FREE CLA/CP Criminal Law and Procedure Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following describes the standard of proof required for a conviction in a criminal case?

Accepted Answer

Beyond a reasonable doubt

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Preponderance of the evidence

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Clear and convincing evidence

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Probable cause

Question 2

A defendant is arrested for burglary. During the police interrogation, the defendant repeatedly asks for an attorney, but the officers continue to question them, eventually eliciting a confession. Which constitutional right has MOST likely been violated?

Accepted Answer

Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination

Answer

Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial

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Eighth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an 'inchoate crime'?

Accepted Answer

Conspiracy

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Battery

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Theft

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Homicide

Question 4

During a criminal trial, what is the primary purpose of a 'motion in limine'?

Accepted Answer

To ask the court to exclude certain evidence from being presented to the jury

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To request a change of venue due to pretrial publicity

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To challenge the sufficiency of the evidence presented by the prosecution

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To request a new trial based on newly discovered evidence

Question 5

A grand jury's main function in the criminal justice system is to:

Accepted Answer

Determine if there is probable cause to indict a suspect

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Determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant

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Hear appeals from lower court decisions

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Issue search warrants and arrest warrants

Question 6

Which legal defense asserts that the defendant committed the crime because they were compelled to do so by another person's threat of immediate serious harm?

Accepted Answer

Duress

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Insanity

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Self-defense

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Entrapment