Grand jury - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TLETA Week 1 Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers {2024/2025} Ethics - CORRECT ANSWER Caught not taught What does Modern day policing come from? - CORRECT ANSWER English Law What is the Court Structure? - CORRECT ANSWER Supreme Court, Court of criminal appeals, appeals court, Circuit court or Criminal court, municipal and general sessions What is the Legal Hierarchy? - CORRECT ANSWER Federal Laws, State laws, Local laws What are the steps to State court? - CORRECT ANSWER Arres...

What are the rights and privileges of the 5th amendment? - ANSWER The right to: 1. A jury trial when you're charged with a crime 2. Protection against double jeopardy 3. protection against self-incrimination 4. The right to a fair trial 5. Protection against the taking of property by the government without compensation. Double Jeopardy - Cannot be tried twice for the same sentence. Self-Incrimination - Protects individuals from government interrogations/communications. This includes...

TLETA Test 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass **What are the sequential steps in a state court case?** Arrest, general sessions, grand jury, arraignment, trial, appeal **How many times is probable cause assessed before a trial?** 1. Initial appearance 2. General sessions 3. Grand jury **What is the composition of a grand jury?** 13 people, 12 must vote **What does a "True Bill" mean?** Grand jury passes indictment **What are the levels of proof in the legal system?**...

US Laws Order of Precendence correct answers -Constitution -law/statutes -regulations -Common law (set by precedents by previous cases) Layers of Government correct answers -Federal (Congress, Federal Regulators) -State (Legistatures, state regulators) -Local (county and city) Interpreting Laws correct answers -uses "Stare decisis" (it has been decided) -current cases have to follow what previous cases decided Litigation correct answers Contract--Employment & Production Tort--...

TLETA Week 1 Questions and Answers 2024 (Graded A). Ethics - ANSWER-Caught not taught What does Modern day policing come from? - ANSWER-English Law What is the Court Structure? - ANSWER-Supreme Court, Court of criminal appeals, appeals court, Circuit court or Criminal court, municipal and general sessions What is the Legal Hierarchy? - ANSWER-Federal Laws, State laws, Local laws What are the steps to State court? - ANSWER-Arrest, general sessions, grand jury, trial, appeal 3 Checks of Pr...

Criminal Justice Questions and Answers 100% Pass What does "probable cause" enable law enforcement to do? a) File charges b) Conduct a search c) Issue a warrant d) Impose bail b) Conduct a search Which term describes a legal process to challenge the legality of detention? a) Habeas corpus b) Subpoena c) Plea bargain d) Indictment 2 a) Habeas corpus What is the main goal of restorative justice? a) Punishment b) Deterrence c) Rehabilitation d) Repairing har...

Lt. Exam (Law/ Criminal Law) Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is the principle of legality in criminal law? The principle of legality holds that no one can be punished for an act unless it has been defined as a crime by law before the act was committed. How does the concept of mens rea relate to criminal responsibility? Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent of a person at the time of committing a crime, which is crucial for establishing criminal responsibility. What i...

TLETA EXAM 2024 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What is in the Bill of Rights? - correct answer First 10 amendments to the Constitution: 1. Freedom Speech, Press, Assembly, Petition Govt, Religion 2. Guns! 3 No quartering Soldiers unless you want to 4. Search and Seizure 5. right remain silent, grand jury indictment, due process of law, double jeopardy 6. due process- speedy trial, jury, counsel, venue 7. Civil Suits (exceed $20.00) 8. cruel/unusual punishment and excessive bail 9. anythi...

Missouri POST Test Study Guide Question and Answers Verified. Tort - A private or civil wrong or injury, other than a breach of contract. Preponderance of evidence - The amount of information needed to decide in favor of a party in a civil suit. It consists of more than fifty percent of the believable evidence in favor of the party's suit or defense. One more fact than the other party has established. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt - The amount of information needed to convict a person o...

VA LETC Week 2 Latest Update Graded A+ Probable Cause Hearing (Gerstein) Safeguard against unreasonable arrest & detention,Judicial determination of probable cause for arrest. May Be conducted in Defendant's absence arraignment 6th Amendment's provision that a Defendant has "The Right to be informed of the nature & cause of the accusation" in all criminal proceedings. Preponderance of evidence 51%-49% (Burden of proof) Civil US supreme court 9 justices, appointed for life ...