AAERT CET CERTIFICATION EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS|
2026/27
arrest or custody
restraint and detention of a person suspected of a crime. Temporarily holding at
the scene of a crime for mere questioning is not __ __________.
direct examination
questioning by the attorney who called the witness
action
lawsuit, case
adverse witness
witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party who called her/him
affidavit
witness statement of facts made under oath.
affiant
,someone who signs an affidavit
affirm
did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an oath and
affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating circumstances
considerations which increase a sentence imposed in criminal cases under
sentencing guidelines
mitigating circumstances
considerations which decrease a sentence imposed in criminal cases under
sentencing guidelines
allocution
formal statement by convicted defendant as to whether there is any reason why
judgment should not be rendered against him; when a sentencing bargain has
been agreed to in exchange for a guilty plea the defendant must admit guilt.
amendment
change / correction, whether beneficial or not, whether adding or subtracting
,answer to a complaint
response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
arbitration
dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment
bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal charge
bail on recognizance
commonly refers to an amount of money deposited as a form of collateral to
guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court when scheduled
bench conference
a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the hearing of the jury or
courtroom audio; such a discussion may or may not be on the record
bench warrant
, authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to appear
beyond a reasonable doubt
the standard for conviction in a criminal trial.
preponderance of evidence
the standard for winning in a civil matter
bifurcation
trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/ damages
black letter law
basic principles of law especially when published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary
a standard legal reference work including abbreviations and other matters
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS|
2026/27
arrest or custody
restraint and detention of a person suspected of a crime. Temporarily holding at
the scene of a crime for mere questioning is not __ __________.
direct examination
questioning by the attorney who called the witness
action
lawsuit, case
adverse witness
witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party who called her/him
affidavit
witness statement of facts made under oath.
affiant
,someone who signs an affidavit
affirm
did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an oath and
affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating circumstances
considerations which increase a sentence imposed in criminal cases under
sentencing guidelines
mitigating circumstances
considerations which decrease a sentence imposed in criminal cases under
sentencing guidelines
allocution
formal statement by convicted defendant as to whether there is any reason why
judgment should not be rendered against him; when a sentencing bargain has
been agreed to in exchange for a guilty plea the defendant must admit guilt.
amendment
change / correction, whether beneficial or not, whether adding or subtracting
,answer to a complaint
response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
arbitration
dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment
bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal charge
bail on recognizance
commonly refers to an amount of money deposited as a form of collateral to
guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court when scheduled
bench conference
a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the hearing of the jury or
courtroom audio; such a discussion may or may not be on the record
bench warrant
, authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to appear
beyond a reasonable doubt
the standard for conviction in a criminal trial.
preponderance of evidence
the standard for winning in a civil matter
bifurcation
trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/ damages
black letter law
basic principles of law especially when published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary
a standard legal reference work including abbreviations and other matters
