NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURT AND
TESTIFYING IN COURT TEST
QUESTIONS AND ASNWERS
Prior to the first day that the new officers cases are scheduled for court, an
______________ should take the new officer to the courthouse and show the new
officer around. - Answer-Experienced Officer
When an officer realizes that a mistake has been made during testimony he should
(while still on the stand)
_______________________________________________________________. -
Answer-Politely stop your testimony, correct the mistake, and move on.
What is the general purpose of Direct-Examination? - Answer--To bring out the facts of
the case relevant to the party calling the witness, typically the prosecutor.
-To establish the elements of each of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt
If a member of the court mispronounces your name, you should
___________________________________. - Answer-respectfully correct the person
and move on
What are the general purposes of Cross Examination? - Answer--Bring out the whole
truth, not just facts favorable to the prosecution
-To uncover omissions in testimony, which could have the effect of leaving unfair,
untrue, or misinterpreted conceptions in the jury's mind.
-To develop and bring out a witness' prejudices
-To demonstrate a witness' uncertainty or unfamiliarity with the facts
Preparation for court begins at the point of ___________________, it then continues
with thorough and accurate report writing, and continues through the entire court
process. - Answer-Arrest or Citation
What is not a job an officer needs to understand? - Answer--That subject, client,
receives maximum punishment.
(possible test question. "Which of these is not")
The officer's most important attribute is a reputation for ________, ____________, and
____________ testimony. - Answer--Honest
, -Impartial
-Accurate
Officers must have a reputation for _________________, whether under oath or not. -
Answer-Always being truthful
While on the initial visit to the courthouse, the new officer should do what? - Answer--
Observe 1-2 hours of court or more
-Meet the assistant district attorney assigned to court that day
-Meet the Judge, as many defense attorneys as possible, and all of the other court
personnel (clerk of court staff, bailiffs, etc.)
The idea that seems to work best to organize files for court is an
______________________________________. - Answer-Expandable file folder with
dividers labeled A through Z.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure necessary witnesses are present for trial? - Answer-
It is the Officers responsibility
____________________ is a vital part of the court process. - Answer-Discovery
A judge presides over this type of court proceedings, and all cases, including
misdemeanors and felonies, are tried in this court. The session is one (1) day. There
are strict confidentiality rules and the dockets are not public records. - Answer-Juvenile
Court
A Judge presides over this type of court, but there is also a jury present that determines
as to whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The session is one (1) week and may
last longer to complete a trial. - Answer-Superior Court
A judge presides over this type of court and there is no jury present. It typically deals
with infractions or misdemeanors only. (Some felony offenses may be pled to in this
type of court). Generally a session is one (1) day. - Answer-District Court
An officer must be prepared to _____________ if the need arises. - Answer-Try all
cases
The ___________________ is required to make discovery available to the defense. -
Answer-District Attorneys office
TESTIFYING IN COURT TEST
QUESTIONS AND ASNWERS
Prior to the first day that the new officers cases are scheduled for court, an
______________ should take the new officer to the courthouse and show the new
officer around. - Answer-Experienced Officer
When an officer realizes that a mistake has been made during testimony he should
(while still on the stand)
_______________________________________________________________. -
Answer-Politely stop your testimony, correct the mistake, and move on.
What is the general purpose of Direct-Examination? - Answer--To bring out the facts of
the case relevant to the party calling the witness, typically the prosecutor.
-To establish the elements of each of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt
If a member of the court mispronounces your name, you should
___________________________________. - Answer-respectfully correct the person
and move on
What are the general purposes of Cross Examination? - Answer--Bring out the whole
truth, not just facts favorable to the prosecution
-To uncover omissions in testimony, which could have the effect of leaving unfair,
untrue, or misinterpreted conceptions in the jury's mind.
-To develop and bring out a witness' prejudices
-To demonstrate a witness' uncertainty or unfamiliarity with the facts
Preparation for court begins at the point of ___________________, it then continues
with thorough and accurate report writing, and continues through the entire court
process. - Answer-Arrest or Citation
What is not a job an officer needs to understand? - Answer--That subject, client,
receives maximum punishment.
(possible test question. "Which of these is not")
The officer's most important attribute is a reputation for ________, ____________, and
____________ testimony. - Answer--Honest
, -Impartial
-Accurate
Officers must have a reputation for _________________, whether under oath or not. -
Answer-Always being truthful
While on the initial visit to the courthouse, the new officer should do what? - Answer--
Observe 1-2 hours of court or more
-Meet the assistant district attorney assigned to court that day
-Meet the Judge, as many defense attorneys as possible, and all of the other court
personnel (clerk of court staff, bailiffs, etc.)
The idea that seems to work best to organize files for court is an
______________________________________. - Answer-Expandable file folder with
dividers labeled A through Z.
Whose responsibility is it to ensure necessary witnesses are present for trial? - Answer-
It is the Officers responsibility
____________________ is a vital part of the court process. - Answer-Discovery
A judge presides over this type of court proceedings, and all cases, including
misdemeanors and felonies, are tried in this court. The session is one (1) day. There
are strict confidentiality rules and the dockets are not public records. - Answer-Juvenile
Court
A Judge presides over this type of court, but there is also a jury present that determines
as to whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty. The session is one (1) week and may
last longer to complete a trial. - Answer-Superior Court
A judge presides over this type of court and there is no jury present. It typically deals
with infractions or misdemeanors only. (Some felony offenses may be pled to in this
type of court). Generally a session is one (1) day. - Answer-District Court
An officer must be prepared to _____________ if the need arises. - Answer-Try all
cases
The ___________________ is required to make discovery available to the defense. -
Answer-District Attorneys office
