TLETA Week 1 Exam Questions With
Correct Answers
What is our state court system derived from? - answerEnglish common law
Tennessee's state court system is an offspring of ______ interpretation. - answerNorth Carolina
"The judges of the supreme, appellate, chancery, circuit, general sessions, an...
If the Grand Jury determines you have probable cause, they issue a _________. - answer✔true
bill
"Any crime in which the potential punishment is 1 year or more in the state penitentiary" = ? -
answer✔felony
"A monetary amount that provides assurance that the offender will come back for court" = ? -
answer✔bail
Is bail always allowed? - answer✔while all offenses are technically bail-able offenses,
sometimes bond isn't allowed when the offender is too dangerous
What kind of right is a preliminary hearing? - answer✔a statutory right, not a constitutional right
"Any crime in which the potential punishment is less than 1 year" = ? - answer✔misdemeanor
What rights do convicted felons lose? - answer✔the right to vote, bear arms, run for office, etc.
How many levels of felony are there in TN? - answer✔5
Class A felony? - answer✔15-60 years, $50,000 fine
"An accusation in writing presented by the grand jury of the county, charging a person" = ? -
answer✔indictment
What makes up a grand jury? - answer✔12 jurors and 1 foreperson appointed by judge (13
people total)
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