AAERT Exam Questions All Answers Correct
Action - correct answer lawsuit, case
adverse witness - correct answer witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party
calling him
Affidavit, Affiant - correct answer witness statement of facts made under oath. An affiant signs
and affidavit
Affirm - correct answer did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an
oath and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating mitigating circumstances - correct answer considerations which increase are
aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence imposed in criminal cases under sentencing
guidelines
allocation - correct answer i formal sentence 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 - correct answer change / correction whether benefits you are not whether adding
or subtracting
answer / complaint - correct answer response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration - correct answer dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment - correct answer bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal
charge
arrest or custody - correct answer restraint and Detention of a person suspected of a crime /
temporarily holding at scene of a crime Premiere questioning is not an arrest
- correct answer
bail on recognizance - correct answer commonly Bail refers to an amount of money deposit it
as a form of collateral to guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court
bench conference - correct answer 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 - correct answer authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to
appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / preponderance of evidence - correct answer Beyond A
Reasonable Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial. Preponderance of evidence
is the standard for winning in a civil matter
, AAERT Exam Questions All Answers Correct
Bifurcations - correct answer trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/
damages
black letter law - correct answer basic principles of law especially when published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary - correct answer a standard legal reference work including abbreviations
and other matters
briefs - correct answer paper submitted by attorneys either pre or post trial, explaining or
defending their clients position
burden of proof / standard of evidence - correct answer the obligation to provide affirmative
affirmative proof on an issue. The standard of evidence is how much evidence or what type of it
evidence is needed to bear that burden
calendar - correct answer Court schedule
case in Chief - correct answer primary presentation of evidence by a party
case law - correct answer printed discussions and opinions of appellate jurisdiction
cause of action - correct answer situation causing a lawsuit
certiorati, writ of - correct answer an appellate court order especially from the Supreme Court,
granting a hearing to an appellant. If a hearing is granted, the lower court is ordered to provide
a certified record of the case for the appellate judges to review
- correct answer
chain of custody - correct answer record showing proper maintenance of "real" evidence such
as seized narcotics or weapons as opposed to me or
challenge - correct answer objection to having someone serve as a juror. A challenge maybe for
cause as when the person does not speak English or preemptory with no reason given
Chambers - correct answer a judge's office within a courthouse
charge to the jury - correct answer instructions from the judge concerning the law which
governs a case
chattel - correct answer an article of personal or movable property
Circuit Court of Appeals - correct answer Federal appellate level immediately below Supreme
Court
class action - correct answer suit joined in by a group of people, sometimes a large number,
who share significant interest in the outcome of a matter
- correct answer
Action - correct answer lawsuit, case
adverse witness - correct answer witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party
calling him
Affidavit, Affiant - correct answer witness statement of facts made under oath. An affiant signs
and affidavit
Affirm - correct answer did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an
oath and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating mitigating circumstances - correct answer considerations which increase are
aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence imposed in criminal cases under sentencing
guidelines
allocation - correct answer i formal sentence 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 - correct answer change / correction whether benefits you are not whether adding
or subtracting
answer / complaint - correct answer response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration - correct answer dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment - correct answer bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal
charge
arrest or custody - correct answer restraint and Detention of a person suspected of a crime /
temporarily holding at scene of a crime Premiere questioning is not an arrest
- correct answer
bail on recognizance - correct answer commonly Bail refers to an amount of money deposit it
as a form of collateral to guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court
bench conference - correct answer 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 - correct answer authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to
appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / preponderance of evidence - correct answer Beyond A
Reasonable Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial. Preponderance of evidence
is the standard for winning in a civil matter
, AAERT Exam Questions All Answers Correct
Bifurcations - correct answer trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/
damages
black letter law - correct answer basic principles of law especially when published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary - correct answer a standard legal reference work including abbreviations
and other matters
briefs - correct answer paper submitted by attorneys either pre or post trial, explaining or
defending their clients position
burden of proof / standard of evidence - correct answer the obligation to provide affirmative
affirmative proof on an issue. The standard of evidence is how much evidence or what type of it
evidence is needed to bear that burden
calendar - correct answer Court schedule
case in Chief - correct answer primary presentation of evidence by a party
case law - correct answer printed discussions and opinions of appellate jurisdiction
cause of action - correct answer situation causing a lawsuit
certiorati, writ of - correct answer an appellate court order especially from the Supreme Court,
granting a hearing to an appellant. If a hearing is granted, the lower court is ordered to provide
a certified record of the case for the appellate judges to review
- correct answer
chain of custody - correct answer record showing proper maintenance of "real" evidence such
as seized narcotics or weapons as opposed to me or
challenge - correct answer objection to having someone serve as a juror. A challenge maybe for
cause as when the person does not speak English or preemptory with no reason given
Chambers - correct answer a judge's office within a courthouse
charge to the jury - correct answer instructions from the judge concerning the law which
governs a case
chattel - correct answer an article of personal or movable property
Circuit Court of Appeals - correct answer Federal appellate level immediately below Supreme
Court
class action - correct answer suit joined in by a group of people, sometimes a large number,
who share significant interest in the outcome of a matter
- correct answer
