blaw 371 exam 3 practice questions (russell) UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What provides notification to a criminal defendant in Miranda Rights
custody of the right to an attorney?
Through which proceeding do prosecutors obtain an Grand jury
indictment?
Who writes the formal charges a criminal defendant will Prosecutor
face after an arrest?
What is the prosecutor's burden of proof in a criminal Beyond a reasonable doubt
case?
Which type of evidence will be excluded at trial? Evidence obtained illegally or without a search warrant
What is the term for prohibiting a prosecutor from trying Double jeopardy
a criminal defendant twice for the same crime?
At which phase of a criminal prosecution does the court Sentencing phase
determine the appropriate punishment for the crime?
What are two constitutionally protected rights of a Right to remain silent and right to a speedy trial
defendant in a criminal proceeding?
, During which phase of a criminal proceeding must a Arraignment phase
criminal defendant plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest?
What defense should John claim after knocking a stranger Defense of property
to the ground who appeared to be about to break his car
window?
What is the defense known as when a person claims they Intoxication
have no recollection of committing a crime due to drugs?
When should a person not be convicted of a crime? If their action is justified or excused
Which are two examples of criminal defenses? Mistake and entrapment
What defense can Susan assert after accidentally taking Mistake of fact
Sally's phone?
What defense can Maxwell use after knocking down a Defense of person
man attacking Julia?
What defense applies when law enforcement induces a Entrapment
person to commit a crime?
What defense can a defendant assert when the time limit Statute of limitations
for filing charges has expired?
Which defense is asserted when a defendant is not Insanity
culpable due to mental illness?
What defense is available to Charlie after identifying Immunity
other defendants in exchange for a lesser charge?
What must a prosecutor prove when the law requires Intent
mens rea?
What are two examples of white-collar crimes? Mail and wire fraud, embezzlement
What penalties may a person face under the RICO Act? Fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of property
What crime is committed when an employee takes a Embezzlement
company laptop for personal use?
CORRECT ANSWERS
What provides notification to a criminal defendant in Miranda Rights
custody of the right to an attorney?
Through which proceeding do prosecutors obtain an Grand jury
indictment?
Who writes the formal charges a criminal defendant will Prosecutor
face after an arrest?
What is the prosecutor's burden of proof in a criminal Beyond a reasonable doubt
case?
Which type of evidence will be excluded at trial? Evidence obtained illegally or without a search warrant
What is the term for prohibiting a prosecutor from trying Double jeopardy
a criminal defendant twice for the same crime?
At which phase of a criminal prosecution does the court Sentencing phase
determine the appropriate punishment for the crime?
What are two constitutionally protected rights of a Right to remain silent and right to a speedy trial
defendant in a criminal proceeding?
, During which phase of a criminal proceeding must a Arraignment phase
criminal defendant plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest?
What defense should John claim after knocking a stranger Defense of property
to the ground who appeared to be about to break his car
window?
What is the defense known as when a person claims they Intoxication
have no recollection of committing a crime due to drugs?
When should a person not be convicted of a crime? If their action is justified or excused
Which are two examples of criminal defenses? Mistake and entrapment
What defense can Susan assert after accidentally taking Mistake of fact
Sally's phone?
What defense can Maxwell use after knocking down a Defense of person
man attacking Julia?
What defense applies when law enforcement induces a Entrapment
person to commit a crime?
What defense can a defendant assert when the time limit Statute of limitations
for filing charges has expired?
Which defense is asserted when a defendant is not Insanity
culpable due to mental illness?
What defense is available to Charlie after identifying Immunity
other defendants in exchange for a lesser charge?
What must a prosecutor prove when the law requires Intent
mens rea?
What are two examples of white-collar crimes? Mail and wire fraud, embezzlement
What penalties may a person face under the RICO Act? Fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of property
What crime is committed when an employee takes a Embezzlement
company laptop for personal use?
