Chapter 6: Trial Procedures

1. A jury verdict of guilty in a criminal trial means that...
a) 12 out of 12 vote to convict
b) 6 out of 12 vote to convict
c) 11 out of 12 vote to convict
d) 1 out of 12 votes to convict
2. In a first-degree murder trial, how many jurors can be challenged by either side with no reason given?
a) 12
b) 20
c) 21
d) 6
3. Justices of the peace may preside over courts that hear which of the following?
a) requests for search warrants
b) trials for traffic offences
c) requests for arrest warrants
d) all but c
e) all of the above
4. In terms of reliability, eyewitness accounts are considered to be...
a. the most reliable evidence
b. the least reliable evidence
c. worth having, but not the most reliable
d. usually inadmissible
5. If a full jury of 12 cannot be selected from the available panel, which of the following results occurs?
a. the trial cannot proceed
b. a new trial is ordered
c. the trial proceeds by judge alone
d. new prospective jurors are sought
6. A voir dire is held to determine...
a. if a witness is lying
b. if courtroom translation is accurate
c. if proceedings should be videotaped
d. if evidence can be shown to a jury
7. A witness who fails to attend a trial to give evidence may be found guilty of...
a. peremptory challenge
b. leading questions
c. willfully obstructing justice
d. contempt of court
e. none of the above
8. The most important aspect of witness testimony is...
a. credibility
b. accuracy
c. expertise
d. lack of past criminal convictions
9. If a jury cannot reach a verdict, which of the following options are available to the judge?
a. acquit the accused
b. find a new jury
c. ask the jury to continue
d. a and c but not b
e. b and c but not a
10. For how long can the accused be remanded to evaluate mental fitness to stand trial?
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 30 days
d. 60 days
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