrest and avoid any future criminal behavior - - ANS✔️--
diversionary programs
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - - ANS✔️--article III
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to peaceaby
assemble - - ANS✔️--1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - - ANS✔️--4th amendment
SCCJA BLOCK 1 TEST | |A+ GRADED WITH 100 %
CORRETC ANSWERS VESTS THE JUDICIAL POWER
OF THE U.S. ALSO HAS THREE SECTIONS
the doubt that prevents one from being firmly convinced of a defendants guilt or the belief that
the defendant is not guilty - - ANS✔️--reasonable doubt
the fact of being prosecuted or sentenced twice for substantially the same offense - - ANS✔️--
double jeopardy
must be proven that the defendant committed the necessary actions that make up the crime - -
ANS✔️--physical action (actus reus)
must be proven that the defendant had the right mental intent or mindset that makes up part of
the crime - - ANS✔️--mental intent (mens rea)
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will be held in magistrate and municipal court unless the charge carries a potential sentence of
death or life imprisonment, must be held within 24 hours of arrest - - ANS✔️--bond hearing
held to determine if there is probable cause to hold the defendant for grand jury indictment - -
ANS✔️--preliminary hearing
comprised of 18 jurors, at least 12 must agree before a "true bill" is established which will allow
an indictment to be prepared for formal charging documents - - ANS✔️--grand jury
the defendant is brought in to plead after being advised of their rights - - ANS✔️--arraignment
aims to fix behavior that led to arrest and avoid any future criminal behavior - - ANS✔️--
diversionary programs
vests the judicial power of the U.S. also has three sections - - ANS✔️--article III
congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free
exercise thereof or abridging the freedom of speech or press or right of people to peaceaby
assemble - - ANS✔️--1st amendment
Right against unreasonable search and seizure - - ANS✔️--4th amendment
