FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Switches - <Answers>>Used to arm/initiate device
Arming Switch - <Answers>>Safety device for the bomber;
works by electrically isolating the triggering switch from the
power source
3 Primary IED Methods of Initiation - <Answers>>Timed
Victim-Operated
Command
Vehicle-Borne IED - <Answers>>Vehicle modified to
conceal and deliver a large IED to a target for the purpose of
inflicting mass casualties and catastrophic property damage
Bombings where vehicle involved forms and integral part of
the IED
Pretrial Motions - <Answers>>Suppression motions/hearings
are held to decide the admissibility of evidence
Judge decides legal issues
No jury involved
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Preponderance of the evidence standard
Voir Dire - <Answers>>Selecting a jury
Meet and question potential jurors
Opening Statements - <Answers>>Attorneys tell jury what
they expect the evidence will be; give roadmap
Prosecution's Case-in-Chief - <Answers>>Government
always goes first because they have burden of proof
Government presents their case through witnesses, exhibits
Direct examination->Cross examination->Redirect
examination
Defense Case - <Answers>>Defendant has no obligation to
present evidence
Rebuttal Case - <Answers>>Government has opportunity to
offer evidence to rebut any evidence presented by defense
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Closing Arguments - <Answers>>Opportunity to argue, make
inferences
Attorney's arguments are not evidence
Judge's Charge to the Jury - <Answers>>Court provides
relevant law to the jury; jury told to apply law to facts of the
case and reach a verdict
Legal terms and elements of the crime charged are explained
Verdict - <Answers>>Jury deliberates and must be unanimous
Jury informs bailiff
Guilty or not guilty
Hung Jury - <Answers>>Cannot come to unanimous decision
Sentencing - <Answers>>Usually happens 70+ days after
verdict
Defendant has 10 days to file appeal
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Character Evidence - <Answers>>Evidence of a person's
character/trait is not admissible to show propensity
Direct Evidence - <Answers>>Proves something directly
without need for inferences or deductions
Usually through senses
Circumstantial Evidence - <Answers>>Proves a fact through
inference, deduction, or conclusion based on other facts
aka indirect evidence
Opinion Testimony - <Answers>>Only an expert can give
opinion on a matter that involves scientific, technical, or other
specialized knowledge
Lay Witnesses - <Answers>>Can't give opinions unless based
on personal or common experiences
Impeachment - <Answers>>An attack on the credibility of a
witness' testimony
Factors that Affect Credibility - <Answers>>Bias
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Switches - <Answers>>Used to arm/initiate device
Arming Switch - <Answers>>Safety device for the bomber;
works by electrically isolating the triggering switch from the
power source
3 Primary IED Methods of Initiation - <Answers>>Timed
Victim-Operated
Command
Vehicle-Borne IED - <Answers>>Vehicle modified to
conceal and deliver a large IED to a target for the purpose of
inflicting mass casualties and catastrophic property damage
Bombings where vehicle involved forms and integral part of
the IED
Pretrial Motions - <Answers>>Suppression motions/hearings
are held to decide the admissibility of evidence
Judge decides legal issues
No jury involved
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Preponderance of the evidence standard
Voir Dire - <Answers>>Selecting a jury
Meet and question potential jurors
Opening Statements - <Answers>>Attorneys tell jury what
they expect the evidence will be; give roadmap
Prosecution's Case-in-Chief - <Answers>>Government
always goes first because they have burden of proof
Government presents their case through witnesses, exhibits
Direct examination->Cross examination->Redirect
examination
Defense Case - <Answers>>Defendant has no obligation to
present evidence
Rebuttal Case - <Answers>>Government has opportunity to
offer evidence to rebut any evidence presented by defense
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Closing Arguments - <Answers>>Opportunity to argue, make
inferences
Attorney's arguments are not evidence
Judge's Charge to the Jury - <Answers>>Court provides
relevant law to the jury; jury told to apply law to facts of the
case and reach a verdict
Legal terms and elements of the crime charged are explained
Verdict - <Answers>>Jury deliberates and must be unanimous
Jury informs bailiff
Guilty or not guilty
Hung Jury - <Answers>>Cannot come to unanimous decision
Sentencing - <Answers>>Usually happens 70+ days after
verdict
Defendant has 10 days to file appeal
, FLETC WRITTEN EXAM 4(ACTUAL 2024-2025)
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS.
Character Evidence - <Answers>>Evidence of a person's
character/trait is not admissible to show propensity
Direct Evidence - <Answers>>Proves something directly
without need for inferences or deductions
Usually through senses
Circumstantial Evidence - <Answers>>Proves a fact through
inference, deduction, or conclusion based on other facts
aka indirect evidence
Opinion Testimony - <Answers>>Only an expert can give
opinion on a matter that involves scientific, technical, or other
specialized knowledge
Lay Witnesses - <Answers>>Can't give opinions unless based
on personal or common experiences
Impeachment - <Answers>>An attack on the credibility of a
witness' testimony
Factors that Affect Credibility - <Answers>>Bias
