TLETA week 1 Questions with Correct
Answers
What does a grand jury do? Correct Answ_Inquire into law violations; Determine existence
of Probable Cause
Indictment Correct Answ_An accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county,
charging a person
Indictable offenses Correct Answ_ALL felonies and misdemeanors
True Bill Correct Answ_grand jury approves indictment
Capias Correct Answ_Written Document from grand jury authorizing arrest
Arraignment Correct Answ_Where defendant first appears before court with jurisdiction to
try case
,Class A Felony Correct Answ_15- 60 Years; $50,000
Class B Felony Correct Answ_8-30 years; $25,000
Class C Felony Correct Answ_3-15 years; $10,000
Class D Felony Correct Answ_2- 12 years; $5,000
Class E felony Correct Answ_1-6 years; $3,000
Class A misdemeanor Correct Answ_11 months, 29 days, $2,500
Class B Misdemeanor Correct Answ_6 months, $500
Class C Misdemeanor Correct Answ_30 days, $50
2nd Amendment Correct Answ_Right to bear arms
,4th Amendment Correct Answ_Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
(protection of houses, papers, persons, effects and life)
5th Amendment Correct Answ_The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process, testify against self
6th Amendment Correct Answ_Right to a speedy and public trial, assistance of counsel,
informed of accusations, confront witnesses
8th Amendment Correct Answ_No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fines
14th Amendment Correct Answ_Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and
are guaranteed equal protection of the laws. States must follow federal precedent.
Suspect ID types Correct Answ_Lineup, show up, photographic ID
Lineup Correct Answ_Live presentation of several different people by police to a witness of
a crime so as to identify possible suspects. (An attorney may be present if wanted)
, Showup Correct Answ_Live presentation, within a reasonable time after a crime, of a single
person by police to a witness so as to identify the suspect. (Usually at crime scene)
Photographic ID Correct Answ_the use of photo images to present suspects of a crime in
much the same manner as a lineup
Static display Correct Answ_Piece of paper with pictures
Sequential Display Correct Answ_Stack of photographs in folders
How many choices in a lineup or photo ID should there be Correct Answ_6 or more (9 is
best)
When does the 5th Amendment not apply to a suspect? Correct Answ_Photographic ID,
Showup, Lineup
In TN, when does the right to counsel attach? Correct Answ_After being formally charged
Answers
What does a grand jury do? Correct Answ_Inquire into law violations; Determine existence
of Probable Cause
Indictment Correct Answ_An accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county,
charging a person
Indictable offenses Correct Answ_ALL felonies and misdemeanors
True Bill Correct Answ_grand jury approves indictment
Capias Correct Answ_Written Document from grand jury authorizing arrest
Arraignment Correct Answ_Where defendant first appears before court with jurisdiction to
try case
,Class A Felony Correct Answ_15- 60 Years; $50,000
Class B Felony Correct Answ_8-30 years; $25,000
Class C Felony Correct Answ_3-15 years; $10,000
Class D Felony Correct Answ_2- 12 years; $5,000
Class E felony Correct Answ_1-6 years; $3,000
Class A misdemeanor Correct Answ_11 months, 29 days, $2,500
Class B Misdemeanor Correct Answ_6 months, $500
Class C Misdemeanor Correct Answ_30 days, $50
2nd Amendment Correct Answ_Right to bear arms
,4th Amendment Correct Answ_Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure
(protection of houses, papers, persons, effects and life)
5th Amendment Correct Answ_The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due
process, testify against self
6th Amendment Correct Answ_Right to a speedy and public trial, assistance of counsel,
informed of accusations, confront witnesses
8th Amendment Correct Answ_No cruel or unusual punishment, no excessive bail or fines
14th Amendment Correct Answ_Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and
are guaranteed equal protection of the laws. States must follow federal precedent.
Suspect ID types Correct Answ_Lineup, show up, photographic ID
Lineup Correct Answ_Live presentation of several different people by police to a witness of
a crime so as to identify possible suspects. (An attorney may be present if wanted)
, Showup Correct Answ_Live presentation, within a reasonable time after a crime, of a single
person by police to a witness so as to identify the suspect. (Usually at crime scene)
Photographic ID Correct Answ_the use of photo images to present suspects of a crime in
much the same manner as a lineup
Static display Correct Answ_Piece of paper with pictures
Sequential Display Correct Answ_Stack of photographs in folders
How many choices in a lineup or photo ID should there be Correct Answ_6 or more (9 is
best)
When does the 5th Amendment not apply to a suspect? Correct Answ_Photographic ID,
Showup, Lineup
In TN, when does the right to counsel attach? Correct Answ_After being formally charged
