CRJ 160 Final Exam Questions with
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A defendant of the jury have an absolute right to grand jury in all felony cases -
ANSWERSF
The state is required to furnish any exculpatory evidence to the Defendant before trial -
ANSWERSF
In order to except a guilty plea, the court must ensure that a defendant has made a
knowing, intelligent waive of his rights - ANSWERST
Because of the Speedy Trial Act of 1974, most federal trials are conducted within 70
days of indictment - ANSWERSF
A jury cannot convict a defendant based on circumstantial evidence, unless there is a
confession - ANSWERSF
The death penalty may not be imposed unless tbe jury finish the evidence of one or
more statutory aggravating factors - ANSWERST
Even if the jury finds aggravating circumstances, it is not required to impose a death
penalty, and may recommend mercy - ANSWERST
Prisons house defendants who are waiting trial and have not been convicted -
ANSWERSF
Jails home inmates who are serving sentences imposed by judges - ANSWERSF
Federal inmates are eligible for parole consideration after serving one-third of their
sentence - ANSWERSF
Probation refers to a sentence imposed by a judge as an alternative system -
ANSWERST
At a probation hearing, a defendant is not entitled to prison - ANSWERSF
Judges have no impact on parole decision T
Federal judges are nominated by the President - ANSWERST
Probation refers to a sentence imposed by a judge as an alternative to prison -
ANSWERST
, At a probation hearing, a defendant is not entitled to representation by consent -
ANSWERST
Judges have no impact on parole decision - ANSWERST
Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and they
have a lifetime appointment - ANSWERSF
A prosecutor's primary duty is not to convict, but to see that justice in done -
ANSWERSF
The prosecutor may be fairly said to be the single most powerful person in the American
criminal justice system - ANSWERST
A small number of offenders commit a disproportionally large number of offenses -
ANSWERSF
Supermax prison are so named because they offer the maximum amount of freedom
and programming permitted by the courts - ANSWERSF
A person may have his or her probation revoked and then be sent to prison for
behaviors such as using alcohol, violating curfew, and associating with other known
criminals - ANSWERST
Persons whose probations status might be revoked, and who thus might be sent to
prison, enjoy no legal rights or benefits - ANSWERST
A person convicted of murder in Bibb Superior Court may file an appeal with the -
ANSWERSGeorgia Court of Appeals
The primary court for the handling of felony cases in Macon, Georgia is the -
ANSWERSSuperior Court of Bibb County
A defendant convicted in the US District Court may appeal to the - ANSWERS11th
Circuit Court of Appeals
A defendant who pleads guilty waives certain rights - ANSWERSjury trial, against self-
incrimination, confront the state's witnesses, testify
The federal sentencing guidelines are based on what factors - ANSWERSacceptance of
responsibility by defendant
Mandatory minimum punishment in Georgia for Armed Robbery? - ANSWERS10 years
4 theories of punishment: - ANSWERSdeterrent, incapacitation, retribution, reformation
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A defendant of the jury have an absolute right to grand jury in all felony cases -
ANSWERSF
The state is required to furnish any exculpatory evidence to the Defendant before trial -
ANSWERSF
In order to except a guilty plea, the court must ensure that a defendant has made a
knowing, intelligent waive of his rights - ANSWERST
Because of the Speedy Trial Act of 1974, most federal trials are conducted within 70
days of indictment - ANSWERSF
A jury cannot convict a defendant based on circumstantial evidence, unless there is a
confession - ANSWERSF
The death penalty may not be imposed unless tbe jury finish the evidence of one or
more statutory aggravating factors - ANSWERST
Even if the jury finds aggravating circumstances, it is not required to impose a death
penalty, and may recommend mercy - ANSWERST
Prisons house defendants who are waiting trial and have not been convicted -
ANSWERSF
Jails home inmates who are serving sentences imposed by judges - ANSWERSF
Federal inmates are eligible for parole consideration after serving one-third of their
sentence - ANSWERSF
Probation refers to a sentence imposed by a judge as an alternative system -
ANSWERST
At a probation hearing, a defendant is not entitled to prison - ANSWERSF
Judges have no impact on parole decision T
Federal judges are nominated by the President - ANSWERST
Probation refers to a sentence imposed by a judge as an alternative to prison -
ANSWERST
, At a probation hearing, a defendant is not entitled to representation by consent -
ANSWERST
Judges have no impact on parole decision - ANSWERST
Federal judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and they
have a lifetime appointment - ANSWERSF
A prosecutor's primary duty is not to convict, but to see that justice in done -
ANSWERSF
The prosecutor may be fairly said to be the single most powerful person in the American
criminal justice system - ANSWERST
A small number of offenders commit a disproportionally large number of offenses -
ANSWERSF
Supermax prison are so named because they offer the maximum amount of freedom
and programming permitted by the courts - ANSWERSF
A person may have his or her probation revoked and then be sent to prison for
behaviors such as using alcohol, violating curfew, and associating with other known
criminals - ANSWERST
Persons whose probations status might be revoked, and who thus might be sent to
prison, enjoy no legal rights or benefits - ANSWERST
A person convicted of murder in Bibb Superior Court may file an appeal with the -
ANSWERSGeorgia Court of Appeals
The primary court for the handling of felony cases in Macon, Georgia is the -
ANSWERSSuperior Court of Bibb County
A defendant convicted in the US District Court may appeal to the - ANSWERS11th
Circuit Court of Appeals
A defendant who pleads guilty waives certain rights - ANSWERSjury trial, against self-
incrimination, confront the state's witnesses, testify
The federal sentencing guidelines are based on what factors - ANSWERSacceptance of
responsibility by defendant
Mandatory minimum punishment in Georgia for Armed Robbery? - ANSWERS10 years
4 theories of punishment: - ANSWERSdeterrent, incapacitation, retribution, reformation
